Logging into the Microsoft Virtual Desktop using a browser. Acceptable
browsers: You can access your virtual desktop using the following
up-to-date browsers: Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox,
Safari.
Logging into the virtual desktop. Launch your browser of choice and
navigate to the Dallas College Virtual Desktop webpage. You can do so
quickly by typing dallascollege.edu/virtualdesktop on your browser's
address bar. Click on the "Go to my Virtual Desktop" button to sign
in. On the Microsoft sign-in page, enter your E7 student email, then
press Next. When the Dallas College sign-in dialog appears, re-enter
your E7 student email and your password. Click on the Sign In button.
Note: If you are not physically on a campus and connected to the
campus Wi-Fi, then you will need to go through multi-factor
authentication. You will be prompted to verify your identity using one
of three methods:
-
One, the Microsoft Authenticator app on your phone, which is the
preferred method.
- Two, by receiving a six-digit code via text message.
- Or three, by receiving a phone call.
You'll see the Windows logo while your workspace is being set up and
it will appear shortly after. Please be patient if this is your first
time entering the virtual desktop environment. You will see the
"Welcome to Windows" app Welcome screen upon your first login. The
virtual desktop environment will load more quickly for subsequent
logins.