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Windows Devices

User Guide


 

Browse to this web page: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/user-documentation/connect-windows-7-10

 

Select Windows 64-bit to download the Remote Desktop installer file

 

Wait for the file download to complete – it will likely appear on the bottom left or the upper right of your browser.

 

Click on the file to start the install.

 

Click Next

 

Accept the License Agreement terms and click Next

Ensure Install just for you is selected and click Install

When the install completes ensure Launch Remote Desktop when setup exits is selected and click Finish to launch the Remote Desktop Application.

You can also launch the application from your Windows start menu

Click Subscribe

Enter your email address then click Next

Enter your password then click Sign in

A challenge SMS code will be sent to your cell phone.  Enter your code and click Verify

 

Note: If this is your first time accessing the corporate environment, you will be prompted to set up your cell phone for secondary authentication.

Note

 

If this is your personal computer, you may see the following notice.  You are not required to Allow my organization to manage your device. 

 

For your own privacy, we recommend that you uncheck this box and click No, sign in to this app only.

 

 

Your email is associated with a subscription.

If you see this alert message, please open a helpdesk ticket via the online portal at https://help.homebridge.com

 

Once successfully authenticated, you will see an icon for the virtual desktop that has been assigned to you.

 

Click on the icon to access your virtual desktop 

(optional) By default, the desktop will open across all monitors.  If you wish for the desktop to only open on one monitor or in a window, right click on the icon and select Settings.

 

Unselect Use default settings.  Select any options for your customized result.

 

 

You will be challenged again for your password.  Enter your password, click Remember me (optional), and then click OK.

You can now navigate your virtual desktop.

 

Note: If you previously used OneDrive, your files will appear shortly

When you have finished using the virtual desktop, it is best to sign out.

 

Click Start menu from within the virtual desktop environment.

 

Then click on your username and Sign out.

As the Azure Virtual Desktop evolves, other services and icons could be made available to you.

Help and Support

 

If you need assistance or have any questions, open a helpdesk ticket at https://www.homebridge.com