Blank screen when logging into Ubuntu VM using Hyper-V connect

The problem is created by having the enhanced view active in the Hyper-V connection to the VM. This may express several ways and may not occur in all situations. Does happen in Hyper-V consoles on Windows 10, 11, server 2019 and probably other server versions. In some cases there will be no enhanced view option available and there is no issue. In other cases, the option has to be deselected every time. This is new behavior as it started with VMs that have been working without a problem.

Image of login screen when enhanced session is enabled. This happens when you do a Quick Create. When you complete the login, there is just a blank screen. Other times, with existing VMs, you may get normal login screen that fails with a blank screen – next image.

Image of login screen when enhanced view is off. This will be successful. Sometimes you may get this screen with the Enhanced Session checked and it will go to a blank screen on login. Notice the option cannot be checked in this instance.

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