How do I connect to the Virtual Computer Lab using the desktop application?

Overview

This article provides step-by-step instructions for connecting to UIC's Virtual Computer Lab using the desktop application on both Windows and MacOS. 

Table of Contents

Updating the Remote Desktop Mobile App

Please remember to update your Remote Desktop mobile app to iOS version 10.5.9 (5433) and/or Android version 10.0.19.1285 by July 19th, 2024, if you already have the app installed. Updating is essential to continue using the remote desktop feature on both iOS and Android platforms.

For instructions on updating the iOS app, refer to: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/remote/remote-desktop-services/clients/remote-desktop-ios

For instructions on updating the Android app, refer to: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/remote/remote-desktop-services/clients/remote-desktop-android

Installation Instructions for Connecting to UIC's Virtual Computer Lab service

Windows

Part I: Download the Windows Desktop Client

Choose the appropriate version based on your operating system:

64-bit: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2068602

32-bit: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2098960

ARM64: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2098961

 

Part II: Install the Windows Desktop Client

  • Step 1: Proceed by clicking the "Next" button to continue with the installation process.

    Click Next Button

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Step 2: Check the box next to "I accept the terms in the License Agreement" and then click "Next" to proceed with the installation.

Click I Accept after selecting the check box

 

  • Step 3: (Optional: Install for all users of this machine) If you are an administrator and prefer to install the application for all users, select the corresponding option. Otherwise, proceed by selecting "Install just for you (tboc)". Select "Install".

Optional step to install for all users if you are a administrator
 

  • Step 4: Click "Finish".

 

Part III: Launch the Windows Desktop Client

  • Step 1: Proceed by clicking on the "Subscribe" button.

Click on Subscribe

 

  • Step 2: Enter your UIC email address, then click on the "Next" button to proceed.

Enter your UIC credentials

 

  • Step 3: Enter your password.

Enter password

 

  • Step 4: Double-click on the desktop icon host to connect to.

Select the desktop icon
 

  • Step 5: Enter your password.

Enter password
 

 

MacOS​

Step 1: Install the free Microsoft Remote Desktop 10 app from the Mac App Store via https://apps.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-remote-desktop-10/id1295203466?mt=12

Step 2:

  • Open Microsoft Remote Desktop.

  • Click on the "Workspaces" tab.

  • Click "Add Workspace" to proceed.

Open Microsoft Remote Desktop and click the Workspaces tab, then click Add Workspace. 
Step 3: 

Note: Ensure you use the specified URL. The URL in the picture may differ.

Enter https://rdweb.wvd.microsoft.com. It will search for workspaces linked to this URL, and you should see these results. Click Add.

Step 4:

  • In the window that appears, enter your UIC email address (netid@uic.edu).

  • Click "Next" to proceed.

In the window that appears, enter your UIC email address (netid@uic.edu), then click Next.

Step 5:

  • When the UIC logo appears, enter your common password.

  • Click "Sign In" to proceed.

When the UIC logo appears, enter your common password, and click Sign In.
Step 6: Double-click on an available desktop host icon.

Double click on an available desktop host icon.

Step 7: Enter your NetID and common password to authenticate to the virtual desktop.

Enter your NetID and common password to authenticate to the virtual desktop.
 
 
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