Virtual PC Shortcuts

Virtual PC provides much of the required keyboard functionality through the use of a host key and key combinations. By default the host key is the right ALT key. You use the host key in two ways:

If a virtual machine has captured the pointer, you can press the host key to return control of the mouse to the host computer.

When Virtual PC is running, you can use the host key in combination with other keys for specific functions. The following table describes the keyboard combinations and the functionality that each provides.
Key combination Description
Host key+L Restores Virtual PC Console from a minimized state. Moves Virtual PC Console to the foreground.
Host key+I Installs Virtual Machine Additions.
Host key+ENTER Toggles a virtual machine between full-screen mode and window mode.
Host key+DELETE Sends CTRL+ALT+DELETE to the virtual machine operating system.
Host key+P Pauses or resumes the virtual machine, depending upon its current state.
Host key+R Resets the virtual machine.
Host key+F4 Closes the virtual machine.
Host key+C Copies the selected items.
Host key+V Pastes a copied item.
Host key+A Selects all.
Host key+E Opens the virtual machine settings.
Host key+DOWN ARROW Minimizes the virtual machine.
Host key+LEFT ARROW Switches to the previous virtual machine when running multiple virtual machines, unless you are using full-screen mode.
Host key+RIGHT ARROW Switches to the next virtual machine when running multiple virtual machines, unless you are using full-screen mode.

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