Now that everything is configured, you can use your RemoteApp. To do so, double click on the RDP file that you just created. When you do, you'll see a RemoteApp window appear on your Windows 8 desktop that indicates that your application is starting. You will then have to type your password and click OK. As I mentioned in the previous article when we created the Remote Desktop Connection file, normally, I would have selected select the Allow me to save my credentials check box to automate the login procedure, but for some reason, I have not been able to get that feature to work when connecting to a Windows XP virtual machine in Hyper-V using a Remote Desktop Connection - it just locks up the connection procedure.
Once you have entered your password, the RemoteApp will launch your Windows XP application inside of Windows 8 with its own window. You can then use your application as you normally would, as shown in Figure H.
Now, as long as you used the Windows 8 Remote Desktop Connection configuration file to which you made the modifications for your USB devices, you RemoteApp will have access to the drives and printers connected to your Windows 8 system. As always, if you have comments or information to share about this topic, please take a moment to drop by the TechRepublic Community Forums and let us hear from you. Greg Shultz is a freelance Technical Writer. Previously, he has worked as Documentation Specialist in the software industry, a Technical Support Specialist in educational industry, and a Technical Journalist in the computer publishing industry.
Using this technique, you can run Windows XP applications from your Windows 8 system by switching over to the virtual machine. To begin, follow the steps below:. Note: If your preferred app is not on the list, you can search for it by clicking More Apps. Doing so will show you an expanded list of installed applications on your PC. If you want to set the default apps for multiple file types, then your best option is to use the Settings app.
Here are the steps:. Note: You will see a list of all the file types that Windows 10 supports. Beside the file types, you will see the applications associated with them. Windows may recommend multiple app options for some file types. Meanwhile, you will see others that do not have any suggested apps.
After clicking the Reset button, the file types will open with their original default system apps. For instance, web links will load in Edge and music files will open in Groove. Note: You may see your preferred app under the Recommended Programs or Programs list. However, you can also manually select the app by clicking the Browse button.
Now, if you notice that certain file types are opening with weird apps, then you should check for malware. But since support for Windows XP already ended, it is strongly recommended to use alternative.
Was this reply helpful? Yes No. Sorry this didn't help. Thanks for your feedback. It's not clear what you mean by "download. Helpful 2 Not Helpful 4. Do not use any product keys that you find on any websites, these could cause you to fail the windows genuine advantage test as those keys are probable already one Microsoft's product key blacklists.
Failing this test loses your operating systems genuineness, restricts updates and displays annoying messages to buy a real product key. Helpful 1 Not Helpful 3. You Might Also Like How to. How to. Co-authors: Updated: June 3, Categories: XP Instructions. Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read , times.
Is this article up to date? Cookies make wikiHow better. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our cookie policy. About This Article. Featured Articles How to. Trending Articles How to. New Pages How to. Watch Articles How to.
0コメント