Vmware Unlock Mouse _verified_ -

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In the VM’s .vmx configuration file, add: vmware unlock mouse

: The simplest way to release the mouse from VMware is to press Ctrl + Alt on your keyboard. This will immediately release the mouse back to your host operating system. : In the VM’s

In VMware Workstation/Fusion:

This releases the mouse cursor from the VM back to the host. vmware unlock mouse

By following these steps, you should be able to unlock the mouse in VMware and have better control over your virtual machine's input devices.