Connection relies on built-in graphics card, not an accelerated one.
Connection relies on built-in graphics card, not an accelerated one.
Looking for assistance here, because every search I do suggests a different issue. On my home network, I've turned my old PC into a Hyper-V host. I thought it would be smart to utilize its CPU and RAM since I frequently run 2-3 virtual machines and my laptop's capacity was limited. BUT. When I link to a Hyper-V machine on this new server, I encounter another limitation. Apparently, Windows on my laptop relies on the built-in GPU for the session—not my GeForce card. It's a dual-GPU Dell notebook. Connecting to that remote VM now is putting too much strain on my system. Running the same VM locally never caused problems. Please remember; this isn't about enabling RemoteFX or anything like that—it's where Google directs me when I try to resolve this. The main concern is ensuring my connection to the remote Hyper-V server uses the NVidia card instead of my weaker onboard chip. Any advice? :-)
Optimus paired with the GTX 1050 functions as a slave card, lacks direct monitor connections, and is restricted to specific applications. The graphics card can only handle gaming or OpenCL/CUDA tasks since rendering the entire desktop isn't feasible. I own a comparable laptop, but streaming games via HDMI to a 4K TV isn't possible due to how the GPU outputs data. Even older titles that work at 4K on a 1050 Ti become unplayable.
It seems like the performance drops you're experiencing are the opposite of what you expected. Running the same VM locally works perfectly, but remote connections cause significant slowdowns and lag. This is likely counterintuitive given your usual results.
When using a remote system, the VM must compress and send the screen image, similar to streaming a game on Twitch or YouTube. Remote VMs aren't really helpful for visual content unless you enable RDI/RemoteFX.
It's not the client side. RDP is what Windows employs to send VM screens, but it's not ideal for true real-time remote desktop when you're not managing a server.
Yes, it is possible. You can set up Steam on the virtual machine and use it to stream the VM's desktop.