uDesk is Appalachian's virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solution. You can access a custom-built Windows operating environment from any device with which you have an active internet connection. uDesk allows faculty and staff to work from home just as if they were in the office, and allows students to access university-licensed software found in campus computer labs. You can connect via a web browser or with a desktop app.
How to Connect with the web client
- In a web browser, go to udesk.appstate.edu and select login to uDesk.
- Enter your App State email address in the Microsft sign-in screen, then your password in the next window.
- Select the appropriate virtual computer. Most students will use the Computer Lab option, while some students may see additional options related to their major.
- Allow the default settings on the Access local resources window.
- Enter your password again, and you'll be connected to a virtual Windows 11 comptuer inside your web browser window.
uDesk creates a virtual Windows environment inside your web browser, allowing you to access a university build at any time. Frequent users can even install the uDesk Horizon Client on their machine to bypass the web browser entirely
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