Seamlessly transferring files between a Windows 10 Desktop and Windows 11 VM - Workstation 16.2.3

[Smart_Neuron]

Hello again -

I would like to seamlessly transfer (Drag and Drop files) from my Windows 10 Desktop into a Windows 11 VM and vice-versa.

Right now I am using a Network share between the two OS'es and it slows me down. Can't Copy and Paste, either.

Any ideas appreciated.

Many thanks!

😁

[Smart_Neuron]

Anyone?

🙄

[RDPetruska]

Have you installed the VMware Tools?  If so, then this capability should already be present and working.

[SchaalPatrick]

@Smart_Neuron 

Drag and Drop from one VM to other VM was not able. Must first copy to host an then copy into other VM.

[Smart_Neuron]

VMware Tools installed.

Cant copy/move files from my Windows 10 Desktop into a Windows 11 VM.

Why is that?

Thanks again.

😁

[SchaalPatrick · Accepted solution]

@Smart_Neuron 

Please check VM Tools are Fully (not Normally) installed, and all VMWare Services are started and running.
When Copy/Move not available on Windows 11 VM there is an Issue within the VM Tools.