Logging into Virtual Desktop Remotely

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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:

  1. One, the Microsoft Authenticator app on your phone, which is the preferred method.
  2. Two, by receiving a six-digit code via text message.
  3. 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.


How to Connect

Multi-Factor Authentication will be needed when connecting to your virtual desktop off campus.

Connect on Your Computer with the Remote Desktop Application

You can access your virtual desktop resources, by downloading the Windows App or through your web browser.

The software is available for MacOS, Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, and Windows 7. Windows 8 or 8.1 is not supported.

  1. Download and install the application:
  2. Once the software is installed on your computer
    • Select Sign in and sign in with your Dallas College Username in the email and password fields.
      Example: e9876543@student.dcccd.edu.
    • After you sign in, select the Devices tab or Apps tab to show your remote resources from Azure Virtual Desktop. (Please note tabs are hidden if you don't have that type of resource assigned to you. If you don't see any devices or apps, contact service desk.)
 

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