Guidelines

How do I set up RemoteFX?

How do I set up RemoteFX?

To configure RemoteFX vGPU on your Windows Server 2016 host:

  1. Install the graphics drivers recommended by your GPU vendor for Windows Server 2016.
  2. Create a VM running a guest OS supported by RemoteFX vGPU. To learn more, see RemoteFX 3D Video Adapter (vGPU) support.
  3. Add the RemoteFX 3D graphics adapter to the VM.

What is replacing RemoteFX?

Microsoft recommends that customers use DDA instead of using RemoteFX after April 2021. DDA (Discrete Device Assignment) is a feature that allows you to attach a device (in my case, a PCI Express device) directly to a VM.

How do I enable RemoteFX vGPU?

How to re-enable RemoteFX vGPU

  1. Stop the Virtual Machine.
  2. Open Hyper-V Manager and navigate to VM Settings.
  3. Click on Add Hardware.
  4. Select RemoteFX 3D Graphics Adapter, and then select Add.

Is RemoteFX deprecated?

Deprecation: RemoteFX vGPU was removed with the release of Windows 10, version 1809 and Windows Server 2019. Disablement: RemoteFX vGPU was disabled in all applicable Windows platforms in the July 2020 Windows security updates (July 14, 2020).

How do I use RemoteFX?

Start the virtual machine and you should have RemoteFX working for your VM….RemoteFX for Windows 10 version 1803 or earlier

  1. start Hyper-V manager.
  2. go to Hyper-V Settings > Physical GPUs.
  3. select your GPU.
  4. check the box Use this GPU with RemoteFX.
  5. click OK.

What is Microsoft RemoteFX?

RemoteFX is a set of protocols for Microsoft’s Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) that are used to remotely deliver Windows virtual desktops over a local area network (LAN ). The virtual desktops are hosted on a Windows server in the data center.

Why was RemoteFX removed?

Beginning in July 2020 RemoteFX vGPU was deprecated in all versions of Windows because of security vulnerabilities. It was scheduled to be completely removed in February 2021.

How do I enable RemoteFX USB redirection?

To enable RemoteFX USB Device redirection please perform the steps below:

  1. On a client PC run gpedit.msc.
  2. Navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Remote Desktop Services > Remote Desktop Connection Client > RemoteFX USB Device Redirection.

What is RemoteFX USB?

It allows users to access and control peripheral USB devices within an RDP session when the default RDP can’t support the redirection/passthrough on its own. RemoteFX supplements multiple high-level redirections like Port Redirection, s.a. Easy Print, Plug and Play Device Redirection, and more.