Reminder:
If you are outside of the office, you must first connect to the VPN. Instructions for connecting to the VPN in Windows can be found at Use the Penn State VPN - Windows.
Connecting to the Server:
- In Windows 10: Go to Start Menu > Windows Accessories > Remote Desktop Connection.
- For the Computer name type: s6-austin.ad.psu.edu.
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- Click connect.
- You may receive a warning about "the identity of the remote computer". If so, check the box next to "Don't ask me again for connections to this computer" and click "Yes".
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- You will now see a user agreement. Read the agreement. Click OK to accept and continue to the login screen.
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- Login with your PSU Access Account username and password. Then hit enter to continue.
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Opening an Application:
- Find and click on the Windows icon in the bottom left corner of the screen to open the Start menu.
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- Click on the down arrow in the bottom left corner. (You may need to move your mouse towards the corner for the arrow to appear.)
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- Find and click on the desired Application from the list of installed Applications.
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- IMPORTANT: When you are finished on the Server, Log Off. Do NOT select "Disconnect" or just click the X in the floating blue bar at the top of the screen. Unless you log off, your session will remain active.
Logging off:
- Click on the Windows icon to open the Start menu.
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- Click on your name in the top right corner and select "Sign out" from the drop-down.
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