Connect to a reader in a Hyper-V virtual machine via RDP

Microsoft Hyper-V supports the pass-through of USB devices including our readers using RemoteFX USB device redirection.

To make a reader available in a Hyper-V virtual machine:

1. Shut down the virtual machine (VM).
   Its state in Hyper-V Manager must be Off.
2. To access readers via USB-HID or virtual COM port, configure group policies for the RDP client.
3. Start the VM in Hyper-V Manager.

4. In the View menu, enable Enhanced session.

   

5. Open a Command Prompt as an administrator.

6. Run the following command, replacing VM name with the VM's name as shown in Hyper-V Manager:

   vmconnect.exe localhost "VM name" /edit
   

7. In the dialog that opens, click Show Options.

   

8. In the Local Resources tab, click More....

   

9. Select Other supported RemoteFX USB devices.

10. Below, select the reader and click OK.

    

The reader is now available in the VM.