I have VMWorkstation 10.0.4 build-2249910. It is installed on a Windows 10 x64 host with all patches and drivers up to date. I have tried both Windows 8.1 Pro and Windows 7 Ultimate x64. In both OSs I get a message "The connection for the USB device was unsuccessful". I have tried six different flash drives that range from USB 1.1 to 3.0. All generate the same message. I have even removed and reinstalled the USB controller as well as tried setting it to USB 1.1, 2.0, and 3.0 compatibility. I am needing access to USB drives for a class I am taking. If push comes to shove I will have to switch to a different virtualization software, but I like VMWare and would prefer to keep using it.
Please, let me know if there is any other info you need or if you have some ideas to try. I have a lab due soon.
Thank you.