Running Amazon VM with Windows 10: Setting Up a Custom Screen Mirroring Client

Running Amazon VM Windows 10: Setting up Custom Screen Mirroring Client

Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers a variety of virtual machines (VMs) that allow users to run Windows 10 on the cloud. One of the benefits of using a VM is the ability to access and control the desktop remotely. In this article, we will cover how to set up a custom screen mirroring client for an Amazon VM running Windows 10.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following:

• An Amazon Web Services account
• An Amazon VM running Windows 10
• A device to use as the screen mirroring client (e.g. a laptop, tablet, or smartphone)

Setting up the Screen Mirroring Client

There are a variety of screen mirroring clients available, but for this article, we will be using Microsoft's Remote Desktop app as an example. The steps for setting up the screen mirroring client may vary depending on the app you choose.

1. Download and install the screen mirroring client app on your device.
2. Launch the app and click on the "+" button to add a new remote desktop connection.
3. Enter the IP address of your Amazon VM in the "PC name" field.
4. Enter your Windows 10 username and password in the appropriate fields.
5. Click on "Save" to save the new remote desktop connection.

Configuring the Amazon VM for Screen Mirroring

Once you have set up the screen mirroring client on your device, you will need to configure the Amazon VM to allow screen mirroring. The steps for this may vary depending on the version of Windows 10 you are running, but the general process is as follows:

1. Log in to your Amazon VM using the Remote Desktop app.
2. Right-click on the Start button and select "System" from the context menu.
3. Click on "Remote Desktop" in the left-hand menu.
4. Check the box next to "Allow remote connections to this computer".
5. Click on "Apply" to save the changes.

Mock Custom Screen Mirroring Client Resolution

If you would like to use a custom resolution for the screen mirroring client, you can do so by modifying the Remote Desktop connection settings. The steps for this may vary depending on the screen mirroring client app you are using, but the general process is as follows:

1. Launch the screen mirroring client app on your device.
2. Select the remote desktop connection you created for your Amazon VM.
3. Click on the "Display" tab.
4. Check the box next to "Use all my monitors for the remote session" (if applicable).
5. Enter your desired resolution in the "Display configuration" section.
6. Click on "Save" to save the changes.

Setting up a custom screen mirroring client for an Amazon VM running Windows 10 is a relatively simple process. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can remotely access and control your Amazon VM from a variety of devices. Additionally, you can customize the screen mirroring experience by modifying the Remote Desktop connection settings to suit your needs.

References

• Importing a virtual machine into Amazon EC2
• Remote Desktop clients
• Microsoft Remote Desktop app