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n Encrypt the virtual machine. See Encrypt and Restrict a Virtual Machine.
Procedure
1 Select Window > Virtual Machine Library.
2 Select a virtual machine in the Virtual Machine Library window and click Settings.
3 Click Add Device.
4 Click Trusted Platform Module.
If the option is not available, the Trusted Platform Module device is not supported on the guest.
5 Click Add.
A dialog box appears.
6 Close the dialog box.
Results
The virtual machine uses the virtual TPM device.
Note You cannot decrypt the virtual machine when the TPM device is present.
Remove a Virtual Trusted Platform Module Device
You can remove a Trusted Platform Module device from a virtual machine.
After you add a virtual cryptoprocessor equipped with Trusted Platform Module (TPM) technology to an
encrypted virtual machine, you can then remove the TPM device.
Procedure
1 Select Window > Virtual Machine Library.
2 Select a virtual machine in the Virtual Machine Library window and click Settings.
3 In the Removable Devices section, click Trusted Platform Module.
4 Click Remove Trusted Platform Module.
A dialog box appears asking if you want to remove the device.
5 Click Remove.
Results
Fusion removes the TPM device from the virtual machine.
Select a Startup Device
You can select the device to use to start up your virtual machine.
Using VMware Fusion
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