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VDI – Installing VMware Horizon Client on a Device

  1. Open a web browser on your device and go to mydesktop.morainepark.edu
    VMware mydesktop URL
  2. Click the “Download VMware Horizon Client” link. You should be sent to another website with downloads for various device operating systems.
    VMware Horizon downloads page
  3. Select the download that is correct for your device (scroll down for more options, if needed).
    VMware Horizon Clients
  4. Install the newly downloaded file per your device’s standard procedure.
  5. After installation is complete, return to your home screen or desktop, and you should see the Horizon icon. **NOTE: The icon may vary and you may have to swipe to the next screen, once at your home screen, on certain devices.
    Home screen of Apple device.
  6. Open the Horizon application and click ‘+ Add Server’. Type in mydesktop.morainepark.edu.
    Add Server option
  7. Enter your network credentials when prompted and perform any sign-in security checks.
    MPTC Sign In screen
  8. Double Click the virtual desktop to connect.
    Student virtual machine

Please contact the Technology Help Line at ext. 4357 or 1-877-230-3509 for further assistance.

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