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The Windows Admin Center: Virtualization Mode public preview build has been updated!

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Davanna-White
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Jun 10, 2026

September 1st, 2026: The Windows Admin Center: Virtualization mode preview build has been updated to build number 2.7.5.21. This build includes hardening against LDAP coercion and injection. There are no other functional changes in this build.

Thank you for your continued support and engagement with the Virtualization Mode (vMode) public preview! Your testing and feedback are integral to making a better product.

Learn more about vMode

Missed our recent public preview 2 announcement? Check it out here. 

Not sure what we mean by Virtualization Mode? Start here.

The public preview build has been updated to build number 2.7.1.8. The following issues have been addressed in this build:

  • Fixed an issue where users trying to install vMode on non-English systems with a compatible OS were receiving an error message about not meeting OS requirements
  • Fixed an issue where users were receiving “access denied” errors when trying to access the vMode gateway after install—see the reported GitHub issue for more details
  • Fixed an issue where Network intent creation would fail due to an incorrect parameter—see the reported GitHub issue for more details
  • Fixed an issue where Access tool was not loading with the correct locale configured in gateway settings
  • Added support for Windows Server evaluation SKUs for both gateway installation and added resources
  • Added tooltips to fields in the Add resource workflow
  • All Windows Admin Center extensions have been upgraded to Angular 20 to take advantage of performance and security improvements
  • Platform security improvements

As a reminder, running the installer for the latest build version will update your existing installation to that version. Your vMode agents will also be automatically updated.

Install the latest build today and keep on testing! If you encounter issues or have additional thoughts, please leave us feedback.


Happy virtualizing!

Davanna White and the vMode team

Updated Sep 01, 2026
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5 Comments

  • Corte-Alan's avatar
    Corte-Alan
    Copper Contributor

    Hello

    I am using version 2.7.4.18 and have identified an issue during remote access.

    When connecting remotely, even after configuring the keyboard as “Portuguese”, the “\” (backslash) key is not recognized correctly. When I press it, the system registers “/” (forward slash) instead.

    My physical keyboard is configured as Portuguese-BR (ABNT). However, in the remote access system, the only available option is “Portuguese”, without specifying the Brazilian layout.

    This issue makes remote access through this method impractical, as the “\” key is essential, especially for entering network paths, commands, and various Windows resources.

    Could you please check whether there is a keyboard mapping issue in version 2.7.4.18?

  • I'm seeing a bit of conflicting info out there.  Does the current build support iSCSI SANs now?

    If a customer was moving from a non-intent based hyper-v cluster - would it be recommended to complete other steps first, or is there a workflow to help convert/onboard into vMode all as one for existing clusters?

      • bpoole's avatar
        bpoole
        Copper Contributor

        When do you anticipate GA being released?