How to Stop XFCE Linux Mint from Presenting Default Session Login via XRDP on Hyper-V VM

Title: Setting Up and Configuring Linux Mint XFCE 24 on Hyper-V with Windows 11

Introduction

This article provides a step-by-step guide on setting up and configuring Linux Mint XFCE 24 on Hyper-V, a virtualization platform built into Windows 11. We will cover the installation process, configuration of the XFCE desktop environment, and setting the maximum resolution to 1920x1080 for a single display.

Prerequisites

• A system running Windows 11 with Hyper-V enabled
• Linux Mint XFCE 24 ISO file

Installing Linux Mint XFCE 24 on Hyper-V

1. Open Hyper-V Manager and click New to create a new virtual machine.

2. Name the virtual machine, select the generation as Generation 2, and click Next.

3. Allocate resources such as memory, processor, and network adaptor as per your requirements, then click Next.

4. On the Configure storage page, choose Dynamically expanding virtual hard disk and click Next.

5. On the Install an operating system from a boot CD/DVD-ROM or image file page, browse and select the Linux Mint XFCE 24 ISO file, then click Next.

6. On the Ready to create virtual machine page, review the settings, and click Finish.

7. Start the virtual machine, and it will boot from the ISO file. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Configuring XFCE Desktop Environment

1. After the installation is complete, start the Linux Mint XFCE virtual machine.

2. During the first boot, you will be asked to set up the user account and password. Complete the setup process.

3. Once logged in, right-click on the desktop and select Change Desktop Background.

4. In the Theme tab, choose a theme that you prefer.

5. In the Window Manager tab, select xfce4-wm if it's not already selected.

6. Click Close to save the changes.

Setting Maximum Resolution to 1920x1080

1. Right-click on the desktop, select Settings, and click on the Display tab.

2. In the Display tab, select the monitor from the dropdown menu.

3. Under Resolution, select Custom Scale Factor.

4. Set the scale factor to 1 and the resolution to 1920x1080.

5. Click Apply and then Close.

Conclusion

You have now successfully installed Linux Mint XFCE 24 on Hyper-V and configured the XFCE desktop environment with a maximum resolution of 1920x1080. This setup allows you to run Linux Mint XFCE as a virtual machine on Windows 11, making it easier to use both operating systems on a single machine.

References

• Linux Mint XFCE 24
• Hyper-V
• Installing Linux on Hyper-V
• Configuring XFCE Desktop Environment