451 Vmware: Winols

Fix: In VMware, edit the VMX file and add:

usb.generic.allowHID = "TRUE"
usb.generic.allowLastReset = "TRUE"

Then, go to VM → Removable Devices → USB device → Connect (Disconnect from host).

Even on a powerful host, a misconfigured VM can lag. Apply these tweaks:

If you operate a tuning shop with multiple technicians, consider running VMware ESXi on bare metal, then creating several WinOLS 451 VMs, each passed through a dedicated USB controller (PCI passthrough). This setup allows:

Requires supported hardware (Intel VT-d or AMD-Vi) and VMware vSphere licensing.