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Launch Remote Desktop

Select one of the methods below to access the Remote Desktop Client.

Step 1

Virtual Desktop

Remote Desktop Client is open with the CATIA available for selection under Remote Apps.

Go to the Web Login (Remote Desktop Web Client) and find CATIA under Remote Apps.
Note: The applications you see under Remote Apps depend on which courses you are currently taking. Once you have completed your course, you will lose access to to the Remote Apps applicaitons.

Step 2

Allow Local Access

Access local resources pop up with desired local resources selected and Allow button highlighted for selection

Choose which local resources you would like the virtual desktop to have access to. Once you have chosen select Allow.

Step 3

Login

Enter your credentials pop up with blank username and password fields

Login using your ERAU email and password. You may be prompted for Duo Authentication. Note: Once the Virtual Desktop starts it is recommended to log into your SharePoint as well so you can save files.

Step 1

Download & Launch Installer

Download history in web browser showing the Remote Desktop Client file downloaded to computer.

Download the Remote Desktop Web Client and open the downloaded installer.

Step 2

Begin Setup

Remote Desktop Setup wizard welcome screen with Next highlighted for selection

When the Remote Desktop Setup Wizard appears, select Next.

Step 3

Accept Agreement

Remote Dektop license agreement with term agreement checked and Next highlighted for selection

Accept the license agreement.

Step 4

Choose Install

Install just for you radio button selected and Install highlighted for selection

In the Installation Scope, select Install just for you. Select Install.

Step 5

Finish Install

Remote Dektop Setup wizard completion screen with Finish highlighted for selection

Select Finish.

Step 6

Launch Remote Desktop

Remote Desktop Let's get started window with Subscribe highlighted for selection

Launch the Remote Desktop app and select Subscribe.

Step 7

Sign into Windows

Microsoft account login screen

Log into your Windows account using your ERAU email and password.

Step 8

Launch Virtual Desktop

Remote Desktop Client is open with the Embry Riddle Virtual Desktop shown as available for selection

Select CATIA under Remote Apps.
Note: The applications you see under Remote Apps depend on which courses you are currently taking. Once you have completed your course, you will lose access to the Remote Apps applications.

Step 9

Log into Virtual Desktop

Enter your credentials pop up with empty password field

Log in using your ERAU email and password. You may be prompted for Duo Authentication. Note: Once the Virtual Desktop starts it is recommended to log into your SharePoint as well so you can save files.

Step 1

Download Remote Desktop

Microsoft Remote Desktop application in the App Store

Install Microsoft Remote Desktop from the App Store.

Step 2

Add Workspace

Microsoft Remote Desktop application open with Add Workspace highlighted for selection

Select Add Workspace.

Step 3

Enter Workspace URL

Add Workspace window with URL entered into the URL field and Add highlighted for selection

Enter the following url when prompted https://rdweb.wvd.microsoft.com/api/arm/feeddiscovery. Select Add.

Step 4

Windows Login

Microsoft login screen with empty email field

You may be prompted to log into your Microsoft account. Use your ERAU email and password to login.

Step 5

Terms & Agreements

Remote Desktop Client is open with the Embry Riddle Virtual Desktop shown as available for selection

Select CATIA under Remote Apps.
Note: The applications you see under Remote Apps depend on which courses you are currently taking. Once you have completed your course, you will lose access to the Remote Apps applications.

Step 6

Installation Location

Enter Your User Account window with empty password field

Log in using your ERAU email and password. You may be prompted for Duo Authentication. Note: Once the Virtual Desktop starts it is recommended to log into your SharePoint as well so you can save files.

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This page was last updated May 12, 2025