SMUS Virtual Desktop

Introduction

Here are the instructions for using the SMUS virtual desktop. These instructions have changed since last year

It can be used to 'log in' to a SMUS computer no matter where you are, or what type of device you are using. You will have access to your regular network drives - such as your H: drive, and all SMUS programs (even if they are not installed on your own device). It's as if you are sitting at a school machine!

New for September 2014

The virtual desktop is now based on the Windows 8.1 experience. Everything should work mostly the same as you're used to, but the start button will bring you to a different apps view that works better on tablets and touch devices.

The hardest part is figuring out how to log out. There are three ways you can do this:

1. Right click the start button, then choose Shut down or sign out -> Sign out
2. Press CTRL + ALT + DEL and click Sign Out
3. Click the start button, click the up arrow at the bottom left, click your name, then click Sign Out

How to use Virtual Desktop

Please follow these instructions ON the device you are using:

Windows 8.1, 8, 7, Vista

• Click on this link: RDS Gateway and run the file it downloads.
• Check the box "Don't ask me again for remote connections from this publisher" and click Connect.
• Sign in using your regular SMUS username/password.
• To use the program repeatedly, save the RDS Gateway file from the above link, then run the file from your Downloads folder to launch it any time.

Macintosh

• Please go to the following link and install the Microsoft RDP client: Microsoft RDP Client

iOS (iPhone,iPad, iTouch)

• Please go to the following link and purchase and install Microsoft RDP Client: Microsoft RDP Client

Android

• Please go to the following link and purchase and install Microsoft RDP Client: Microsoft RDP Client