Is the host running Linux? If so, then can you please send a copy of your /proc/bus/usb/devices file while vmware has control of your braille deivce? -- Dave Mielke | 2213 Fox Crescent | The Bible is the very Word of God. Phone: 1-613-726-0014 | Ottawa, Ontario | http://Mielke.cc/bible/ EMail: dave at mielke.cc | Canada K2A 1H7 | http://FamilyRadio.com/