Difference between revisions of "Remote Apps"
| Line 5: | Line 5: | ||
===Windows=== | ===Windows=== | ||
Remote Desktop is included with Windows, but you may need to update to the latest version (This version is already included in Windows 7). | Remote Desktop is included with Windows, but you may need to update to the latest version (This version is already included in Windows 7). | ||
| + | |||
| + | What version of Windows do I have? | ||
| + | *Right Click on '''Computer''' or '''My Computer''' and select '''Properties.''' | ||
| + | *A dialog will pop up displaying the version of Windows you are running. On Vista/7 '''System Type''' will say either 64-bit or 32-bit | ||
Remote Desktop client (Version 7) : | Remote Desktop client (Version 7) : | ||
*[https://greg.gac.edu/download/PC/remoteapp/WindowsXP-KB969084-x86-enu.exe Windows XP RD client] | *[https://greg.gac.edu/download/PC/remoteapp/WindowsXP-KB969084-x86-enu.exe Windows XP RD client] | ||
| − | *[https://greg.gac.edu/download/PC/remoteapp/Windows6.0-KB969084-x86.msu Windows Vista RD client ( | + | *[https://greg.gac.edu/download/PC/remoteapp/Windows6.0-KB969084-x86.msu Windows Vista RD client (32-bit)] |
| − | *[https://greg.gac.edu/download/PC/remoteapp/Windows6.0-KB969084-x64.msu Windows Vista RD client ( | + | *[https://greg.gac.edu/download/PC/remoteapp/Windows6.0-KB969084-x64.msu Windows Vista RD client (64-bit)] |
| + | |||
Note: These downloads are also available from Microsoft's website: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969084 | Note: These downloads are also available from Microsoft's website: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969084 | ||
Revision as of 13:42, 19 March 2012
Remote Apps are applications that are available for students and employees to run remotely using Remote Desktop Connection. Please select the file below to download and run a remote app.
Contents
Download Remote Desktop Connection
Windows
Remote Desktop is included with Windows, but you may need to update to the latest version (This version is already included in Windows 7).
What version of Windows do I have?
- Right Click on Computer or My Computer and select Properties.
- A dialog will pop up displaying the version of Windows you are running. On Vista/7 System Type will say either 64-bit or 32-bit
Remote Desktop client (Version 7) :
Note: These downloads are also available from Microsoft's website:
Windows XP also requires the following patch to connect:
Note: This download is also available from Microsoft's website:
Macintosh Client
You must install the Remote Desktop Connection client to connect to the Remote Apps. The latest version (2.1.1) is required to connect.
Login
To login to the remote application, double click on the file that you download below and use the following information:
- username: gustie\youremailusername
- password: youremailpassword
Note: (If gustie is listed under a seperate box named Domain, exclude gustie\ from your username.)
If you receive a prompt about verification, click Yes to accept.
Remote Apps
Right Click the files below and select Save Link As or Save Link File As to download the file. Remember where you save the file so you are able to run it after downloading it.
| Windows | Mac |
|---|---|
Troubleshooting
If you are experiencing difficulties connecting, please try the following:
- Ensure you are entering gustie\your-emailusername (do not include @gustavus.edu) and your-emailpassword as the password.
- If your password is being denied, try to login to and log back out. This will ensure your password is synced with the remote apps server. After logging into webmail, try to login to the Remote App again.
Additional remote access options
Virtual Lab is an alternative to the Remote Apps. Virtual Lab offers remote access to an entire lab desktop instead of just one application.