Virtualbox host key: change host key - how it works
The host key makes it easier to get out of a virtual machine in Virtualbox, but the host key is not cheap for all users. In this practical tip, we will show you how to change the key assignment.
Virtualbox host key: change host key - how it works
The host key is generally assigned the right [Ctrl] key. Press the button, catch mouse and keyboard. This makes it much easier to leave a virtual machine.
- Start Virtualbox and click on "Settings" under "File".
- Go to the "Input" category on the left and then to the "Virtual Machine".
- At the top you will find the entry "Host key combination". Right click on the key combination and press the desired key on the keyboard. Note that only the [Ctrl], [Alt] and [Shift] keys are suitable.
- The changes to the host key are accepted with the "OK" button.
In the next practical tip, we will show you how the seamless mode in Virutalbox works.