With the guest isolation option, you can restrict file operations between the virtual machine and the host system, and between the virtual machine and other virtual machines.
To configure guest isolation options for a selected virtual machine, select Options tab, and select Guest Isolation.
, click theThese restrictions apply:
VMware Tools must be installed in the guest operating system to use guest isolation features.
You cannot configure these options for a shared or remote virtual machine.
The drag-and-drop and copy-and-paste operations are enabled by default. You might want to disable these operations to prevent files from being accidentally transferred between the virtual machine and the host system.
Option |
Description |
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Enable drag and drop |
When this check box is deselected, these operations are restricted.
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Enable copy and paste |
When this check box is deselected, these operations are restricted.
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For virtual machines running Windows 8 or later guest operating systems, you can configure the guest operating system to pass tablet sensor data to a tablet. See Configuring Tablet Sensor Input Options for a Virtual Machine