This article is about a legacy system which will eventually be retired. If you need a remote lab tool, please check
Virtual Computer Lab by Apporto. If you've arrived from a bookmark or other website, be sure to update your links!
Overview
Select MSU Denver lab computers and software can now be accessed off campus.
Before you begin...
Please review the following informational links for the Computer Lab Remote Access Tool:
Instructions
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Connect to GlobalProtect
![Dialog box showing global connect disconnected](https://labstats.msudenver.edu/images/MacToWindows/0_gp_disconnected_mac.png)
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Download and install the Microsoft Remote Desktop client from the Mac App Store.
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Navigate to https://labstats.msudenver.edu/ from a supported browser.
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Select an available computer and click Connect
![List of available computers](https://labstats.msudenver.edu/images/MacToWindows/2_select_pc.png)
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From the pop-up window, click Download
![RDP download popup box](https://labstats.msudenver.edu/images/MacToWindows/3_download_rdp.png)
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Open the .rdp file from your Downloads folder
![Downloads folder showing RDP file](https://labstats.msudenver.edu/images/MacToWindows/4_open_rdp_from_downloads.png)
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When prompted, enter your NetID (Username) and Password
![credentials dialog box](https://labstats.msudenver.edu/images/MacToWindows/5_enter_credentials.png)
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Click Continue
![certificate warning](https://labstats.msudenver.edu/images/MacToWindows/6_certificate_continue.png)
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If the connection is successful, you will be taken to the computer's login screen
![Computer login screen](https://labstats.msudenver.edu/images/MacToWindows/7_splash_screen.png)
Result
You are now logged into the remote computer and can access and use any of its installed software. Be sure to log out of the computer before closing Microsoft Remote Desktop and delete the .rdp file from your Downloads folder