![]() ![]() However if the operator reboots the machine, which they have been known to do, the VM does not start up in exclusive mode which presents an opportunity for curious operators to poke around or gain access to the Host desktop. We can both sets of CTRL,ALT keys if needed but that's not the goal of this post. The obfuscation will prevent most operators from discovering the correct CTRL+ALT key method to take the VM out of exclusive mode. If an engineer starts the system they are instructed to put the VM in exclusive mode. VMs will be password protected to prevent changes to the VMware.Host OS uses Sharpkeys to disable Left CTRL and Right ALT key as obfuscation method to prevent accidental disable of exclusive mode.Automatic startup of SCADA software which has built-in filtering of CTRL,ALT,Win key for VM OS. ![]() Automatic startup and login of VMware in fullscreen mode.Automatic startup and login of the Host OS.These PCs are currently configured as follows I am currently deploying 12 Workstation industrial PCs to the manufacturing floor. I am seeking a way to have the VM start up in Exclusive mode automatically, essentially creating a Kiosk environment. VM usage: SCADA HMI - essentially Kiosk Mode
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