Some classes require software only available in computer labs. These may be accessed remotely if permitted by software licensing agreements and approved by the appropriate academic department.  

Step-by-step guide

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1. Download and install the VMware Horizon Client on your personal computer  (the install file is usually located in the download folder)
   

2. Reboot your computer

   
   
   

3. Open the Horizon Client, click the “New Server” button, and enter: Dmydesktop.pccc.edu
   
   
   Set the Domain to: STUDENTS
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4. Right-click on the Desktop Pool icon, and ensure PCoIP is selected
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7. Double-click the icon to launch your VDI desktop

   If PCoIP does not work please select VMware Blast and try again

Mac Instructions

1. Download the Horizon Client for Mac
   
   
2. Double click on the VMware Horizon Client.dmg file to begin the install
   
3. Click “Agree” in the user license agreement window that appears.
   
   
4. When the VMWare Horizon Client window appears, drag the “VMWare Horizon Client icon to the Applications folder.
   
   
5. The first time you launch the VMWare Horizon Client, you may see a security popup asking if you want to open the file. Click the “Open” button.
   
   
6. When you open up VMware Horizon Client click “New Server” or “+”
   
   
   
   
   
7. Type in Desktop.pccc.edu and click “Connect”.
   
   
8. Make sure the Domain is set to “STUDENTS” and enter your Username and Password.
   
   
9. Select VMware Horizon Client > Preferences from the menu bar and click PCoIP
10. If PCoIP does not work please select VMware Blast and try again

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