

Not having enhanced session mode turned on may pose a security and privacy risk. Turn on enhanced session mode on Hyper-V host.

Prevent a VMConnect user from taking over another user's VMConnect session Run the following command in Windows PowerShell or the command prompt: For the specific steps, see Use local resources on Hyper-V virtual machine with VMConnect.Ĭhange saved VMConnect settings for a virtual machine Turn on enhanced session mode on the Hyper-V host, use VMConnect to connect to the virtual machine, and before you connect, choose the local resource that you want to use. Use a host's local resources on Hyper-V virtual machine like a USB flash drive For more information, see Should I create a generation 1 or 2 virtual machine in Hyper-V?. Virtual floppy disks are not supported for generation 2 virtual machines. Select Action > Checkpoint or use the key combination CTRL+N.Ĭhange the settings of the virtual machineĬonnect to a DVD image (.iso file) or a virtual floppy disk (.vfd file) To switch back to window mode, press CTRL+ALT+BREAK.Ĭreate a checkpoint to capture the current state of the machine for troubleshooting Switch from a window mode to a full-screen mode Select Action > Ctrl+Alt+Delete or use the key combination CTRL+ALT+END. Send CTRL+ALT+DELETE key combination to a virtual machine This mouse release key combination can be changed in the Hyper-V settings in Hyper-V Manager. Press CTRL+ALT+LEFT arrow and then move the mouse pointer outside of the virtual machine window. Return mouse clicks or keyboard input to the physical computer The mouse pointer may appear as a small dot when you connect to a running virtual machine. Send mouse clicks or keyboard input to the virtual machineĬlick anywhere in the virtual machine window. You may find the following information helpful for using VMConnect: To do this…

Some of the tasks you can perform by using VMConnect include the following:Ĭonnect to a DVD image (.iso file) or a USB flash drive
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Virtual Machine Connection (VMConnect) is a tool you can use to connect to a virtual machine to install or interact with the guest operating system in a virtual machine.
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Applies to: Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8
