Issue:

We may get “Access denied error” on a VMware Virtual Machine, while configuring a folder in IIS Manager or when you try to access a remote folder using any tool like Backup Exec, etc.

Resolution:

1.       Power off the VM and once powered off, right click the VM and click “Edit Settings”

2.       Under “Options” select “general” and configuration parameters.

3.       3. Select “Add Row” and in the name field enter “devices.hotplug” with the value “false”

Please see below the VMware KB article detailing the steps to disable to the VMware hot add functionality.

https://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=1012225