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Access your desktop

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To access a virtual desktop, choose the card for the desktop and connect using either the web or a DCV client.

Web connection

Accessing your desktop through the web browser is the easiest method of connection.

  • Choose Connect, or choose the thumbnail to access your desktop directly through your browser.

    Access virtual desktop through browser
DCV connection

Accessing your desktop through a DCV client offers the best performance. To access via DCV:

  1. Choose DCV Session File to download the .dcv file. You will need a DCV client installed on your system.

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  2. For installation instructions, choose the ? icon.

    Access virtual desktop through DCV
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Accessing your desktop through the web browser is the easiest method of connection.

  • Choose Connect, or choose the thumbnail to access your desktop directly through your browser.

    Access virtual desktop through browser
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