How to Add USB Drive / Pendrive in VMware Workstation Pro virtual Machine

How to Access Pendrive from Virtual Machine in VMware Workstation Pro | USB Passthrough Guide 💻🔌
Want to use your USB drive or Pendrive inside a VMware Workstation Pro virtual machine? This step-by-step tutorial shows you how to add a USB controller, connect your Pendrive via passthrough, and access it from the guest OS (Windows/Linux). Perfect for data transfer, testing, or hardware passthrough on Windows 11/10 hosts! Works with VMware Workstation Pro

📌 Steps to Add USB Drive / Pendrive to VMware Workstation Pro Virtual Machine:

1 Power Off the VM: Shut down your virtual machine in VMware Workstation Pro (VM → Power → Shut Down Guest).

2 Add USB Controller: Select the VM → VM → Settings → Hardware → Add → USB Controller → Select USB 2.0 or 3.0 (EHCI/xHCI) → Finish.

3 Start the VM: Power on the VM (VM → Power → Power On).

4 Connect USB Device: Plug in your Pendrive/USB drive to the host PC. In VMware, go to VM → Removable Devices → [Your USB Device Name] → Connect (Disconnect from host). (On Linux hosts, it auto-connects; on Windows, confirm the prompt.)

5 Verify in Guest OS: Inside the VM, open File Explorer (Windows) or Files (Linux) → Your Pendrive should appear as a removable drive. Access files as usual.

6 Disconnect Safely: When done, VM → Removable Devices → [USB Device] → Disconnect → Safely eject from host if needed.

💡 Tips for Success:

USB Compatibility: Use USB 2.0 for older VMs; USB 3.0 requires xHCI controller (add if missing). Not all USB 3.0 devices work perfectly in VMs—test first.

Host OS Differences: On Windows hosts, right-click the USB icon in the status bar to connect. On Linux, ensure VM is active window for auto-connect.

VMware Tools: Install VMware Tools in the guest OS (VM → Install VMware Tools) for better device handling.

Troubleshooting: If not detected, check USB arbitration (Edit → Preferences → USB → Show all USB input devices). Restart VM or host if stuck. For external HDDs, format if needed.

Security Note: Passthrough gives VM full access—eject safely to avoid data corruption.

Alternatives: For persistent access, use shared folders (VM → Settings → Options → Shared Folders).

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