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VMware Horizon Client with Educloud Research

VMware Horizon Client is the preferred method for logging in to Educloud Research desktops. Here is how to install the client.

On your personal device

  1. Download the software from VMwares download page
  2. Select the row corresponding with your operating system and click Go to downloads on the right-hand side
  3. Click Download Now
  4. Open the downloaded installation file and follow the instructions to install the software.
  5. The installation requires a reboot.
  6. Click this link to learn how to set up VMware Horizon Client for first-time use
    1. Click WMware Horizon Client
    2. Click First-time setup and login

On a UiO-managed device (Windows)

On UiO-managed devices VMware Horizon Client can be downloaded from Windows Software Center

  1. To open Software Center press Windows + S or open the start-menu and type software center
  2. Press enter to start the application
  3. In the upper right corner of Software Center search for horizon
  4. Click on VMware Horizon Client
    • If multiple versions are available, chose the one with the highest version number below
  5. Click on Install. The software will be ready shortly
  6. Click this link to learn how to set up VMware Horizon Client for first-time use
    1. Open the entry on WMware Horizon Client
    2. Open First-time setup and login

 

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Published June 3, 2021 3:41 PM - Last modified Aug. 26, 2022 2:53 PM