how to display vm window (Windows 11 Pro) across multiple displays on my mac

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how to display vm window (Windows 11 Pro) across multiple displays on my mac

Chuck L 0

I use Microsoft Remote Desktop (Version 10.9.10 (2327)) on my Mac to connect to my Azure Windows 11 Pro VM (Virtual Machine). I have 3 monitors attached to my Mac. When the VM opens up, it takes over one of my monitors. I have tried to make it spread across multiple monitors with no success. I've checked the "Use All Monitors" within the Remote Desktop app with no success. I'm out of ideas. Can someone give some kindly advice on a fix? Only other alternative would be to buy a huge monitor that can hold everything on my VM...... Thanks

Himanshu Shekhar 160 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-08-05T23:04:00.7733333+00:00

Hello Chuck L

To extend remote desktop across multiple monitors on a Mac, try launching the Microsoft Remote Desktop App. Find saved virtual machine (VM) connection and click the pencil icon to open its settings.

Navigate to the Display tab. Make sure the option "Use all monitors" is selected. Then, under the Resolution section, choose Custom, and enter the total width and height that match your combined monitor setup. For example, if you're using three monitors at 1920×1080 resolution each, you would enter 5760×1080.

Once entered the resolution, close the settings window to save changes. Then, double-click the VM connection to launch the session. The virtual desktop now extends across all connected displays.

Kindly let us know if the suggested steps helps or you need further assistance on this issue.
Himanshu Shekhar 160 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-08-07T19:46:41.8066667+00:00

Hello Chuck L

Could you please provide an update on this post?

Kindly let us know if the below helps or you need further assistance on this issue.
Himanshu Shekhar 160 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-08-11T19:59:39.74+00:00

Hello Chuck L

Could you please provide an update on this post?

Kindly let us know if the below helps or you need further assistance on this issue.

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Himanshu Shekhar 160 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-08-05T23:04:00.7733333+00:00

Hello Chuck L

To extend remote desktop across multiple monitors on a Mac, try launching the Microsoft Remote Desktop App. Find saved virtual machine (VM) connection and click the pencil icon to open its settings.

Navigate to the Display tab. Make sure the option "Use all monitors" is selected. Then, under the Resolution section, choose Custom, and enter the total width and height that match your combined monitor setup. For example, if you're using three monitors at 1920×1080 resolution each, you would enter 5760×1080.

Once entered the resolution, close the settings window to save changes. Then, double-click the VM connection to launch the session. The virtual desktop now extends across all connected displays.

Kindly let us know if the suggested steps helps or you need further assistance on this issue.
Himanshu Shekhar 160 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-08-07T19:46:41.8066667+00:00

Hello Chuck L

Could you please provide an update on this post?

Kindly let us know if the below helps or you need further assistance on this issue.
Himanshu Shekhar 160 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-08-11T19:59:39.74+00:00

Hello Chuck L

Could you please provide an update on this post?

Kindly let us know if the below helps or you need further assistance on this issue.

Answer 1

Hi Chuck L

As you mentioned that you have already checked the Use All Monitors option within the Remote desktop of your VM.

Now, once connected to the VM, right-click on the desktop and select Display settings, ensure that all monitors are detected. you should see multiple displays listed. Set the display mode to Extend these displays if it is not already set. This allows the VM to use all available monitors.

Go to System Preferences on your Mac and select Displays. Ensure that all monitors are recognized and configured correctly.

Launch your VM -> Click View -> Enter Full Screen on All Displays. Also make sure your MacOS, Remote Desktop client, and VM drivers are all up to date.

Hope this helps!

Please Let me know if you have any queries.

Answer 2

Charles Lundberg 0

Thankyou all for looking at this issue. Unfortunately, the advice received did not work. My work-around was to buy a 49" monitor. I've now got the realestate I need.

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