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Access with the Native Client

The native client option is only available for users accessing VDI on Windows. Using the native client requires you to run the VDI installer for neccessary configurations to access VDI. This guide will explain how to:

Step 1: Download and install the VDI installer​

  1. Go to the Software Downloads page and click the Download button for Virtual Desktop Interface to get the VDI installer.

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  2. Run the downloaded file and follow the installation prompts.

  3. Once the installation is complete, click Finish.

  4. After a successful installation, you'll see the Macrometa VDI Service icon in the system tray.

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Step 2: Connect to the VDI​

To begin using the remote Windows desktop via the native client:

  1. Open the Workspaces homepage and click the Native Client button for Windows.

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  2. If the installer is not already downloaded, it will prompt you to download and install the VDI installer. vdi-user

  3. A Remote Desktop Connection pop-up will appear. Click Connect to initiate the connection.

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    To make additional configurations to the connection, go to Configure your connection in the RDP client before you click Connect.

  4. Enter your VDI password when prompted for login credentials and click OK to connect. If needed, click More choices to specify a different username and password.

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  5. If you get any warning to proceed despite any certificate errors, Click Yes.

  6. Upon successful authentication, the remote Windows desktop launches in your RDP client.

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To terminate the session,

  1. Click the X (close) button from the top of the RDP client screen.
  2. A prompt will inform you that your remote session will be disconnected. Click OK to confirm.

Configure your connection in the RDP client​

To make additional configurations to your connection in the RDP client, follow these steps before clicking Connect on the VDI connection pop-up:

  1. Navigate to the RDP client and update your desired configurations. Go to Local Resources > Local Devices and Resources.

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  2. Click More, then choose the devices you want to use in your remote session. By default, all the devices are selected.

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  3. Click OK , then Connect to return to the VDI pop-up and proceed with the connection.