Hosted Desktop Manual

  • Open Files & Folders

    • Click the folder in the taskbar (bottom left)
      • Shared files and folders can be found en stored on V
      • Personal files and folders can be stored on H
  • Open an app - Step 1

    • Click the Windows icon in the bottom left of your screen
  • Open an app - Step 2

    Option 1

    • Start typing the name of the app. Suggested apps will appear in the top right of your screen
    • Double click the app to open

     

    Option 2

    • Click the arrow in the bottom left of the screen
    • Double click an app to open
    • There is a scroll bar at the bottom to scroll to the right for more apps
  • Search an app

    • Go to the list of apps, as described in step 2
    • Start typing the name in the search bar in the top right of the screen
  • Shortcuts

    Would you like shortcuts to often used apps like Microsoft Word?

    • Search for an application as described above (do not open)
    • Click it with your right mouse button
    • Choose where you would like to pin the shortcut
  • Alternating between the hosted desktop and your local computer

    • In the Hosted Desktop there is a blue bar in the top of the screen. Click  to minize the Hosted Desktop, without closing it.
    • To come back, click the icon in your task bar
  • Continue working on different computer

    • In the blue bar in the top of the screen, click x
    • Go to the other computer within two hours to log on and continue your session
  • Change password

    • Log in with your current password
    • Click CTRL + ALT + END at the same time
    • Click “Change a password
  • Logging off - step 1

    • Click the Windows icon in your task bar
  • Logging off - step 2

    • Click your name in the top right of the screen
    • Click “Sign out”