If Ctrl + Alt conflicts with another app, go to Edit > Preferences > Hotkeys to create a custom escape combo.
Here is everything you need to know about mastering the VMware mouse escape, from the quick shortcuts to the permanent fixes. 🖱️ The Instant Escape: Keyboard Shortcuts
(Not solely mouse, but includes mouse as key vector) 2017–2018 Relevance: Sections on VMware backdoor I/O port (0x5658) and HGFS often mention mouse-based heap overflows. vmware escape mouse
You actually want the mouse to stay trapped. Go to VM Settings > Input and set "Optimize mouse for games" to Always . 3. Linux Console Mode
If the key combination above isn't working, or if you want to prevent this issue from happening in the future, check the following: If Ctrl + Alt conflicts with another app,
The default VMware escape mouse key is . To release the mouse cursor from a VM and switch to the host machine, press Ctrl+Alt . This will release the mouse cursor from the VM, and you can interact with the host machine's desktop.
If you are playing a game inside a VM, the "seamless" mouse might cause the camera to spin wildly. You actually want the mouse to stay trapped
If Ctrl + Alt isn't working, you may have changed the default preferences.