Windows Virtual Desktop - Web Client Access


Introduction

Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD) is a Microsoft-based service that provides Michigan Medicine faculty and staff with remote access to a virtual Windows 11 desktop.  This virtual desktop is similar to an HITS CoreImage Windows device.  Additional information is available here.

Windows Virtual Desktop is available via a desktop client application for Mac or Windows (recommended method) or via a web browser for incidental use.

The web client can be accessed using the following web browsers for Windows and macOS platforms:

  • Microsoft Edge for Windows and Mac
  • Google Chrome for Windows, Mac, and Chrome Books
  • Apple Safari for Mac, Windows and iPad
  • Firefox

You cannot use multiple monitors when using a web browser to access WVD.  To participate with audio and/or video in Microsoft Teams, do not use web client access.

HITS recommends using the Remote Desktop client application. Click the following links for installation and configuration instructions: Windows PC and Mac.

 

Instructions

Authentication

Signing into Windows Virtual Desktop requires your Michigan Medicine email (uniqname@med.umich.edu) and Duo two-factor authentication.

Warning:  If you use your UMICH email (uniqname@umich.edu), you will be authenticated to University of Michigan's virtual desktop environment which is not assured for use with electronic PHI.  Only use your Michigan Medicine email (uniqname@med.umich.edu) to log into WVD.

 

Accessing Windows Virtual Desktop

  1. To access the WVD portal, click the following address:  https://virtual.med.umich.edu.

  2. Enter your uniqname@med.umich.edu and click Next.


    1. You may see the following. If so, select Work or school account.


  3. Your uniqname@med.umich.edu email address will auto-fill. Click Next.


  4. Enter your UMICH password and click Next.


  5. Complete your Duo two-factor authentication.

  6. Click on Virtual Desktop.


  7. Select the local resources you want to allow access to, then click Allow. Remember that Teams is not supported when using a web browser to connect to WVD.


  8. Enter your uniqname@med.umich.edu email address and UMICH password and click Submit.


  9. Your Windows Virtual Desktop session will open, and you can begin using it.