USB not working in Vmware on ubuntu?

[saltydog]

Hi all,

I have just installed vmware-server in my Gutsy and it is working quite nice. One issue: it seems that the usb port is not detected. If I insert a pendrive, it is not seen by the virtual guest. Going to VM->Removable Devices->USB Devices->.. I find nothing, the menu is empty.

[toastytaco]

Is VMware running in root...if it is not u can run it with 'gksu' or 'sudo' an and try it that way..

[saltydog]

I tried running it as root, but no success. The USB-pen is not detected. The menu VM->Removable Devices->USB Devices is empty.

[illbashu]

you should read this thread

[fjgaude]

Here's the ticket to ride:

gksudo gedit /etc/init.d/mountdevsubfs.sh

Uncomment lines 42-45 starting with #mkdir p....

That should do it. Feisty had them uncommented but not Gutsy.

[saltydog]

Thank you very much. It is working now.

[alina.bolero]

I second that! Thank you sooooo much for the fix! Massive kudos.

[SonWon]

I followed this however my usb is still empty, any ideas?

Thank you,
SonWon

[SonWon]

Got it, add the USB Controller to the VM by editing the settings.

[marcon00]

fjgaude : worked like a charm ..