Switch V-Machines in Exclusive Mode

[rchin]

While in Exclusive Mode - which is my preference - Is there a way/option to switch/toggle between running v-machines by some key combination ?

thanks

WS 6.5.1-126130

Host: Vista SP1

Guests: Ubuntu 8.04, XP

[prakashraj]

Hi,

Use ctrlaltleft and ctrlaltright key to switch between VMs

Make sure Vmware tools installed on both VMs and should be powered on

Prakash

[rchin]

Hi,

Use ctrlaltleft and ctrlaltright key to switch between VMs

Have you actually tried it yourself ?

It seems once the VM is in EXCLUSIVE MODE- ctrlaltleft/right does not work.

[prakashraj]

Hi,

Is VMware tools installed on both VMs?

I have tested in Exclusive mode with 2 VMs and it's working

Prakash

[rchin]

Is VMware tools installed on both VMs?

I have tested in Exclusive mode with 2 VMs and it's working

Yes, I always have Tools up and running.

I'm running this browser session in v-machine (XP) right now in Exclusive mode - another v-machine (XP) is also up - in Vista host

ctrlaltLeft/right-arrow does nothing.

Is your host Windows ?

Wish some more people would chime in.....Looks like this forum is made up of just you and me LOL

WS 6.5.1-126130

Host: Vista SP1

Guests: Ubuntu 8.04, XP

[prakashraj]

Hi,

Yes, I am using windows.

Prakash

[newbie93]

Wish some more people would chime in.....Looks like this forum is made up of just you and me LOL

I use the controlaltright/left arrows while in exclusive mode - works fine. Host: XPSP3, guests: XP SP2/SP3, ubuntu 8.04 LTS, Solaris U5,U6, CentOS.

Note: this does seem to be "modal" - once a switch has occurred, you have to release the keys and press again. One can't keep the Control+Alt keys held down and just press a left/right arrow key to continue cycling through vms.

[rchin]

well do you guys have the following checked/enabled for the v-machines ?

• Enable VMCI

• Virtual keyboard

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WS 6.5.1-126130

Host: Vista SP1

Guests: Ubuntu 8.04, XP

[prakashraj]

Hi,

Virtual Keyboard option is enabled

Prakash