Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI): Install the VMware Horizon Client for Windows

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To install and configure the VMware Horizon Client for Windows, complete the following steps:

  1. Open a web-browser, go to the VMware downloads page, and click Install VMware Horizon Client.. in the lower left corner.
  2. The Download VMware Horizon Clients page opens. Click Go to Downloads in the lower right corner
  3. The Download VMware Horizon Client for Windows page opens. Click the Download button in the lower right corner.
  4. When the download has completed, go to the PC's Downloads folder and double-click the file to install the VMware Horizon Client.Downloads folder > Install VMWare file
  5. In the pop-up, click the Yes button.
    VMware install Yes button
  6. In the pop-up that follows, click Agree & Install
  7. ​​​The Installation Progress window opens. The VMware Horizon Client may take a couple minutes to install.
    VMware installation progress window
  8. Once "Success!" displays, click Finish.
  9. A computer restart is required.  Save any unsaved work and click 
    Restart Now.
    Installation completed > restart button
  10. Once the computer has restarted, double-click the VMware Horizon Client desktop icon.
    VMware client Open button on the desktop
  11. In the widow that pops up, click the Add Server button.
  12. In the next window, input vdi.uco.edu as the name of the connection server and click the Connect button in the lower right.
  13. In the next window, Input user name and password, then click the Login button the lower right.
    Login window
  14. All virtual desktops to which the user is entitled to will display on the screen.  Click the desired virtual desktop to log in it. 
  15. The virtual desktop will display and is ready to use.​​​​​​​
    Virtual Desktop opened​​​​​​​

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Article ID: 89811
Created
Mon 10/21/19 11:53 AM
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Tue 1/20/26 9:40 AM

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