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Follow the step-by-step process below for virtual desktop access. Microsoft Office 2021 and Adobe Acrobat 2020 are available on all virtual desktops.
Step 1: Accessing the Remote Computer Access System
Go to: https://vdi.nic.edu/portal/webclient/#/home
Step 2: Remotely Access a Virtual Desktop
Click Accept.
Enter your NIC email address and NIC password. Click Login.
Enter 1 in the Passcode field and click Continue. This will send a Duo Push notification to your mobile device. Approve the Duo Mobile push notification on your mobile device. Alternatively, you can open the Duo Mobile app on your mobile device and enter the code shows for your North Idaho College account.
Note: Duo is not bypassed for this service. You will receive this prompt on and off of the NIC network.
Click the Computer icon above CAOT.
Your virtual desktop will load.
Step 3: Sign Out of Your Virtual Desktop
Warning: Do not save any work on the virtual desktop computers as it will be deleted once you sign out. Save your work to OneDrive, so you can access it later and from any computer. Please see our OneDrive Manual for assistance using this product.
Right click the Windows Icon on the task bar, go to Shut down or sign out, and select Sign Out.
You will receive a confirmation that you have been disconnected. Click Close and exit the webpage when done.