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Accessing VDI on 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:

Download the VDI installer​

Before accessing remote desktops using the native client, follow these steps:

  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 succesful installation, you'll see the Macrometa VDI Service icon in the system tray.

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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. If prompted, select Open Windows PowerShell from the browser pop-up to proceed.

  4. A Remote Desktop Connection window will appear. Click Connect to initiate the connection.

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

  7. 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.