VMware Fusion on macOS Mojave: No Mouse or Keyboard

KB ID 0001523

Problem

While building my new MacBook, I installed VMWare Fusion, (I always run a Windows VM, in case I have to do something on Windows). But no matter what version I tried to install, I could not interface with the VMs, (no mouse or keyboard).

I ran Fusion 11 on my old MacBook, (running Mojave). So I was a bit confused. 

Solution

Click the ‘Apple’ (top left) > System Preferences > Security and Privacy > Privacy > VMWare Fusion should already be in the list, (if not you will need to add it) > Unlock > Tick the box next to VMware Fusion > Lock.

Now you should be able to interact with your VMs.

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Event ID 7026

KB ID 0000143 

Problem

Event ID 7026

Following boot-start system-start driver(s) failed to load: i8042prt

PS2 Mouse Driver – Booting a machine without a keyboard, or with a USB keyboard can cause this problem.

Solution

Stop this Service from starting – Note this SHOULDN’T affect your keyboard but if it does have a USB keyboard handy and DON’T disable the PS2 Ports in the machines BIOS

Start > Run > Regedit {enter} Navigate to, HKEY LOCAL MACHINESYSTEMCURRENTCONTROLSETSERVICESi8042prt On the right hand pane change Start from 1 to 4 (disabled).

 

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