UConn Lab Remote Access

Faculty, staff, and students can schedule a time to access a Windows lab computer remotely. This service enables you to access software available only on Windows lab computers.

Reserving Time on a Lab Computer

1. Navigate to the request form.

2. Select the drop-down with the desired time block. 

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   • Block 1: The current block will give you immediate access to a computer but is reset at 6 PM EST/EDT.

   • Block 2: The next block will give you a complete 12-hour reservation, but you need to wait until 6 PM EST/EDT to use it.

     • You may only have 1 active request at a time regardless of which block you choose.

3. If you have successfully gotten a machine, you should see the following message display:

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4. You can then download the .rdp file to your computer.

   1. If you are on Mac OS X, install Microsoft Remote Desktop 10 using the App Store or by clicking this link.

   2. If you are on Android, install Microsoft Remote Desktop using this link.

5. Wait until the listed time.

6. Open the file.

7. Log in with your NetID and password. 

Available Software

Accessing Adobe Creative Cloud

Currently, the only available way to access Adobe Creative Cloud without purchasing a license is by using a lab machine. In order to use Adobe CC, ITS recommends creating an Adobe account at account.adobe.com. You may use either your University or personal account. This will not be tied to your UConn accounts even if you use a UConn email.

Once you are remoted into the machine,

1. Open Adobe Creative Cloud from Applications.

2. Log in with your Adobe account.

3. Open an Adobe application.

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