By default, Workstation automatically connects to most configured devices when the virtual machine powers on. USB devices are automatically connected when the virtual machine has focus.
You can change this automated behavior if you want; for example, if you are using a laptop that does not always have the CD-ROM connected, you should change this option for the virtual CD-ROM device.
Note: If you disable this option, you will need to enable access to the device manually. To do so, select the device from the "Devices" menu in the virtual machine.
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