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  • You use special fonts.
  • You use software that is not available on the generic Windows desktop.
  • You need better performance.

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  1. From a web browser, visit https://rds.syr.edu and sign in with your NetID credentials.



  2. Single click the SULabs icon.

  3.  Allow access to local resources (if you have a lot of network printers installed, you may want to uncheck Printer).

  4. Wait for Windows to login. It can take 3-4 minutes.

  5. After login is complete you will see a Windows 10 desktop. This is a generic Windows desktop computer that provides access to the G drive and personal files stored on your desktop and on the H drive. Any files and shortcuts on the desktop should reappear, although it may take a minute or two.

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    Software installed on this generic Windows 10 computer includes Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud.


  6. If you want to go full screen, click the small two-way arrow icon on the upper right.

  7. To quit, click the Windows start button, then your profile icon, then 'Sign out'.

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