when running windows in vmware fusion how do I extend my windows desktop to my second display

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when running windows in vmware fusion how do I extend my windows desktop to my second display

I am running Windows 7 x64 Enterprise in a VMware session session on my MacBook pro. I was just given a second thunderbolt display today and I want to be able to extend my desktop when running the windows VM. When the VM is shut down it's working perfectly and awesome. However when I'm logged into and working with in the VM, I'm limited to only using one display. It would be very helpful to be able to extend to the second screen as I need to run 3-4 nearly full screen apps at once and would like to utilize this second display.

MacBook Pro (17-inch Early 2011), Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on Aug 15, 2013 6:28 PM

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FatMac-MacPro

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Aug 16, 2013 7:32 AM in response to a_skydiver

You might get better results raising that question in the VMware Fusion forum. I don't have two monitors so I can't test anything but a quick check on that forum for that question gave: "Normally if a user wants to use two monitors with a VM, they can select "Use All Displays in Full Screen" in Full screen mode."

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Aug 16, 2013 7:43 AM in response to a_skydiver

You actually just put me on EXACTLY what I needed. I'm totally golden now! Thank you, thank you!!

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Aug 16, 2013 7:52 AM in response to a_skydiver

Glad that helped. I've been a Fusion user since version 2.0 but I've never had to spread a VM over two monitors.

BTW, if your eyes are really good, with a Retina MBP 15", you can have Fusion tell the VM to use the Retina's native resolution. That would give you 2880x1800 resolution if you went full screen!

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Aug 16, 2013 8:06 AM in response to FatMac-MacPro

I have the two thunderbolts running at max. But I have to wear glasses when I work. Have had to for a while now. I'm thrilled at what I can do with the two screens. Between normal work stuff and Lightroom and Photoshop on each screen. The realistate is unreal! Best setup I've ever had to work with!!!

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