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Overview

The Remote Desktop client for Windows Desktop allows users to access USF's Windows apps and desktops remotely from a different Windows device. 


This program replaces the old Application Gateway accessed through Citrix.


Web Client Access

  1. Navigate to the link below and sign in using your @usf.edu email address.
    https://aka.ms/wvdarmweb
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  2. Find your application from the list and left-click to launch.
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  3. Choose the local resources to make accessible to the remote application session.
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  4. Enter your password when prompted.
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  5. The application will load within the current browser tab. To upload or download files to the remote application session, refer to the Uploading and Downloading files to remote session section above.
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Uploading and Downloading Files to Remote Session

You will need to ensure your files are uploaded to OneDrive. Your OneDrive can be managed via a browser at https://usfedu-my.sharepoint.com/.
Within an application, use the Open or Save prompt and click the OneDrive – University of South Florida shortcut to access files from OneDrive.
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Uploading and Downloading Files to Remote Session

  1. You will need to ensure your files are uploaded to OneDrive. Your OneDrive can be managed via a browser at https://usfedu-my.sharepoint.com/.

  2. Within an application, use the Open or Save prompt and click the OneDrive – University of South Florida shortcut to access files from OneDrive.

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Download and Installation (Windows 10 Client)

  1. Navigate to the link below, then download the installer which best suits your system type.
    (for most systems this will be Windows 64-bit)
    Get started with the Windows Desktop client | Microsoft Docs
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    Run RemoteDesktop.msi and complete the installation process.
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  2. Once the download is complete, double-click the RemoteDesktop.msi to launch the installer. This downloaded file can be located in the Download folder on your local computer.

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  3. Once the installer has opened, click on Next.

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  4. Place a check mark next to I accept the terms in the License Agreement and then click Next.

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  5. Make sure that Install use for you is selected and then click Install.

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  6. Once the installation has been completed, click Finish.

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  7. After installation is complete, navigate to the Start Menu and open Remote Desktop.

    Note

    If you have 2 Remote Desktops showing with your Start Menu after installation, this is normal. One of the programs will be the Remote Desktop to remote into another computer and one will be to the new Application Gateway.


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Subscribe

  1. Within the Remote Desktop application, click Subscribe.
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  2. When prompted, type your @usf.edu email address and click Next.
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  3. Find your application from the list and double-click to launch. Enter your password when prompted.
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Info

If you are unable to solve your issue with this knowledge article you can contact the IT Service Desk by calling (813) 974-HELP (4357) or emailing help@usf.edu. 

If you find any errors or omissions on any knowledge base page, please send an email to the 'DocTeam' at ITDocTeam@usf.edu.