It can be pretty awkward navigating around in a Virtual PC at first, especially switching between the host and virtual machine. Here are a few keyboard shortcuts that made it a lot easier for me.
By default the "Host Key" is the right ALT key.
| Key Combination |
Description |
| Host Key + ENTER |
Toggles a virtual machine between full-screen mode and window mode. |
| Host Key + DELETE |
Sends CTRL + ALT + DELETE to the virtual machine operating system. |
| Host Key + R |
Resets the virtual machine. |
| Host Key + F4 |
Closes the virtual machine. |
| Host Key + E |
Opens the virtual machine settings. |
| Host Key + DOWN ARROW |
Minimizes the virtual machine. |
| Host Key + L |
Restores Virtual PC Console from a minimized state. Moves Virtual PC Console to the foreground. |
| Host Key + P |
Pauses or resumes the virtual machine, depending upon its current state. |
| Host Key + I |
Installs Virtual Machine Additions. |
| Host Key + C |
Copies the selected items. |
| Host Key + V |
Pastes a copied item. |
| Host Key + A |
Selects all. |
| Host Key + LEFT ARROW |
Switches to the previous virtual machine when running multiple virtual machines, unless you are using full-screen mode. |
| Host Key + RIGHT ARROW |
Switches to the next virtual machine when running multiple virtual machines, unless you are using full-screen mode. |