switching from full screen mode to host
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switching from full screen mode to host
Hello all, I am using a full screen mode on my windows hosted, windows guest machine. I want to be able to use my guest mode as a full screen switch over to host machine without closing the full screen mode. This would act perfectly keeping the screen separately with easy transition over.
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Re: switching from full screen mode to host
Seeing from your post history that you're coming from a Mac, I believe that you're thinking the equivalent of using Exposé, where 1 desktop would be dedicated to your guest and you could transition to your host's other desktops.
One solution, would be to use SysInternals (now Microsoft) "Desktops" program (I would go for the whole "SysInternals Suite" actually). Here's what I did:
One solution, would be to use SysInternals (now Microsoft) "Desktops" program (I would go for the whole "SysInternals Suite" actually). Here's what I did:
- Start "Desktops". I configured mine to use Alt+Ctrl+Shift+<Number> for switching desktops, just to make sure that there's no conflict with other shortcuts.
- Switched to Desktop2 (Alt+Ctrl+Shift+2). Launched VirtualBox and a VM. Went full-screen with HostKey+F.
- Press the HostKey once to switch the focus from the guest to the host. Pressed Alt+Ctrl+Shift+1. I'm back to my host.
- Pressed Alt+Ctrl+Shift+2. I'm back to my guest.
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Re: switching from full screen mode to host
Thats exactly what I needed. TYVM. And you are right I am coming from mac environment. I was going to look for a apple forum for using the mouse for it but since you helped me once ill ask it here, I got apple mouse which i started using on windows. I cannot find an app like magicprefs for windows. Do you know any? would save so much time if I could just swipe on the mouse left and right.
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Re: switching from full screen mode to host
Hmm actually after trying systeminternals desktops I noticed its not integrated to the windows version. But I did realize the shortcut for windows actaully works but it is sent to the guest machine instead of the host machine, Is there a way to send ctrl+windows+ arrows to be forced to go to host not client.
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Re: switching from full screen mode to host
No, I don't. I'm still (90%) on a Mac and I don't even have a MagicMouse to begin with. You're on Windows now, you'll have to live and learn by that OS.drewex wrote:I cannot find an app like MagicPrefs for windows. Do you know any?
Yes it is. Did you read their webpage at all to see their thinking? Plus, that was just a suggestion, you could search for virtual desktop/display managers and see which one works best for you.drewex wrote:after trying SysInternals Desktops I noticed its not integrated to the windows version.
I told you to press the HostKey once, before using the switching shortcut.drewex wrote:I did realize the shortcut for windows actually works but it is sent to the guest machine instead of the host machine
No. You have to press the HostKey first. Once.drewex wrote:Is there a way to send ctrl+windows+ arrows to be forced to go to host not client.
If it's VirtualBox related, sure. If we start veering off, it won't be a good idea. I mean I helped you, but I won't do your taxesdrewex wrote:but since you helped me once ill ask it here
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Re: switching from full screen mode to host
Lol, do you do taxes too???? lol. thx for the reply