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 (recommended method) for Mac or Windows or via a web browser for incidental use.

The following features require the Remote Desktop client application:

• Microsoft Teams
• Multiple monitor support

Note: Signing into Windows Virtual Desktop requires your Michigan Medicine email (uniqname@med.umich.edu) and password.  Duo two-factor is only needed when opening the Remote Desktop client application.

1. Launch the App Store and enter Remote Desktop in the search box.
   
   
2. Select Microsoft Remote Desktop and click the Get button (or the cloud download button if you downloaded it before).
   
   
   
3. Once installed, open the Microsoft Remote Desktop app.
   
   
4. Click Workspaces at the top.
   
5. Click Add Workspace.
    
   
   
6. Enter rdweb.wvd.microsoft.com and click Add.
   
   
   
7. Enter your Michigan Medicine email (uniqname@med.umich.edu) and click Next.
   
   • If you see the following, select Work or school account.
     
     
     
8. Click Next.
   
9. Enter your UMICH password and click Sign in.
   
10. Complete Duo Two-factor authentication.
    
    
11. Double-click Virtual Desktop.  If you want to manage multi-monitor support and other customizable settings before you start a WVD session, click here for instructions.
    
    
    
12. Enter your Michigan Medicine email address and UMICH password and click Continue.
    
    
    
13. Your Windows Virtual Desktop session will open, and you can begin using it.