How to switch between host and guest OSes in virtual box
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My host OS is Ubuntu 14.04 and guest OS in VirtualBox is Windows 8.1.
I can switch from host to guest by Alt+Tab, but can't from guest to host by the same method which only switches between windows in guest OS. How can I switch from guest to host? Thanks!
Btw,
I still would like a way to switch between windows in guest OS.
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asked Apr 23 '15 at 15:14
TimTim
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My host OS is Ubuntu 14.04 and guest OS in VirtualBox is Windows 8.1.
I can switch from host to guest by Alt+Tab, but can't from guest to host by the same method which only switches between windows in guest OS. How can I switch from guest to host? Thanks!
Btw,
I still would like a way to switch between windows in guest OS.
windows virtualbox
asked Apr 23 '15 at 15:14
TimTim
8,09642104176
You could try disabling Alt Tab in the guest OS as suggested here, but this may not stop the guest OS from intercepting the shortcut.
– Wilf
Apr 23 '15 at 15:18
But I still would like a way switch between windows in guest OS.
– Tim
Apr 23 '15 at 15:20
2
Does it have to be the same shortcut? You can press the host key (typically the right Ctrl key) - which tells VBox to release input to the host, and press alt-tab.
– muru
Apr 23 '15 at 15:25
@TIm windows i think also has the super + tab key as well, which only some linux DE's implement
– Wilf
Apr 23 '15 at 16:02
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My host OS is Ubuntu 14.04 and guest OS in VirtualBox is Windows 8.1.
I can switch from host to guest by Alt+Tab, but can't from guest to host by the same method which only switches between windows in guest OS. How can I switch from guest to host? Thanks!
Btw,
I still would like a way to switch between windows in guest OS.
windows virtualbox
asked Apr 23 '15 at 15:14
TimTim
8,09642104176
My host OS is Ubuntu 14.04 and guest OS in VirtualBox is Windows 8.1.
I can switch from host to guest by Alt+Tab, but can't from guest to host by the same method which only switches between windows in guest OS. How can I switch from guest to host? Thanks!
Btw,
I still would like a way to switch between windows in guest OS.
windows virtualbox
windows virtualbox
asked Apr 23 '15 at 15:14
TimTim
8,09642104176
asked Apr 23 '15 at 15:14
TimTim
8,09642104176
edited Apr 23 '15 at 15:21
Tim
asked Apr 23 '15 at 15:14
TimTim
8,09642104176
asked Apr 23 '15 at 15:14
TimTim
8,09642104176
asked Apr 23 '15 at 15:14
TimTim
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You could try disabling Alt Tab in the guest OS as suggested here, but this may not stop the guest OS from intercepting the shortcut.
– Wilf
Apr 23 '15 at 15:18
But I still would like a way switch between windows in guest OS.
– Tim
Apr 23 '15 at 15:20
2
Does it have to be the same shortcut? You can press the host key (typically the right Ctrl key) - which tells VBox to release input to the host, and press alt-tab.
– muru
Apr 23 '15 at 15:25
@TIm windows i think also has the super + tab key as well, which only some linux DE's implement
– Wilf
Apr 23 '15 at 16:02
add a comment |
You could try disabling Alt Tab in the guest OS as suggested here, but this may not stop the guest OS from intercepting the shortcut.
– Wilf
Apr 23 '15 at 15:18
But I still would like a way switch between windows in guest OS.
– Tim
Apr 23 '15 at 15:20
2
Does it have to be the same shortcut? You can press the host key (typically the right Ctrl key) - which tells VBox to release input to the host, and press alt-tab.
– muru
Apr 23 '15 at 15:25
@TIm windows i think also has the super + tab key as well, which only some linux DE's implement
– Wilf
Apr 23 '15 at 16:02
You could try disabling Alt Tab in the guest OS as suggested here, but this may not stop the guest OS from intercepting the shortcut.
– Wilf
Apr 23 '15 at 15:18
You could try disabling Alt Tab in the guest OS as suggested here, but this may not stop the guest OS from intercepting the shortcut.
– Wilf
Apr 23 '15 at 15:18
But I still would like a way switch between windows in guest OS.
– Tim
Apr 23 '15 at 15:20
But I still would like a way switch between windows in guest OS.
– Tim
Apr 23 '15 at 15:20
2
2
Does it have to be the same shortcut? You can press the host key (typically the right Ctrl key) - which tells VBox to release input to the host, and press alt-tab.
– muru
Apr 23 '15 at 15:25
Does it have to be the same shortcut? You can press the host key (typically the right Ctrl key) - which tells VBox to release input to the host, and press alt-tab.
– muru
Apr 23 '15 at 15:25
@TIm windows i think also has the super + tab key as well, which only some linux DE's implement
– Wilf
Apr 23 '15 at 16:02
@TIm windows i think also has the super + tab key as well, which only some linux DE's implement
– Wilf
Apr 23 '15 at 16:02
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This is caused by the fact that Virtualbox "captures" keystrokes for the guest OS. You can disable this momentarily by pressing the "Host" key, which normally is the right Ctrl button.
Try pressing the right Ctrl button and then Alt+Tab-ing, you should go back to the host OS.
answered Apr 23 '15 at 15:25
RPiAwesomenessRPiAwesomeness
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In ubuntu 16.04, I doublle click the host key, and then Alt + Tab can go back to host OS.
– ax003d
May 11 '16 at 11:09
That works as well
– RPiAwesomeness
May 13 '16 at 1:12
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The switching function you are looking for is achievable in VMWare Player, via unity mode. At the moment VirtualBox doesn't offer this option.
Anyway, VMWare Player 12 is now available to be used under Ubuntu 15.10. It works.
answered Nov 18 '15 at 10:28
Hydra StarmasterHydra Starmaster
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For me (Windows 10 host, Ubuntu guest) actually works the following:
pres&release right CTRL, then Alt+Tab
answered Jan 14 at 7:47
BostjanBostjan
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How to switch to host:
- Press and release the right Ctrl key;
- Press and hold Alt key;
- Press Tab key at least twice;
- Release Alt key.
answered Jan 23 at 9:04
wang.xueqiangwang.xueqiang
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This is caused by the fact that Virtualbox "captures" keystrokes for the guest OS. You can disable this momentarily by pressing the "Host" key, which normally is the right Ctrl button.
Try pressing the right Ctrl button and then Alt+Tab-ing, you should go back to the host OS.
answered Apr 23 '15 at 15:25
RPiAwesomenessRPiAwesomeness
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In ubuntu 16.04, I doublle click the host key, and then Alt + Tab can go back to host OS.
– ax003d
May 11 '16 at 11:09
That works as well
– RPiAwesomeness
May 13 '16 at 1:12
add a comment |
This is caused by the fact that Virtualbox "captures" keystrokes for the guest OS. You can disable this momentarily by pressing the "Host" key, which normally is the right Ctrl button.
Try pressing the right Ctrl button and then Alt+Tab-ing, you should go back to the host OS.
answered Apr 23 '15 at 15:25
RPiAwesomenessRPiAwesomeness
6,506195997
1
In ubuntu 16.04, I doublle click the host key, and then Alt + Tab can go back to host OS.
– ax003d
May 11 '16 at 11:09
That works as well
– RPiAwesomeness
May 13 '16 at 1:12
add a comment |
This is caused by the fact that Virtualbox "captures" keystrokes for the guest OS. You can disable this momentarily by pressing the "Host" key, which normally is the right Ctrl button.
Try pressing the right Ctrl button and then Alt+Tab-ing, you should go back to the host OS.
answered Apr 23 '15 at 15:25
RPiAwesomenessRPiAwesomeness
6,506195997
This is caused by the fact that Virtualbox "captures" keystrokes for the guest OS. You can disable this momentarily by pressing the "Host" key, which normally is the right Ctrl button.
Try pressing the right Ctrl button and then Alt+Tab-ing, you should go back to the host OS.
answered Apr 23 '15 at 15:25
RPiAwesomenessRPiAwesomeness
6,506195997
answered Apr 23 '15 at 15:25
RPiAwesomenessRPiAwesomeness
6,506195997
answered Apr 23 '15 at 15:25
RPiAwesomenessRPiAwesomeness
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answered Apr 23 '15 at 15:25
RPiAwesomenessRPiAwesomeness
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In ubuntu 16.04, I doublle click the host key, and then Alt + Tab can go back to host OS.
– ax003d
May 11 '16 at 11:09
That works as well
– RPiAwesomeness
May 13 '16 at 1:12
add a comment |
1
In ubuntu 16.04, I doublle click the host key, and then Alt + Tab can go back to host OS.
– ax003d
May 11 '16 at 11:09
That works as well
– RPiAwesomeness
May 13 '16 at 1:12
1
1
In ubuntu 16.04, I doublle click the host key, and then Alt + Tab can go back to host OS.
– ax003d
May 11 '16 at 11:09
In ubuntu 16.04, I doublle click the host key, and then Alt + Tab can go back to host OS.
– ax003d
May 11 '16 at 11:09
That works as well
– RPiAwesomeness
May 13 '16 at 1:12
That works as well
– RPiAwesomeness
May 13 '16 at 1:12
add a comment |
The switching function you are looking for is achievable in VMWare Player, via unity mode. At the moment VirtualBox doesn't offer this option.
Anyway, VMWare Player 12 is now available to be used under Ubuntu 15.10. It works.
answered Nov 18 '15 at 10:28
Hydra StarmasterHydra Starmaster
1,1511615
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The switching function you are looking for is achievable in VMWare Player, via unity mode. At the moment VirtualBox doesn't offer this option.
Anyway, VMWare Player 12 is now available to be used under Ubuntu 15.10. It works.
answered Nov 18 '15 at 10:28
Hydra StarmasterHydra Starmaster
1,1511615
add a comment |
The switching function you are looking for is achievable in VMWare Player, via unity mode. At the moment VirtualBox doesn't offer this option.
Anyway, VMWare Player 12 is now available to be used under Ubuntu 15.10. It works.
answered Nov 18 '15 at 10:28
Hydra StarmasterHydra Starmaster
1,1511615
The switching function you are looking for is achievable in VMWare Player, via unity mode. At the moment VirtualBox doesn't offer this option.
Anyway, VMWare Player 12 is now available to be used under Ubuntu 15.10. It works.
answered Nov 18 '15 at 10:28
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1,1511615
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For me (Windows 10 host, Ubuntu guest) actually works the following:
pres&release right CTRL, then Alt+Tab
answered Jan 14 at 7:47
BostjanBostjan
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For me (Windows 10 host, Ubuntu guest) actually works the following:
pres&release right CTRL, then Alt+Tab
answered Jan 14 at 7:47
BostjanBostjan
1
add a comment |
For me (Windows 10 host, Ubuntu guest) actually works the following:
pres&release right CTRL, then Alt+Tab
answered Jan 14 at 7:47
BostjanBostjan
1
For me (Windows 10 host, Ubuntu guest) actually works the following:
pres&release right CTRL, then Alt+Tab
answered Jan 14 at 7:47
BostjanBostjan
1
answered Jan 14 at 7:47
BostjanBostjan
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answered Jan 14 at 7:47
BostjanBostjan
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answered Jan 14 at 7:47
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How to switch to host:
- Press and release the right Ctrl key;
- Press and hold Alt key;
- Press Tab key at least twice;
- Release Alt key.
answered Jan 23 at 9:04
wang.xueqiangwang.xueqiang
3561310
add a comment |
How to switch to host:
- Press and release the right Ctrl key;
- Press and hold Alt key;
- Press Tab key at least twice;
- Release Alt key.
answered Jan 23 at 9:04
wang.xueqiangwang.xueqiang
3561310
add a comment |
How to switch to host:
- Press and release the right Ctrl key;
- Press and hold Alt key;
- Press Tab key at least twice;
- Release Alt key.
answered Jan 23 at 9:04
wang.xueqiangwang.xueqiang
3561310
How to switch to host:
- Press and release the right Ctrl key;
- Press and hold Alt key;
- Press Tab key at least twice;
- Release Alt key.
answered Jan 23 at 9:04
wang.xueqiangwang.xueqiang
3561310
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answered Jan 23 at 9:04
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You could try disabling Alt Tab in the guest OS as suggested here, but this may not stop the guest OS from intercepting the shortcut.
– Wilf
Apr 23 '15 at 15:18
But I still would like a way switch between windows in guest OS.
– Tim
Apr 23 '15 at 15:20
2
Does it have to be the same shortcut? You can press the host key (typically the right Ctrl key) - which tells VBox to release input to the host, and press alt-tab.
– muru
Apr 23 '15 at 15:25
@TIm windows i think also has the super + tab key as well, which only some linux DE's implement
– Wilf
Apr 23 '15 at 16:02