EDIT: Post #9 in this thread describes solution.
EDIT #2 (Jul 30, 2025) : Found a solution that I was able to test on a VM where I was seeing this behavior. See post #16 for a setting that can be added to the .VMX for a VM to solve this issue.
I'm mainly using Hyper-V now but I had a reason to install VMware workstation Pro 17.6.3 yesterday. I created a Windows 11 24H2 VM. I'm having a problem where VMware seems to release both the mouse and keyboard approx. every 15 seconds.
As an example, say I open Notepad in the VM and start typing. After a few seconds, my keystrokes will no longer be accepted and displayed in notepad. At the same time I can see that my mouse pointer has changed indicating that VMware no longer has the keyboard and mouse. I need to click back inside the VM to get it to take control of the keyboard and mouse again. A short time later, estimate of about 15 seconds, the same thing will happen again. I've tried to research this but have not turned up any solutions.
I'm just wondering if anyone else has encountered this and maybe knows of a solution.
EDIT #2 (Jul 30, 2025) : Found a solution that I was able to test on a VM where I was seeing this behavior. See post #16 for a setting that can be added to the .VMX for a VM to solve this issue.
I'm mainly using Hyper-V now but I had a reason to install VMware workstation Pro 17.6.3 yesterday. I created a Windows 11 24H2 VM. I'm having a problem where VMware seems to release both the mouse and keyboard approx. every 15 seconds.
As an example, say I open Notepad in the VM and start typing. After a few seconds, my keystrokes will no longer be accepted and displayed in notepad. At the same time I can see that my mouse pointer has changed indicating that VMware no longer has the keyboard and mouse. I need to click back inside the VM to get it to take control of the keyboard and mouse again. A short time later, estimate of about 15 seconds, the same thing will happen again. I've tried to research this but have not turned up any solutions.
I'm just wondering if anyone else has encountered this and maybe knows of a solution.
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- OS
- Win11 Pro 25H2 (RTM+)
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Manufacturer/Model
- Acemagic
- CPU
- Intel i7-14650HX
- Memory
- 32 GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- No GPU - Built-in Intel Graphics
- Sound Card
- Integrated
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Varies as machine will often be moved to locations with different monitors
- Screen Resolution
- Varies
- Hard Drives
- 1 x 1TB Gen 4 NVMe SSD
- PSU
- 120W Power Brick
- Keyboard
- Corsair K70 Max RGB Magnetic Keyboard
- Mouse
- Logitech MX Master 3
- Internet Speed
- 1Gb Up / 1 Gb Down
- Browser
- Edge
- Antivirus
- Windows Defender
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- Operating System
- Win11 Pro 25H2 (RTM+)
- Computer type
- Laptop
- Manufacturer/Model
- Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
- CPU
- Intel i7-1255U
- Memory
- 16 GB
- Graphics card(s)
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- Sound Card
- Realtek® ALC3306-CG codec
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 13.3-inch IPS Display
- Screen Resolution
- WQXGA (2560 x 1600)
- Hard Drives
- 2 TB 4 x 4 NVMe SSD
- PSU
- USB-C / Thunderbolt 4 Power / Charging
- Keyboard
- Backlit, spill resistant keyboard
- Mouse
- Buttonless Glass Precision Touchpad
- Internet Speed
- 1Gb Up / 1Gb Down
- Browser
- Edge
- Antivirus
- Windows Defender
- Other Info
- WiFi 6e / Bluetooth 5.1 / Facial Recognition / Fingerprint Sensor / ToF (Time of Flight) Human Presence Sensor
