How to Download and Access Windows App to Azure Labs for Mac Devices

Issue/Question

How do I install Azure Labs for Mac devices?

Environment

  • Mac Devices 
  • Azure Labs

Additional Details

Be sure to only use this service to complete coursework for this class. Any other use will cause your access to this resource to be terminated.

Be sure to log out and disconnect and close your remote desktop when finished. Each student desktop is allocated a limited number of hours. If you leave the desktop running for a long period of time, you may consume all of your allotted hours.

Resolution

  • Fill out the form with the required information and click the Submit button.

 Note: Once the form is submitted, you will be sent an email to your Macomb Student email with a link to complete your registration. This may take 1-2 business days.​​​​​​​

  • Open the App Store on your device and search for the Windows App.
  • Find the Windows App in your results and click the Get button to download the app.

  • Once you've successfully downloaded the app and received the invitation to join the Virtual Machine via email, click the link attached.

  • Once the link opens you will see your virtual machine.
  • Slide the button to Start the machine.

  • Note: This process may take up to 10 minutes.

  • Click Allow if prompted to allow downloads at any point.

  • Once your virtual machine is running, click the small computer icon located in the bottom right to launch the machine.

  • When prompted to set your password. Leave the Username set as generic, and create a password of your choice.

  • Once you have set a password, the virtual machine will download an RDP file that will be opened with the previously downloaded Windows App.