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I have a PC running Windows 10. On that PC I have VMWare hosting a Windows 10 VM. I can run the VM without issue from the local machine. The VM has a typical Windows PC Name, different from the base machine. When I try to make a Remote Desktop connection from a different PC to the VM using the VM PC Name, it connects to the base machine. I can see the VM running on the base machine and control it. I need to be able to run several VM's on this base machine and then use RDP to run remote desktop sessions on the VM's. Other configuration info:

  • The VM Network is configured as NAT and I have followed the instructions here (https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/1018809)
  • If I change to Bridged for the Network then I can ping my other PC from the VM if I set up a fixed IP address - nothing if I try DHCP but that may be due to company network constraints.
  • In Bridged mode, I can't ping back to the VM from my other PC. (Edit: fixed, this was just Network Discovery and Firewall settings) I need this system running on Windows 10 as our IT department doesn't want to support my application (even though they agree to it being used) which means I can't go to a Windows Server option. Also, the VM's need to be Windows 10 for application compatibility.
  • All the equipment under test is in the same LAN subnet and on a single, dumb switch. Any help would be appreciated.
Dean Jones
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  • Launch the menu item VM > Settings.
  • Search the start menu for command prompt from within the virtual machine. Enter ipconfig in the prompt and search for a value following the IPv4 Address. Record this address for later use.
  • Now select the menu item Edit > Virtual Network Editor.
  • Select the NAT network type and then choose NAT Settings.
  • From this new prompt, click Add to include a new port forwarder.
  • Enter the following information: Host Port: 9997, Type: TCP, Virtual machine IP address: Enter the IP you recorded in Step 2. note: This port number is 3389 by default, Save any open prompts so the configuration changes can take place.
  • The final step is to enable RDP connections from within the operating system itself.
Ajìśäfê Jëřëmiåh
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