Windows Virtual Desktop Software

Software Available on Windows Virtual Desktop

Files may be removed when you log out. Please save your work to OneDrive or other cloud storage.
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.

NOTE: The web version is the recommended way to connect.

Open a private/incognito window on your web browser
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2. How to open an incognito window in Chrome
3. How to open an incognito window in Safari
Go to wvd.trincoll.edu
Login as [email protected] and your Trinity password
Under General_Labs 2025-2026, click GenLab
In the Access Local Resources box that appears, click the Allow button
Log in again as [email protected] and your Trinity password
1. Note that the first time you ever log in will take several minutes as your profile gets created. Subsequent logins will be faster.
To disconnect:
1. Click on your Name (top right)
2. Click Sign Out

NOTE: This method is available but the web version above is the preferred method.

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.)
When the installation is complete, click the Open button, which will launch the Remote Desktop application.
When asked “Help us make your experience better?“, click Not now
When asked “We need to request access to your microphone and camera“, click Continue and then OK twice.
Click on the Workspaces tab and then click Add Workspace
Copy and paste this URL: https://rdweb.wvd.microsoft.com/api/arm/feeddiscovery and click Add
Sign in using your [email protected] and your Trinity password
After Remote Desktop finds the associated resources, under General_Labs 2025-2026, click GenLab
Login again using your Trinity password
To disconnect:
1. Click on the Start Menu (bottom left)
2. Click Power Button and then Disconnect

NOTE: This method is available but the web version at the top is the preferred method.

Download and install the Windows Virtual Desktop App
When the installation is complete, click the Finish button, which will launch the Remote Desktop application
In the Let’s get started box, click the Subscribe button
Sign in using your [email protected] and your Trinity password
In the Stay signed in to all your apps box, uncheck Allow my organization to manage my device and click OK
After Remote Desktop finds the associated resources, under General_Labs 2025-2026, click GenLab
Login again using your Trinity password
To disconnect:
1. Click on the Start Menu (bottom left)
2. Click the Power Button and then Disconnect