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* Check the box "Don't ask me again for remote connections from this publisher" and click Connect | * 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 | * Sign in using your regular SMUS username/password | ||
* To use the program repeatedly, save the | * To use the program repeatedly, save the SMUS Virtual Desktop file from the above link, then run the file from your Downloads folder to launch it any time | ||
=== Macintosh, iOS, or Android === | === Macintosh, iOS, or Android === | ||
Revision as of 13:23, 11 August 2014
Introduction
Here are the instructions for using the SMUS virtual desktop. These instructions have changed since last year and your previous setup will no longer work.
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:
- Right click the start button, then choose Shut down or sign out -> Sign out
- Press CTRL + ALT + DEL and click Sign Out
- 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: SMUS Virtual Desktop 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 SMUS Virtual Desktop file from the above link, then run the file from your Downloads folder to launch it any time
Macintosh, iOS, or Android
- Go to the following link and install the Microsoft RDP client
- Run the RD Client app on your device
- Choose "Remote Resources" or "Add remote resources". Depending on your device, you may need to click on a toolbar button or drop down a selection at the top of the screen.
- Enter the following settings:
- URL: https://desktop.smus.ca/rdweb/feed/webfeed.aspx (you can copy and paste this into the URL)
- User name: user.name (your SMUS username)
- Password: your SMUS password
- Tap DesktopFarm to log in
Once you have set up the Remote Resources section, you can skip straight to tapping on DesktopFarm in the future.