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quiettime
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VMWare Tools devices tab gone?

I upgraded from Workstation 7 to 9. I've noticed the new VMWare Tools in the guest windows vm no longer have a devices tab. Is it still possible to list or see available usb host devices in the guest, and how does that work? Thanks

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peetz
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The VMware Tools GUI was reduced in version 9, and most functionality is now available through a command line utility only.

See VMware Front Experience: The VMware Tools GUI is gone - Now what? for details.

- Andreas

Twitter: @VFrontDe, @ESXiPatches | https://esxi-patches.v-front.de | https://vibsdepot.v-front.de

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Click the VM main menu item (or right click the VM's Tab header, or right click the VM's line in the Library window, and select Removable devices.

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peetz
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The VMware Tools GUI was reduced in version 9, and most functionality is now available through a command line utility only.

See VMware Front Experience: The VMware Tools GUI is gone - Now what? for details.

- Andreas

Twitter: @VFrontDe, @ESXiPatches | https://esxi-patches.v-front.de | https://vibsdepot.v-front.de
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