Legacy VMware versions automatically added a virtual printer that used a virtual serial port to communicate with host drivers. Because Broadcom/VMware discontinued ThinPrint , the software identifies a device it can no longer operate, resulting in the "start disconnected" status. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more VMware Cannot Connect the Virtual Device sata0:1 Error
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