This is not bold because it is just my suspicion. This didn't help me, but maybe it will help you.Override high DPI scaling behavior: One article I read stated that if you go into the VMware workstation properties, clicked the compatibility tab, and then selected the Override radio button, that the issue would disappear.I spoke with XSplit and they are going to check it out on their end.Closing XSplit will immediately let your mouse function again as normal.X-Split: While running XSplit Broadcaster, this issue will arise.as in the second it can display your VM window.I don't use the Realtek audio anymore, but still have the driver installed. This might have contributed to my problem.If you aren't using the Realtek audio (maybe you have a Sound Blaster AE-5 or something), disable it in your BIOS.

It doesn't matter if you are using an add-in card.Let the new drivers install from Windows Update.

You might have noticed this happens a lot more when the VM or your PC thinks it should make a sound.

Realtek Audio drivers: Some say removing these and letting Windows use the default Microsoft HD Audio driver will fix it.

I have only tested VMware 14.0 and 14.1.1, but here is what I've learned from searching tirelessly (actually, it made me really tired). I have been running into this issue just like xopher8713, ever since I built my new PC in December 2017.

Disable sharex sound