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Exiting a VMware Workstation console while running WinPE from pxe and cannot get back in

I am running Windows 7 SP1 Pro 64 bit with 32GB of ram. 3.8GHz quad core AMD A10-5800B.

VMWare Workstation 11.1.0 Build 2496824

I am testing deploying machines from SCCM. During this process is downloads a Windows PE image and goes through the installation process. If I release the mouse from the console with CTRL-Alt or if I move the mouse out of the window, I cannot access the console again. This seems to be on all VMWare Workstation no matter the configuration. But the one I am working with at the moment is:

1 Proc 1 Core

Virtualization engine is Automatic. I have check Virtualize Intel VT-x/EPT or AMD-V/RVI and Virtualize CPU performance counter. Both of there were not checked before this and I still have the issue with both settings.

8GB ram

100GB HDD as SCSI 0:0

Not sure what else I should include. I read something about Display Fusion causing issues but with DF off or with Force Processor Affinity (all CPUs) enabled or disabled.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you

Charles

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