(Legacy) How do I connect to a Windows lab computer from a Windows personal computer?

 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

  1. Connect to GlobalProtect
    Global protect disconnected

  2. Navigate to https://labstats.msudenver.edu/ from a supported browser.

  3. Select an available computer and click Connect.
    List of available computers

  4.  From the pop-up window, click Download.
    Download RDP file

  5. Open the .rdp file from your Downloads folder.
    downloads folder showing rdp file

  6. Click Connect.
    Certificate warning popup

  7. Click More Choices.
    Menu showing select more choices

  8. Click Use a different account.
    Selection showing use different account

  9. Enter your NetID and password and click OK.
    prompt asking for credentials

  10. If the connection is successful, you will be taken to the computer's login screen.
    Computer login screen

 

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

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