Window 10 Pro Installation: Hyper-V Uses Pin Authentication for RDP

Windows 10 Pro Installation: Hyper-V Uses Pin Authentication for RDP

Hyper-V is a native virtualization solution in Windows 10 Pro that allows users to create and run virtual machines (VMs) on their local computer. With Hyper-V, users can run multiple VMs on a single physical machine, each with its own operating system and applications. This provides a convenient and cost-effective way to test new software, run legacy applications, or provide isolated environments for development and testing.

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and VM Connect

One common use case for Hyper-V is to access VMs remotely over a network. This can be done using the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and the VM Connect tool, which is included with Hyper-V. RDP is a widely used protocol for remote access to Windows machines, and VM Connect provides a secure and integrated experience for accessing Hyper-V VMs remotely.

Pin Authentication for RDP

Starting with Windows 10 version 1809, Hyper-V introduced a new feature for RDP called Pin Authentication. This feature allows users to authenticate to a VM using a PIN, instead of entering a username and password. This provides an additional layer of security, as well as a more convenient and faster way to access the VM.

Enabling Pin Authentication for RDP

To enable Pin Authentication for RDP, follow these steps:

1. Open the Hyper-V Manager.
2. Select the VM you want to enable Pin Authentication for.
3. Click on the "Settings" option.
4. In the Settings window, go to the "Security" section.
5. Check the "Use enhanced session mode" option.
6. Check the "Allow connections only from computers running RDP with Network Level Authentication (NLA)" option.
7. Check the "Use Pin Authentication" option.

Using Pin Authentication for RDP

To use Pin Authentication for RDP, follow these steps:

1. Open the Remote Desktop Connection tool (mstsc.exe).
2. Enter the name or IP address of the Hyper-V host in the Computer field.
3. Check the "Allow me to save credentials" option.
4. Click on the "Connect" button.
5. When prompted, enter the Pin you set up for the VM.

Q&A

Q: I previously installed Hyper-V and it would automatically create a username for the local VM. I tried signing in with my Microsoft account but it didn't work. Any solutions?

A: It seems that Hyper-V has changed its default behavior in newer versions of Windows 10. You can still create a local user account for the VM and use it to sign in. Alternatively, you can try joining the VM to your Microsoft account using the "Settings" app within the VM.

• Hyper-V is a virtualization solution included with Windows 10 Pro.
• Hyper-V allows users to create and run VMs on a local machine.
• Hyper-V can be used with RDP for remote access to VMs.
• Starting with Windows 10 version 1809, Hyper-V introduced Pin Authentication for RDP.
• Pin Authentication provides an additional layer of security and a more convenient way to access VMs remotely.
• To enable Pin Authentication for RDP, follow the steps in the "Enabling Pin Authentication for