Ensure that you have already installed VMware Workstation 12 by following the instructions on the official VMware website.
Once the software is launched, you will be presented with the main interface of VMware Workstation 12.
Here, you will find a list of your virtual machines, as well as various menus and prefs.
If you have already created a virtual machine, simply opt for virtual machine from the list to proceed.
After selecting the virtual machine, press the Start or Power On button to power on the virtual machine.
The virtual machine will now boot up and you will be able to access its desktop.
VMware Tools provides additional features and functionality, including improved graphics performance and seamless mouse integration.
If you have not installed VMware Tools, you should do so before proceeding to the next steps.
To power on the virtual machine, locate the Start or Power On button within VMware Workstation 12s interface.
press this button to initiate the booting process of the virtual machine.
It may take a few moments for the virtual machine to fully power on and display the desktop.
Be patient and allow it to complete the booting process before proceeding to the next steps.
The following steps are based on a Windows operating system.
To reach the View menu, navigate to the top of the VMware Workstation 12 interface.
press the View menu to proceed.
When you opt for View menu, a dropdown list of options will appear.
However, the key options you gotta look for are Full Screen and Display.
This option allows you to maximize the virtual machine interface and utilize both monitors in your dual monitor setup.
Within the View menu, look for the Full Screen option.
press the Full Screen option to initiate the full screen mode on VMware Workstation 12.
Enabling full screen mode is essential to fully utilize the screen real estate of your dual monitor setup.
To reach the display configs, navigate to the View menu once again.
Within the View menu, look for the Display or Display configs option.
press this option to jump into the display configs window.
This allows you to choose between a mirrored display or an extended display setup, depending on your needs.
Take some time to explore the display controls and customize them according to your preferences.
when you obtain made the necessary display prefs adjustments, apply the changes and exit the display prefs window.
The virtual machine will now be displayed across both monitors with the adjusted parameters in place.
Once in full screen mode, navigate to the VMware Workstation 12 toolbar at the top of the screen.
You will find a set of icons and options within the toolbar.
Look for the Full Screen icon, which typically resembles two overlapping monitors.
tap on this icon to enable full screen mode on the second monitor.
Take advantage of the expanded workspace and enjoy a seamless multi-tasking experience on your virtual machines.
Step 7: Enjoy full screen on VMware Workstation 12 with dual monitors
Congratulations!
You have successfully enabled full screen mode on VMware Workstation 12 with dual monitors.
We started by opening VMware Workstation 12 and powering on the virtual machine.
Remember to experiment with different configurations and options to find the setup that works best for you.
