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pm7777
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‎08-25-2022 11:29 AM

Vmware Fusion on Apple Silicon : Cant share host folders

Under settings for a VM on Intel Macs I was able to choose "Shared Folders" and share host folders. I don't see this anymore. I have installed and reinstalled tools. Any thoughts?

 

 

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scott28tt
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‎08-25-2022 11:07 PM

Your post needs moving, so I have reported it.

 


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palter
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‎08-26-2022 06:24 AM

As noted in the Tech Preview Testing Guide, shared folders are not yet supported by the VMware Tools for Windows on Apple silicon. I'm sure VMware is working to add support for that and the other missing features before final release.

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pm7777
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‎08-26-2022 08:36 AM

Thanks much Palter! Appreciate the response

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pm7777
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‎08-26-2022 08:37 AM

Apologies, this is my first post and I was unaware of where to post it

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Technogeezer
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‎08-26-2022 10:41 AM

As an alternative to Fusion shared folders you can set up Windows file sharing on your Mac and access your shared folders with that. It's liable to work better than Fusion shared folders since it's using Windows file sharing/SMB protocols - biggest downside is it's over the network.

Or if you have Microsoft 365, you can always use OneDrive.

- Paul (Technogeezer)
Editor of the Unofficial Fusion Companion Guides
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