Get a Virtual Desktop

The VMWare Horizon Client is the Virtual Desktop used to access eStar. You do not have to be connected to the Virtual Private Network (VPN) to use VMWare, however if you have other applications open that require the use of the VPN, you will need to leave it connected. 

  • Power on your Computer
  • Log in using your VUMC ID and Password
  • Double-Click the icon for “Virtual Desktops” vmware
  • Log in using your VUMC ID and ePassword
  • Double-Click the Desktop that correlates to the work you need to do -  typically this will just be the “eStar” desktop
    •  If you prefer to have eStar open on only one of your monitors (in multiple-monitor configurations) you can change the setting by clicking the Gear icon on the VMWare desktop selection page
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    • Then Select the desktop that you are connecting to in the left-hand panel, and changing the “Display” option to “Fullscreen” then click “Apply” and “OK"
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