For advanced users or situations where the GUI does not show the device (common in Fusion or Workstation updates), you can manually remove the entries from the .vmx file.

Many Linux appliances (like Kali Linux, Ubuntu Server, or network firewalls like pfSense) are pre-configured with serial ports because they are often used in headless server environments where admins manage them via text commands over a serial connection.

For advanced users needing the port to start connected (e.g., for debugging or specific hardware mapping), ensure these lines exist in your .vmx file: serial0.present = "TRUE" serial0.startConnected = "TRUE"

Virtual Device Serial0 Will Start Disconnected Jun 2026

For advanced users or situations where the GUI does not show the device (common in Fusion or Workstation updates), you can manually remove the entries from the .vmx file.

Many Linux appliances (like Kali Linux, Ubuntu Server, or network firewalls like pfSense) are pre-configured with serial ports because they are often used in headless server environments where admins manage them via text commands over a serial connection.

For advanced users needing the port to start connected (e.g., for debugging or specific hardware mapping), ensure these lines exist in your .vmx file: serial0.present = "TRUE" serial0.startConnected = "TRUE"