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 (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
Instructions
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.
- Launch the App Store and enter Remote Desktop in the search box.
- Select Microsoft Remote Desktop and click the Get button (or the cloud download button if you downloaded it before).
- Once installed, open the Microsoft Remote Desktop app.
- Click Workspaces at the top.
- Click Add Workspace.
- Enter rdweb.wvd.microsoft.com and click Add.
- Enter your Michigan Medicine email (uniqname@med.umich.edu) and click Next.
- If you see the following, select Work or school account.
- If you see the following, select Work or school account.
- Click Next.
- Enter your UMICH password and click Sign in.
- Complete Duo Two-factor authentication.
- 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.
- Enter your Michigan Medicine email address and UMICH password and click Continue.
- Your Windows Virtual Desktop session will open, and you can begin using it.