Connecting to a Windows VM

Connecting to a Windows VM from Windows

Using the built-in Remote Desktop client (mstsc):

1. Press Win + R and enter: mstsc
2. In the Remote Desktop window, enter the VM’s IP address.
3. Click "Connect" and provide your username (usually Administrator) and password.

Connecting to a Windows VM from macOS

Using Microsoft Remote Desktop

Download from the App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/app/microsoft-remote-desktop/id1295203466?mt=12

1. Install the app.
2. Open the app and add a new PC.
3. Enter the VM’s IP address, username, and password.
4. Click "Start" to connect.

Connecting to a Windows VM from Linux

Option 1: Remmina (GUI)

Download: https://remmina.org/

1. Open Remmina and create a new RDP connection.
2. Enter the IP address, username, and password.
3. Click "Connect".

Option 2: FreeRDP (command line)

xfreerdp /u:Administrator /p:your_password /v:

Connecting to a Windows VM from Android / iOS

Using Microsoft Remote Desktop

• Download for Android
• Download for iOS

1. Install the app on your device.
2. Add a new PC using the VM’s IP address, username, and password.
3. Tap to connect.