vSphere Client Console problem in Windows 7

[varnk]

I have an annoying problem with the vSphere Client 4.1.0 running under Windows 7.  The problem occurs when accessing the console for my VMs.  When I initially display the console, it comes up fine, but if I minimize vSphere client and the console window, I cannot get the console window to display when I select it from the Windows 7 Taskbar.  The taskbar mouse-over displays the window mini-preview, but when I select it, it will not come to the foreground.  I usually have to close the console window from the taskbar or cycle through the windows using Windows-Key + Tab (Aero Flip) in order to get the console window to come back to the foreground.

Does anyone know if there is a fix for this problem?

[cryton2707]

I have the same issue.. did anyone come up with a solution??

[Mark_Crouch]

I've never had an issue with this myself, but a couple of my colleagues experience it all the time; we're all using the client from 4.1 U1 (Build 345043) and all running Windows 7 x64.

I did find that if you log in to the web client and create desktop shortcuts for the VM consoles, then those work quite happily - browser-based stuff always seems to have that effect

I'll keep looking for any other similarities/differences between mine and the other machines (don't hold your breath!), or maybe it'll all be fixed in the V5 client :smileydevil:

Mark.

[jmounts]

I use vSphere Client 4.1.0 Build 258902 with no issues, on x86 or x64 win7.

Might wanna give that installer a try?

[varnk]

jmounts wrote:

I use vSphere Client 4.1.0 Build 258902 with no issues, on x86 or x64 win7.

Might wanna give that installer a try?

That is a downgrade from my current version.  I am at 4.1.0 Build 345043.  I think that was the deployed vSphere client version from my vCenter server.

Keep in mind, that the problem does not happen all of the time, but I cannot pinpoint why or what causes it to happen when it does happen.

[RomulusMare]

I am having the exact same problem on two complete different systems, both running Windows 7. Any solutions to this as it becomes verry annoying in time.

[EarlWer]

Still broken on vSphere Client v6.0.0

One Win 7 pc works (32 bit) but another (64 bit) does not.

The Windows-Tab key seems to be the only way to get the screen back.