How to Install Microsoft Remote Desktop - Windows

Summary

This article provides steps for installing and using Microsoft Remote Desktop for Windows users.

In this article

• Download & Install the Microsoft Remote Desktop Client

• Saving Files to Your Computer Using Virtual Desktop

Download & Install the Microsoft Remote Desktop Client

This is a one-time step.

Once the application is installed, you will access and use it as you do other applications installed on your computer.

(1) The Microsoft Remote Desktop Client can be downloaded using the vendor links below.

• Windows 64-bit (most common)

• Windows 32-bit

Source: Azure Virtual Desktop Documentation for Users

(2) When installation is complete, choose Finish to launch Microsoft Remote Desktop.
(3) From the Let’s get started page, click Subscribe.
(4) Log in with your FSU account.
(5) Locate and launch the application you need to use.

Saving Files to Your Computer Using Virtual Desktop

To save files when using the Virtual Desktop, there are two steps to remember.

(1) From the applications File menu, choose Save or Save As. Note: In this example, we are using the SPSS application.
(2) From the Look in drop down, browse into drives with the word on in the name. On indicates that the drive is on your local computer. Example: C on ComputerName Continue browsing into this drive until you locate the local folder on your computer where you want to save your file.