You can remove a Trusted Platform Module device from a virtual machine.

After you add a virtual cryptoprocessor equipped with Trusted Platform Module (TPM) technology to an encrypted virtual machine, you can then remove the TPM device.

Procedure

  1. Select Window > Virtual Machine Library.
  2. Select a virtual machine in the Virtual Machine Library window and click Settings.
  3. In the Removable Devices section, click Trusted Platform Module.
  4. Click Remove Trusted Platform Module.

    A dialog box appears asking if you want to remove the device.

  5. Click Remove.

Results

Fusion removes the TPM device from the virtual machine.