Windows Virtual Desktop Software

• Nothing can be saved to the virtual desktop. All data is erased when you log out. Please save your work to OneDrive.
• You will be logged out after one hour of inactivity. All unsaved data will be lost.
• Once you've followed the connection instructions below, please see additional tips and resources for using Window Virtual Desktop from Research, Instruction, Technology.
  

1. Download and install the Windows Remote Desktop App from the App Store. (If you already have the Remote Desktop App installed on your Mac, skip to step 5.)
2. When the installation is complete, click the Open button, which will launch the Remote Desktop application.
3. When asked "Help us make your experience better?", click Not now
4. When asked "We need to request access to your microphone and camera", click Continue and then OK twice.
5. Click on the Workspaces tab and then click Add Workspace
6. Copy and paste this URL: https://rdweb.wvd.microsoft.com/api/arm/feeddiscovery and click Add
7. Sign in using your username@trincoll.edu and your Trinity password
8. After Remote Desktop finds the associated resources, under General_Labs3, click Lab Desktop
9. Login again using your Trinity password
10. To disconnect:
1. Click on the Start Menu (bottom left)
2. Click Power Button and then Disconnect

Connecting to the Windows Virtual Desktop from the Windows OS Client

1. Open a private/incognito window on your web browser
1. How to open an incognito window in Firefox
2. How to open an incognito window in Chrome
3. How to open an incognito window in Safari
2. Go to wvd.trincoll.edu
3. Login as username@trincoll.edu and your Trinity password
4. Under General_Labs3, click Lab Desktop
5. In the Access Local Resources box that appears, click the Allow button
6. Log in again as username@trincoll.edu and your Trinity password
7. To disconnect:
1. Click on your Name (top right)
2. Click Sign Out