ACMS Virtual Computing Labs: Windows
- If you’re running a 32-bit version of Windows click here to download the 32-bit VMWare View Client installer.
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If you’re running a 64-bit version of Windows click here to download the 64-bit VMWare View Client installer.
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The installer will download onto either the desktop or the "Downloads" folder, depending on where you told your browser to download files to.
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Once the download has completed, double-click on the installer.
- During the installation you will be asked for a view connection server, enter virtuallab.ucsd.edu
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After installation you will have a shortcut icon on your desktop. Double click it.
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Next type virtuallab.ucsd.edu, then click connect.
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Now enter your UCSD username and password, make sure the domain is set to AD.
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You are now ready to connect to the virtual labs you have been given access to. Double click the computer icon
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Your screen will refresh and you will now be able to run the software installed on the Virtual Lab computer.
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When you are done click the 'x' on the top bar and you will be back to your normal desktop view.
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NOTE: Be sure to save any important files you wish to keep inside you "Documents" folder (AKA the "H:/" drive). Any files left behind on the background desktop of the ACMS Virtual Lab comuter or outside of your Documents folder may be lost and deleted.
If you lose a file, please contact the ACMS Help Desk and we'll do our best to recover it.