Mouse not captured in Windows Server 2008.

Question

_{Tuesday, July 9, 2019 9:36 AM}

Hi All,

I am trying to install Windows Server 2008 on a hyper- V Virtual Machine. The Generation of my machine is Generation 1. I am unable to install the Operating System on this Virtual Machine because it is giving the error " Mouse input cannot be captured in Remote Desktop Session".

How could we move forward with it?

Thanks in advance.

All replies (3)

_{Tuesday, July 9, 2019 4:24 PM ✅Answered}

Sounds like you'll need to fall back on keyboarding skills until OS is installed where you can install integration services.

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Regards, Dave Patrick ....
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Microsoft MVP [Windows Server] Datacenter Management

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_{Tuesday, July 9, 2019 12:27 PM}

What version of Hyper-V?

Maybe something here (https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windowsserver/en-US/5e01e5b3-ed30-45bf-a64b-d2661d8801be/mouse-amp-keyboard-issue-in-hyperv-manager?forum=winserverhyperv) would help?

tim

_{Tuesday, July 9, 2019 4:14 PM}

Yes, this is expected behavior. You'll need to use the keyboard to begin and complete the installation.

IIRC, once the Integration Components are installed, you'll have mouse access.

EDIT:  Once the OS is installed and you've had your reboot, changed the admin PW, etc., you'll gain mouse control.