There are two methods for connecting to the MSUB Remote Computer Lab (RCL). The first and preferred option is to install the VMware Horizon Client software. The second is to connect through a web browser. The web browser connection doesn't require software but has more limited functionality. Where possible, please install the software. Use the steps below to connect to the RCL using your preferred method.

VMware Horizon Client Software (Preferred)

1) Open a web browser (Chrome, Firefox, etc.) and enter the web address https://remotelab.msubillings.edu.

2) Click the Install VMware Horizon Client link to download the software needed to connect.

Install VMWare Horizon


3) Once finished downloading, run and install the software. When prompted, click the Agree & Install button. Then click Finish and restart your computer when asked.

Agree & Install

Finish the Install

4) Upon logging back into your computer, double click the VMware Horizon Client shortcut on your desktop.

Horizon Shortcut

5) Click the Add Server button.

Add Server button

6) Enter https://remotelab.msubillings.edu into the text box and click Connect.

Server Connection

7) Enter your NetID and password and click the Login button.

Enter your NetID and Password

8) The Remote Computer Lab is now available.

RCL is Available

9) Double click the Remote Computer Lab icon to log into a RCL computer. Allow the desktop to fully load before opening applications.

Horizon Computer

10) When prompted for Drive Sharing, click allow which will allow you to access files you may have on your device within the RCL computer.

Allow Drive Sharing

 

  

VMware Horizon HTML Access

If you'd prefer to connect without installing software, you can connect via a web browser. Note: There is limited functionality when using the web browser to connect and installing the software is the preferred method.

1) Open a web browser (Chrome, Firefox, etc) and enter the web address https://remotelab.msubillings.edu.

2) Click the VMware Horizon HTML Access link.

VMWare HTML

3) Enter your NetID and password and click the Login button.

Horizon HTML Login

4) Click on the Remote Computer Lab icon to connect to a RCL computer.

RCL is Available

5) The computer will then load in the web browser. Allow the desktop to fully load before opening applications.

RCL in the Web Browser