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.  

All students that access a computer lab desktop remotely must Sign up for Multi-factor Authentication

Step-by-step guide

Web Access (No Installation Needed)

  1.  Go To https://mydesktop.pccc.edu/
  2. Check " Check here to skip this screen and always use HTML Access" then Click VMware Horizon HTML Access
  3. Log In with Username and Password
  4. Select the Desktop you would like to work in (Not All desktops shown may be available to you)

Windows Instructions

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

    Download Folder

  2. Reboot your computer

    Restart Now

  3. Open the Horizon Client, click the “New Server” button, and enter: mydesktop.pccc.edu then click "Connect"

    VMware Horizion IconAdd Server boxserver name input window



  4. You will be taken to the PCCC Login Page



  5.  You will be asked to perform a multifactor authentication

  6. Double-click the icon to launch your VDI desktop



Mac Instructions


  1. Download the Horizon Client for Mac

  2. Double click on the VMware Horizon Client.dmg file to begin the install
    VMware download file
  3. Click “Agree” in the user license agreement window that appears.

    End User Agreement Window
  4. When the VMWare Horizon Client window appears, drag the “VMWare Horizon Client icon to the Applications folder.

    Installation Screen
  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.

    Security popup
  6. When you open up VMware Horizon Client click “New Server” or “+”

    New Server Window


  7. Type in mydesktop.pccc.edu and click “Connect”.

  8. You will be taken to the PCCC Login Page



  9. You will be asked to perform a multifactor authentication



  10. Double-click the icon to launch your VDI desktop

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