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"Host USB device connections disabled" in VMware?

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Mar 15, 202653589 views
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I installed Linux, Windows XP and Chrome OS in VMware Workstation 7 and in every OS the USB host doesn't work. When I start some of the Operating Systems this message shows up: Host USB device connections disabled The connection to the VMware USB Arbitration Service was unsuccessful. Please check t…

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Fix for: "Host USB device connections disabled" in VMware?

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I face that problem as well on windows7 host, Just go to services and start the service name "VMWare USB Arbitration Service"

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