I am using an iMac2017 and VMWare Fusion to host a virtual Windows10 OS.
My goal is to install Windows OS onto a SSD so I can boot directly from the external on my iMac.
Im following this method: How to install Windows 10 "Boot Camp" on a Mac External Drive the EASY way! (2020 edition) - YouTube
I run into problems when I connect my Sandisk Extreme Portable 500G into the iMac.
The windows chime indicates it recognises the disk being connected, however I cannot access it in anyway.
Im not too familiar with windows but after hunting in "This PC" and "Computer Management" I can't see the drive anywhere.
If I change the USB settings on VMWare to 1 or 2, it gives me an error the moment I start the VM.
If I use 3.1 I get no error and a chime telling me it is recognised but still invisible...
Any thoughts are greatly appreciated. Ive been trying several things on this and other forums but no success.
Hi,
FYI, VMware Fusion 11.5.6 is released and it has this item as "fixed" on the release notes.
VMware Fusion 11.5.6 Release Notes
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Wil
Hi Martyin852,
This is a known issue and being addressed by development team. Please keep your Fusion up to date, sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Regards,
-Rick
Hi,
FYI, VMware Fusion 11.5.6 is released and it has this item as "fixed" on the release notes.
VMware Fusion 11.5.6 Release Notes
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Wil
It is working well with the update. Thanks for the quick support!
Then I guess it's been "unfixed" on Fusion 12.1.2 because my SanDisk Extreme SSD isn't recognized on a W10 instance running on that version of Fusion.
If it's thunderbolt and (I think USB 3.2), then that's not virtualized. USB 3.1 is.
Sigh…. That seems to be the issue.
Thank you.
A workaround might be using a 3.1 cable with the drive...it won't impact speed that much, but should force downward compatibility. A 3.1 hub should do the trick too.