Share a Directory Between VMware Workstation and Windows

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This post shows you how to share a directory between VMware Workstation and Windows.

Versions Used

  • VMware Workstation 15 Player

  • Windows 10 Professional

Steps

Step #1: Click Player > Manage > Virtual Machine Settings…

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Step #2:

A) Click the Options tab

B) Click Shared Folders Disabled

C) Click the Enabled until next power off or suspend

D) Click Add…

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Step #3: Click Next

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Step #4:

A) Click Browse

B) Browse to This PC > Documents, click Make New Folder and name it shared

C) Select shared

D) Click OK

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Step #5: Click Next >

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Step #6:

A) Leave Enable this share checked

B) Click Finish

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Step #7: Click OK

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Step #9: Look for shared on Linux at /mnt/hgfs/

References

From https://docs.vmware.com: Enable a Shared Folder for a Virtual Machine @ [link]

From https://en.wikipedia.org: VMWare Workstation Player Icon @ [link]