vmware doesn't read my mouse

[RobertAdv]

When i open vmware and go to devices, it says "vmware mouse" or smth like that, and not my real mouse model, how can i change that? i want to use my software mouse.

[scott28tt]

You must state which VMware product you are using.

[RobertAdv]

VMware workstation 16 player

[scott28tt]

Thankfully it seems as though a Communities moderator has already seen that your post needed moving, that saves me from reporting it.

[ender_]

I'm not sure about Player, but on Pro you can enable an option to allow all available USB devices to be connected to the guest (by default HID devices like keyboards and mice are excluded), however if you do that, you won't be able to use your mouse on the host at all while the VM is running.

[RobertAdv]

How can I enable that option? on pro version.

[ender_]

VM Settings → USB Controller → Show all USB input devices, then once the VM is running, use the VM → Removable Devices menu to connect your mouse. Note that you will not be able to move your mouse cursor out of the VM once you do this.