VMWare workstation can not understand USB perfectly

[k_mohsen]

 Hello
I can not use USB security key in visual Windows XP in VMWare workstation.
The VMWare workstation support USB storage device and also Bluetooth, but I can not use USB security key.
How can I solve this problem?

Thanks


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[soybean]

I don't know the answer.  But, while you're waiting for a positive reply, you might also seek an answer at http://communities.vmware.com/community/vmtn/desktop/workstation and/or at http://www.vmwareforum.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl

[k_mohsen]

hello

there is no info in VMWare forum. 
someone please help ...

[Salmon Trout]

k_mohsen, are you using latest version of VMWare Workstation, and latest version of security key software? On host? On guest? Is key recognised sometimes or never?

[k_mohsen]

thanks
I use VMware Workstation v5.5.2.
the visual Windows XP Pro can not find any new device when I connect USB security key.
but Windows can see flash drive and Bluetooth devices.
there is no info about version of security key software, this key is an identification for some accounting software to run it up.

*two accounting software always have uncompatibility at installations in one windows, therefore, have to install them in separate windows*

[Salmon Trout]

I use VMware Workstation v5.5.2.

2005-09-12 - VMware updates Workstation to version 5.5

Boy that is an old version. Latest is 7.0 something!

This is production environment? You have VMWare licence? You do not have access to support? You are running 4 year old release?

Get 100% up to date and then see if you still have problems. May VMWare compatibilty fixes since September 2005!

[k_mohsen]

thanks "salmon trout"

is it good idea to get new release of VMware player and run visual windows over it?
it's free.

[Salmon Trout]

is it good idea to get new release of VMware player and run visual windows over it?

Yes.