Installing the Omnissa Horizon Virtual Desktop Client

To install the Omnissa Horizon Virtual Desktop Client:

  1. Navigate to remotedesktop.hws.edu
  2. Click Install Omnissa Horizon Client

Horizon Home Screen

3. Select and download the appropriate version for your device

Download Links

4. Run the downloaded Installer

  1. Agree to Terms and Conditions
  2. Restart after installation

Install Prompt

5. Launch VMware Horizon Client

Desktop Icon

6.Select the Add Server option

Add Server

 

7. For Name of the Connection Server, enter remotedesktop.hws.edu

Connection Server

 

8. Enter your HWS Username and Password

Log in

 

9. Select the Pool of computers you would like to access

Choose Pool

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