Splashtop connections from a macOS endpoint open in a hypervisor instead of as a direct connection

Cause

Existing VMWare settings are preventing direct Splashtop connection.

Resolution

NOTE  This solution is for machines that previously connected through a VMWare hypervisor. Other hypervisors may cause similar issues and require similar configuration changes.

  1. On the macOS endpoint, open the VMWare app and navigate to Virtual Machine menu > Settings > Default Applications.
  2. Turn off Open your Mac files and web links using Windows applications.
  3. Open Splashtop in Datto RMM.