How to release mouse capture in VirtualBox?

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I'm on my MacbookPro and using TeamViewer for remote access to my 2k3 Server. On this server I installed VirtualBox to create a virtual machine. But now I stuck at this screen and no more can use my mouse.

How can I release the mouse capture?

You may want to consider using Remote Desktop to connect. – Thorbjørn Ravn Andersen Mar 12 '22 at 13:58 — Thorbjørn Ravn Andersen, Mar 12 '22 at 13:58

score 17 · Answer 1 · answered Oct 25 '15 at 22:44

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You need to press "host key" which is written in right bottom corner of VirtualBox window.

Looking at your screenshot its Right Ctrl.

Its not default Mac Command ⌘ because you are running VirtualBox on Windows host, which you are accessing using TeamViewer.

See virtualBox manual: link

answered Oct 25 '15 at 22:44

Alex

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Note: That's the "Ctrl" key on the right-side of your keyboard. (Not "Ctrl" + "right arrow" keys, as I was trying.) – Alexander Collins Oct 20 '20 at 21:41

Ian C. · Answer 2 · 2016-04-07T19:23:14.113

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Press Control+Command+⌘ at the same time to release the mouse from the VirtualBox window.

edited Apr 07 '16 at 19:23

answered Jan 21 '15 at 05:05

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I tried it several times but had no luck. I found a solution for my problem: quit Teamviewer then login again , and I had my cursor back. – quangtruong1985 Jan 23 '15 at 10:35

score 6 · Answer 3 · edited Nov 20 '19 at 16:40

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Control Alt Delete worked for me

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edited Nov 20 '19 at 16:40

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answered Nov 15 '19 at 15:58

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It's ok to have a couple answers - especially if you add a screen shot showing how to execute this - not everyone knows where the delete key is on the Mac or knows you have to use a menu item or other software keyboard. – bmike Nov 15 '19 at 18:20
You've found a trick, the right way for windows is pressing **RightCtrl+RightAlt** – Arash.Zandi Dec 31 '19 at 13:38

score 0 · Answer 4 · answered Aug 09 '17 at 06:08

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You could also try triggering Sticky Keys (Press Shift repeatedly) that will pop you back to windows control. click no on the Sticky keys popup before you click back into virtual box (You can't trigger sticky keys if the pop up is open).

answered Aug 09 '17 at 06:08

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score 0 · Answer 5 · edited Dec 31 '19 at 13:40

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You also use Ctrl+Alt+Del per Teamviewer Panel.

edited Dec 31 '19 at 13:40

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answered Apr 24 '19 at 19:49

Marco Göbenich

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score 0 · Answer 6 · answered Sep 14 '21 at 17:32

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Update 2021: You must HOLD the RIGHT CTRL KEY while moving the mouse to escape the Virtual Machine.

If you look closely at the image below it shows the hotkey that needs to keep on pressing to escape from the virtual machine.

answered Sep 14 '21 at 17:32

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score 0 · Answer 7 · answered Mar 12 '22 at 13:27

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I have faced the same issue while I installed virtualbox for the first time.

To switch between host and the VB press "right ctrl" on your keyboard.

Hope this will solve your problem.

answered Mar 12 '22 at 13:27

Ashraful H Khan

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score 0 · Answer 8 · answered Oct 19 '22 at 16:52

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Already Virtualbox gives you the guide at the bootom right of the window:

for me, as you can see in the picture, i have to use the Command button (⌘) LEFT one.

answered Oct 19 '22 at 16:52

Abdennour TOUMI

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How to release mouse capture in VirtualBox?

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Update 2021: You must HOLD the RIGHT CTRL KEY while moving the mouse to escape the Virtual Machine.