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Access a remote Windows desktop

Follow these steps to access a remote-hosted Windows desktop.

Steps

  1. Ensure you have the VMware Horizon Client installed on your device.

  2. Open the VMware Horizon Client on your device.

  3. When prompted for a Connection Server, enter https://connect.unca.edu, then click Connect.
    horizon-connection-server.png

  4. When prompted, log in using your UNC Asheville username and password.
    horizon-login.png

  5. Double-click the desktop you'd like to access. Depending on your needs, you may see multiple options listed.
    horizon-select-desktop.png

  6. Your Windows desktop will load after a few moments.
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  7. When you've completed your work, click the Windows icon in the bottom left, click the "person" icon, then click Sign out.
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