How to Use University Desktop while on campus
To connect off campus see our UniDesk gateway instructions
Please note: To run a UniDesk (University Desktop) session you will require a Remote Desktop application
Installing Remote Desktop Connection
Windows 8
Connecting to UniDesk with Windows 8 instructions for people with personal devices.
Windows 7/Vista/XP:
You will already have Remote Desktop Connection installed. Start Menu > Programs > Accessories > Remote Desktop Connection. See our connecting to UniDesk with Window 7 or connecting to UniDesk with XP for detailed instructions.
Windows 98/ME/NT/2000:
Obtain download from Microsoft website
Double Click msrdpcli.exe to install and follow the prompts.
Mac users:
Get the remote desktop client from the Microsoft website.
Linux Users: You may be able to access the BUCS terminal servers using FreeRDP
Running Remote Desktop Connection
Log-in to your pc as normal.
From your remote desktop application
Enter one of the following services as name of remote computer:
- 'UniDesk.campus.bath.ac.uk' (General desktop applications)
- 'legacyterms.campus.bath.ac.uk' (32-bit legacy applications)
Enter "campus" in "Log On To" dialog box
In username dialog box enter "campus\username" (e.g. campus\adsxxx) and password.
Working Between Your Normal Desktop and a University Desktop Session
When running software in a terminal server session you do not have access to any local devices such as CD and hard drive, etc. Your common area on the Windows systems is "My Documents" or the H: drive.
Switching
After you login to a UniDesk (University Desktop) you will see the Connection Bar at the top of the screen. To switch back to Windows 7 click on the minimize icon on the Connection bar. Once iconized onto the Windows 7 taskbar you can return to the UniDesk by maximizing the window.
Cutting and pasting
You can cut and paste between Windows 7 and UniDesk. Just switch between the sessions as described above.
Accessing files
"My Documents" (H:\dos) is your personal area. If you need to access a file in UniDesk session that is on a CD or memory stick, copy the file to H:\dos.