For those with encryption, you have to remove encryption so you can edit your .vmx file, then you can re-add it.

What a PITA.

Wow, Why would the default be to remove access to USB devices?!!, This is VMWare Workstation, which is run on a desktop that has ... you know ... USB devices.

I just wasted 3 hours troubleshooting this.

Why do i pay for this software again?!