My (Not-So) Glorious Attempts at Passing USB to Hyper-V
Okay, so let’s get real for a sec: I dove into Hyper-V USB passthrough with enough optimism to float an air mattress, but let’s just say the landing wasn’t soft. First I tried Enhanced Session Mode, and yeah, it worked, sort of—if your definition of “worked” is “I hope you enjoy split-second hesitation every time you click.” USB over IP solutions? You better be ready to wade through an ocean of settings panels just for the thrill of watching your device stutter like it’s communicating through dial-up.
If you’re stubborn (like me) and want something that actually feels seamless, there’s this thing called Donglify—it seriously bailed me out after I ran out of patience trying to MacGyver my way through built-in tools. It’s specifically set up for scenarios like Hyper-V USB passthrough and actually works without making your scroll wheel feel like it’s trapped in slow motion.
Hey, if you’ve got a smoother trick up your sleeve that doesn’t involve buying hardware or writing your own drivers in C++, I’m all ears. Until then, just sharing what finally worked after too many cups of cold coffee and one dramatic sigh.