Windows 10: View and Interact with Windows 10 Desktop in Windows Mixed Reality

How to: View and Interact with Windows 10 Desktop in Windows Mixed Reality

How to View and Interact with Windows 10 PC Desktop inside Windows Mixed Reality


Mixed reality blends real-world and virtual content into hybrid environments where physical and digital objects coexist and interact.

While inside Windows Mixed Reality, you can use the Desktop app to view and interact with your PC desktop without taking off your headset.

This tutorial will show you how to view and interact with your Windows 10 PC desktop while inside Windows Mixed Reality without taking off your headset.



Here's How:

1. While using the Mixed Reality Portal app for mixed reality, press the Windows *Start button on your motion controller to open the Start menu. (see screenshot below)



2. Select the All Apps icon on the Start menu, or say the All Apps voice command. (see screenshot below)



3. Select the Desktop app icon on the Start menu, or say the Desktop voice command. (see screenshot below)



4. You will now see your PC desktop while inside Windows Mixed Reality. (see screenshot below)



5. If you have multiple displays connected to your Windows 10 PC, then you can select the Switch monitor icon at the top left corner of the Desktop app or say the Switch monitor voice command to switch between desktops on each display. (see screenshot below)

*note The main display is shown by default in the Desktop app.



6. Select the display you want to switch to. (see screenshot below)



7. When you are finished interacting with your PC desktop, you can select the Close icon at the top right corner of the Desktop app or say the Close voice command. (see screenshot below)




That's it,
Shawn


Related Tutorials

• How to Set Up Windows Mixed Reality Headset in Windows 10
• How to Open and Use Windows Mixed Reality Flashlight in Windows 10
• How to Change Desktop and Windows Mixed Reality Input Switching in Windows 10

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Windows Mixed Reality Desktop Application is not Working

Hi,

If you are referring to the suggested troubleshooting step in this article, then
we might need to report this issue to the appropriate team. You can try to uninstall and reinstall the Mixed Reality. If the issue persists, click
Appendix > Filing bugs and feedback. Follow the steps accordingly.

Let us know how it goes.

 

Windows Mixed Reality HP Disconnects Upon Visor Lift

Hi,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

We understand the difficulties you are facing with the HP Windows Mixed Reality device and we appreciate your effort for providing the information on the issue. In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to
the questions below.

• What is the make and model of the PC?
  
• What is the model number of the Windows Mixed Reality HP device?
  
• Did you check the Windows Mixed Reality
  HP on a different computer?
  
• Are you aware of any changes in the PC prior to this issue?

However, we would suggest you to perform these methods and check if the issue persists.

Method 1: Troubleshoot
Mixed Reality headset displays

We would suggest you to perform the steps as referred under Mixed Reality headset display in this article:
Troubleshooting Windows Mixed Reality.

Method 2: New user account

This issue may be due to a profile corruption. Hence, in order to eliminate possibilities, we would suggest you to create a new user account and check. Follow the steps from the article

Create a local user or administrator account in Windows 10 to create a new user account.

We await your response.

Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

BlueSoliel Bluetooth not working with windows mixed reality.

Hi Shuken,

Software incompatibility and outdated driver are some of the possible reasons why you are experiencing an issue with using the Bluetooth feature of your Windows 10. To provide an accurate solution, I would need you to answer the following questions:

• Which build and edition of Windows 10 is currently installed on your PC?
• What changes were made to the device before this issue occurred?
• Were you able to use the Bluetooth software before this issue happened?

For initial troubleshooting, I suggest that you follow the steps provided by
Jay_Ca in this thread. It serves as a guide on how to address
Bluetooth issues in Windows 10 device.

Visit these links for further help and information about Mixed Reality:

• Controllers in Windows Mixed Reality
• Troubleshooting Windows Mixed Reality

Looking forward to your response.

 

Windows Mixed Reality Issues

Hi AlienJr.,

I suggest that you check the Windows Mixed Reality: Enthusiast's Guide
on this link to get more information about other troubleshooting steps you can perform. I recommend that
you check the section Mixed Reality headset displays since most of the symptoms you
described fall under it.

To notify us and have us get back to you, simply reply to this post.

Regards.

 

lenovo Mixed reality controllers

Hello Bill,

To better assist you with your concern, I'd like to know the following:

• Confirm which build is currently installed on your device. To check, follow the steps below:

1. Press Windows key + R, then type in winver.
2. Click OK.
3. Were there any recent changes made prior to this issue?
4. Are you getting any specific error messages when setting up the Mixed Reality Controllers?
5. What is the make and model of your computer?

Upon researching, it was stated in this article that KB4284848 "Addresses a performance issue with Windows Mixed Reality on some laptops with hybrid graphics adapters, such as Surface Book 2".
If you're using a laptop that supports hybrid graphics adapters, then its advisable to install the said KB update.

In addition, here are some articles that may help you troubleshoot your Mixed Reality Controllers:

• Troubleshooting Windows Mixed Reality
• Using Windows Mixed Reality FAQ

Looking forward to your response.

Regards.