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

• New installation instructions for connecting to UIC's Virtual Computer Lab service

  • Windows

    • Downloading the Windows Desktop Client

    • Installing the Windows Desktop Client

    • Launching the Windows Desktop Client

  • MacOS

Content Section

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

 

New installation instructions for connecting to UIC's Virtual Computer Lab service on both Windows and MacOS platforms

 

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.

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

• 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".

• Step 4: Click "Finish".

 

Part III: Launch the Windows Desktop client

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

 

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

 

• Step 3: Enter your password.

 

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

• Step 5: Enter your 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

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

Step 6: Double-click on an available desktop host icon.

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