Network: Virtual Desktop for Windows running special applications

Important: You must use DePauwSecure wireless for installation and when using Virtual Desktop while on campus.

  1. To use Virtual Desktop, browse to http://desktops.depauw.edu
  2. Click Install VMware Horizon Client
    Install VMware
  3. In the Download VMware Horizon Clients window, scroll down to the VMware Horizon Client for Windows section, click Go to Downloads
    Image of Go To Downloads
  4. In the next window, click on Download
  5. If a window displays asking whether you want to save the file, click Save
  6. After the VMware Horizon View Client downloads, double-click the icon for the most recent version of the software
    Image of installer icon
  7. If a window displays asking whether you want to run the program, click Run
  8. When the wizard displays, click Next
  9. In the license agreement window, click the selection box next to I accept the terms in the License Agreement, read or print the agreement, and then click Next
  10. In the Ready to Install VMWare Horizon Client window, click Install → Finish
  11. If the computer needs to restart, click Restart
  12. Double-click the VMware Horizon Client icon found on the computer’s desktop or wherever downloaded files are saved on your computer (Note: It might open automatically.)
  13. In the VMWare Horizon Client window, double-click Add Server
    VMWare Add Server
  14.  For Enter the name of the Connection Server, enter desktops.depauw.edu, and then click Connect.
    VMWare Connection Server
  15. Log in using your DePauw Account (i.e. e-Services) username and password.
    VMWare Login
  16. Click Public Desktops to start the desktop. NOTE: Be Patient! It may take several seconds (or as even as long as 2-3 minutes) for the desktop to load. Once it is loaded and you see a Windows Desktop, it will run much faster and you can use Chrome to access Google, e-Services, Moodle, and other online resources. You can also run other applications available in the system (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
    VMWare Connect
  17. You can now use the desktop just as you would use a program that has been installed on your hard drive. (Important: When saving your work, you should save it on a flash drive, university network drive, or Box. If you save to the desktop, your work will be erased when the computer restarts.)
    Image of Warning to Not Save on Flash or Cloud
  18. When you are finished using the virtual desktop, click Start → Log off.
    Image of VMware Program Access

Notes

Due to a limited number of seats available to access the virtual desktop, please log off if you will not be using the application after 15-30 minutes.

Updated: 3/5/2021