Access Virtual Computer

Access your Virtual Computer from anywhere!

IMPORTANT: Please make sure you have a virtual desktop assigned to you already (if you are unsure whether you have a virtual desktop or not, contact IT).

NOTE: If you would like to access your virtual computer from your iPhone or Android phone, you can search the App Store or the Google Play store for "VMware Horizon Client" and then follow the steps linked for installing VMware Horizon Client

Steps

1. Open a web browser (Do not use Safari)   

2. Enter "view.cityofevanston.org" into the search bar   and select "Enter"   

3. You can choose

VMware Horizon Client	VMware Horizon HTML Access
Install software More options/better experience Easy access after installation	No installation, access through web browser Easy to access

VMware Horizon Client Option Steps

1. To Install VMware Horizon client, follow the articles linked below

Step-by-Step Instructions for Windows

Step-by-Step Instructions for macOS

Step-by-Step Instructions for ChromeOS

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VMware Horizon HTML Option

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Steps
1. Select "VMware Horizon HTML Access"  

2. Select  "Accept" 

3. Type your username and password

4. Select  "Login"  

4. Select your virtual desktop to open   

VMware Horizon Installed On Computer

Steps
1. Select the Windows button on the bottom left of the screen

2. Type "VMware Horizon Client"

3. Select "VMware Horizon Client" 

4. Select the "view.cityofevanston.org" button

5. Select "Accept"

6. Type in your password

7. Select "Login"

8. Double left-click either "EvanstonLW" or "EvanstonNP_PDF"