Connecting to Remote Desktop Remote Application

Issue/Question

How can I remotely connect to my desktop computer?

Environment

• Working from Off-Campus
• Remote Desktop
• USD Faculty
• USD Staff
• Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD) 

Resolution

Requesting access to Remote Desktop Remote Application 

1. Please contact the Service Desk with the following information: 
   1. First and Last Names
   2. USD Username or email address

Accessing Remote Desktop Remote Application

Browser-based:

1. Browse to https://client.wvd.microsoft.com/arm/webclient/index.html 
2. Type your USD email address or Pick an account - Click your USD email address
3. Enter your username or password
   Note: Complete Multi-factor Authentication if prompted
4. Click Remote to Desktop 
5. On the  Access local resources pop-up
   Clipboard
   Printer
6. Click Allow
7. Enter your credentials
   • USD username 
   • Password
8. Click Submit
9. Click Show Details
10. On USD Login Policy Click Ok
11. Type your computer name (NI#####)
12. Click Connect

Download Windows Client - Remote Desktop

1. Browse to https://aka.ms/wvd/clients/windows
2. Run the Remote Desktop installer once it is downloaded
3. Click Next- Welcome to the Remote Setup
4. I accept the terms 
5. Click Next
6. Select one:
   Install just for you
   Install for all users of this machine (recommended for USD owned computers)
7. Click Install
8. Click Finish

Opening Windows Remote Desktop

1. Click 
2. Type Remote Desktop
   Note: Right-click Remote Desktop select pin to start or pin to taskbar
3. Click Remote Desktop
4. Click Subscribe
5. Type your USD email address or Pick an account - Click your USD email address
6. Click Next
7. Click Work or school account
8. Type your USD email address and password
9. Click Sign in
   Note: Complete Multi-factor Authentication if prompted
10. Click Remote to Desktop 
11. Enter the name of your computer (NI####)