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Installing the VMware View client for Virtual Desktop
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If you have never used this service before, please read the
Frequently Asked Questions section
. There are certain caveats which apply to the Virtual Lab. For example, any data saved on the C:\ drive will not be retained after log-off, similar to a lab computer.
Starting Summer 2024:
You will need to use the VPN client (
https://services.xavier.edu/TDClient/58/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=86
) to access the virtual PC environment if you are off campus or otherwise not on the Xavierwireless network or wired campus network connection.
Windows Setup and Connection Instructions:
Download the VMware Horizon View client from the landing page at
https://virtualpc.xavier.edu
:
Run the installer that you just downloaded.
Click
Next
through each of the prompts.
When prompted to specify the
Default View Connection Server
, enter the hostname:
virtualpc.xavier.edu
.
Click
Next
through each of the following prompts, and then
Install
.
Launch the VMware View Client and click
Connect
.
You will be connected to a virtual desktop.
Mac OSX Setup and Connection Instructions:
Download the VMware Horizon View client from the landing page at
https://virtualpc.xavier.edu
:
Run the installer that you just downloaded.
Click
Agree
, and drag the VMware View client into the
Applications
folder.
Launch the VMware View client from the
Applications
folder
.
Click on the
Add Server
cloud and enter the hostname:
virtualpc.xavier.edu
.
Enter your credentials, with the
Domain
set to XAVIER, and then double-click on the
Online Lab
PC.
You will be connected to a virtual desktop.
iOS (iPhone, iPad) Setup and Connection Instructions:
Search for the free VMware Horizon View Client in the App Store.
Install the app.
Click the
+
sign in the upper left corner.
Enter the hostname: virtualpc.xavier.edu and click
Connect
.
Enter your credentials, with the
Domain
set to XAVIER, and then click
Done
.
Select the
Online Lab
.
You will be connected to a virtual desktop.
Android Setup and Connection Instructions:
Search for the free VMware Horizon View Client in the Google Play store.
Install the app.
Launch the app, and click
Add Server
, entering the server name: virtualpc.xavier.edu
Click
Connect
.
Enter your credentials, with the
Domain
set to XAVIER, and then click
Connect
again.
Select:
Online Lab
.
You will be connected to a virtual desktop.
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