Windows 10: A guide how to run Ubuntu 18.04 in Enhanced Mode in Hyper-V

Here is a quick guide how to run ubuntu 18.04 in enhance mode in Hyper-V.


EDIT: This is not working on release version! Something has changed. I see it has been reported - I guess we need to wait.

Please guys, do not add any comments about Virtualbox or VMware being better. Start a new thread if you wish to discuss that. The aim here is to get constructive comments about the Hyper-V mode that can be fed back to developers. I will ask @Brink to remove any such irrelevant comments.

It is actually quite easy to do.

It is based on this blog, but there are a couple of differences as that was based on 16.04

Sneak Peek: Taking a Spin with Enhanced Linux VMs | Virtualization Blog

Running in enhanced mode on SCU 1803 (will not work on FCU 1709) allows you to :-

a) resize screens

b) cut and paste text from host and vice versa

c) access native wndows drives

Steps are as follows:-

1) Download Ubuntu 18.04 iso, and install it in hyper-V as generation 1 vm. I will assume install is named Ubuntu1804 - you need name in Step 4


http://releases.ubuntu.com/18.04/ubu...ktop-amd64.iso


Be patient installing - it is very slow, even with minimal install!

2) Optional but worth doing - modify the screen resolution as the default resolution in hyper-v is rather odd, especially for laptops.

From within the Ubuntu virtual machine, open Terminal.

Type sudo vi /etc/default/grub (or use nano instead of vi)

Find GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="quiet splash"

Modify it as follows:-

GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="quiet splash video=hyperv_fb:1366x768"

I set it here for my laptop 1366x768 - change as appropriate.

Reboot Unbuntu VM

3) Modify ubuntu 18.04 to use xrdp

#Get the scripts from GitHub

$ sudo apt-get update

$ sudo apt install git

$ git clone GitHub - jterry75/xrdp-init ~/xrdp-init

#Make the scripts executable and run them...

$ cd ~/xrdp-init/ubuntu/18.04/

$ sudo chmod +x install.sh

$ sudo ./install.sh

VM will reboot now after script has been executed.

#Run script again to finish setting up VM

$ cd ~/xrdp-init/ubuntu/18.04/

$ sudo ./install.sh

Shutdown Ubuntu VM. I use Hyper-V shutdown.

4) Run this command on host PC using powershell with admin rights

Set-VM -VMName Ubuntu1804 -EnhancedSessionTransportType HvSocket

(change vmname as appropriate from Step 1). Put name in double quotes if spaces in name

5) Restart VM, and you the get the familiar enhanced mode screen

Important:- UNCHECK Printers in local resources. There is a bug at the moment and if you leave it checked, you cannot see host drives you select.





If you forget, close down VM AND the VMCONNECT SESSION - do not restart same VMCONNECT session or else the enhanced mode screen does not pop up.

6) You will then get the xrdp login screen, and enter username - must be lowercase.

It will now run it in enhanced mode.

Cut and Paste works now.

Shared Host Drives are now visible - 16.04 fails.





:)

 

Can I dual boot Windows 10 and Ubuntu on the same drive without partitioning

That sounds like a much better option, or you can also use cygwin or something.

Ubuntu in a VM such as
Hyper-V is also an option if you need the actual OS.

 

Unable to install fall creators update 1709

Oh i see.

I use Ubuntu on a VM.

Windows 10 has Hyper-V so you can download Ubuntu and create a Ubuntu VM.

More work yes, but i like it because it is more isolated too.

https://www.windowscentral.com/how-run-linux-di...

 

Thanks cereberus, I bookmarked this to my tutorials folder, so I can try this after the spring update on my system(only my VM is insider).
Plus this post subs me to the thread.

I use my Ubuntu VM daily, so this is important to me.

 

Where is the link?

I read it a couple of days ago and can't find any more. I'm assuming you are talking about next version of Ubuntu on insider Windows...

EDIT: OK got it - your post makes more sense now but do use

Code:

 tags if you can.
 
 I also think you shouldn't post to this forum using Chrome - it comes out gobbledygook.
 
 Thank you for this anyway - it is something fun to play with.

 

Got it - thanks. Am trying It now.

 

Hi there
@cereberus Thanks !!!

Just a note to people installing Ubuntu 18.XX

Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Release Date and New Features

LTS date for 18.04 is now out (Apr 26) so people might want to hold off building a "Daily use" type VM until then.

Otherwise thanks for great tutorial.

Cheers
jimbo

 

I must admit, I dislike the new style desktop. I have yet to work out how to keep taskbar permanently on desk top rather than clicking the applications button in top left. I have no idea what that vertical toolbar on right is?

 

Hi there
@cereberus

that's why I'm using the KDE desktop (install the plasma desktop) I tested it with 17.XX and will certainly try HYPER-V with the new release when it comes out.

I'm a bit reluctant to test it currently with HYPER-V as the final release might still throw up glitches (although this near final it "Should work"). Will certainly download on Apr 26 and test then.

Anyway cheers and enjoy rest of Easter Holiday

jimbo

 

thanks for the great tutorial, highly appreciated!!
bar on the right may be the one to maintain the virtual desktops, you can switch between desktops and move windows around between them and active desktop.

 

Yeah - it looks like that.