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Horizon Client allows you to access a USF Health desktop remotely as a virtual desktop. This job aid will instruct you on how to download and install the
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Horizon Client and navigate the VMware
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Desktops. The steps may vary depending on your operating system.
The following topics are provided:
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The operating system used in this job aid is Windows 7 with Internet Explorer 8 as the browser. If you use a different operating system, some of the steps may vary.
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Install View Client
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Click Download.
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If you have selected the incorrect operating system download, you will receive an error. Return to the VMware website and select the correct operating system download option. The Internet security program may block the download, indicated by a security warning in the information bar at the top of the Web page. If this occurs, right-click the security warning and select Download File. |
The File Download dialog box will open.
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At this time, the USF approved version of VMWare Horizon is 5.5.2.
VMWare is scheduled to be decommissioned on October 31st, 2022.
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Download and Install Horizon Client- Navigate to https://view.health.usf.edu/ and select Install VMWare Horizon Client.
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Find the VMWare that is for your Operating System and select Go to Downloads to the right.
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| Click the Start button located at at the left of the toolbar and select Settings. Image Added Select System. Image Added In the left column, scroll down and select About. Image Added In the right of the window, scroll down and locate Windows specifications. Here it will list what Windows version you are currently running. Image Added Back to top |
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| Click on the Windows icon on the left of the toolbar or hit the Windows Key on the keyboard. From the Start menu click on the search icon that looks like a magnifying glass.
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The System information screen will open and will identify the edition of your Windows operating system and system type (32-bit or 64-bit).
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| Click on the Windows icon on the left of the toolbar or hit the Windows key on the keyboard. Type System in the search field that opens just above the Windows icon. Then select the item listed as System under the Control Panel heading as shown in the diagram.
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The System information screen will open and will identify the edition of your Windows operating system and system type (32-bit or 64-bit).
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Once you are on the page for the download you need, select Download Now.
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Once the file named VMware-Horizon-Client-5.5.2-18035009 is downloaded, run the file. Note |
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| A User Account Control dialog box may open, asking if you want to allow the changes to be made to your computer. If this occurs, click Yes. |
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Horizon Client Setup Install Wizard will open
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Access VMware View
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and bring up the VMware end-user license agreement dialog box. Select Agree & Install. Image Added
When the install completes, you will see a Success! box. Select Finish.
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| Before continuing, make sure that you have anything you are working on saved somewhere. If you do not, there is a high risk of your work being lost. |
- You will need to restart your computer in order for the installation to complete successfully. Select Restart Now.
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Back to top Access VMware Server- Double-click VMware Horizon Client on your desktop.
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- The VMWare Horizon Client Add Server box will open. Click New Server or double-click Add Server.
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- The VMWare Server Name box will open. Enter view.health.usf.edu in the field for Connection Server name and select Connect.
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- At login, enter your NetID and password, then select Login.
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Double-click the VMware you want to open to connect.
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PLEASE NOTE: Users utilizing PCIS Prenatal or PCIS My Care Team will no longer see a separate PCIS Icon in the selected view. You will now access the PCIS icon directly via the Clinical Desktop View. |
- The VMware View you selected will launch, initialize, and open
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desktop, always save to your network drive or Box. If you save the item to the desktop, it |
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Back to top Monitor Settings- To extend the display to a dual monitor, select the Setting icon.
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- On the left column, make sure the desktop you wish to change is selected.
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- In the right column, select the drop down next to Display and click on what you wish to change it to.
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- Once you have selected the display, select Apply.
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Toolbar Options | Description | Auto Hide | The PushPin in the toolbar represents the Auto Hide. This will allow you to hide the toolbar. | Options | Find Details, Support and Help Information about VMware. | Connect USB Device | Automatically or manually connect USB devices. | Minimize ( _ ) | Minimize the VMware View desktop. | Box ( ) | Re-size the VMware View screen. | Exit ( X ) | Close the VMware view. This will log you out of the client. |
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If you are unable to solve your issue with this knowledge base article, please contact the USF IT Service Desk by calling (813) 974-HELP (4357) or emailing help@usf.edu.
If you find any errors or omissions in any knowledge base article, please contact and inform the USF IT Service Desk by calling (813) 974-HELP (4357) or emailing help@usf.edu. |