I found this exchange from 13 years ago via Google, and thought I'd post an update since golddiggie's solution is almost right in the current VMware software.  

1. In "Settings...", click on "Keyboard & Mouse".
2. Click on the "Mouse Shortcuts" tab
3. Uncheck "Secondary Button" and "Button 3"

You will now be able to still right-click with an external mouse, or with a two-finger tap on the trackpad, but no longer with a control-click. Control-click will now be passed to Windows and function as one would expect in Windows.