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You can connect to a virtual machine right from your desktop by using the '''Remote Desktop Connection file'''.

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<div class="Name"><span></span>You can connect to a virtual machine right from your desktop by using the '''Remote Desktop Connection file'''.<br/></div><div class="Name"><span></span><br/></div><div class="Name"><br/></div><div class="Name"><span></span>Requirements:<br/></div><div class="Name"><br/></div>
The virtual machine must be powered on.
The virtual machine must be running a Windows guest OS that has Remote Desktop functionality enabled.
The virtual machine must be on a network that has an assigned IP and is accessible by the client.
The RDP port 3389 must be open on the guest OS.

To set up remote desktop connectivity:

#Log in to Cloudpath.
#Click on the '''My Cloud''' tab.
#In the left pane, locate the '''My Cloud '''section.
#Click '''VMs'''.
#Select a virtual machine, and then right-click your selection.
#Click '''Download Windows Remote Desktop Shortcut File'''.

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The virtual machine must be powered on, running a Windows guest OS, and have <span class="uicontrol"><span><span class="resultofText" name="resultofMatch"><span><span class="resultofText" name="resultofMatch">Remot</span>e</span></span><span><span class="resultofText" name="resultofMatch">Desktop</span></span></span></span> enabled in the guest OS.

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The virtual machine must have an IP assigned on its network that is accessible by the client.

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The RDP port 3389 must be open on the guest OS.

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</div><div class="SectionLabel">Procedure</div>
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Click <span class="uicontrol">My Cloud</span>.

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In the left pane, click <span class="uicontrol">VMs</span>.

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Select a virtual machine, right-click, and select <span class="uicontrol"><span>Download Windows <span class="resultofText" name="resultofMatch"><span><span class="resultofText" name="resultofMatch">Remot</span>e</span></span><span><span class="resultofText" name="resultofMatch">Desktop</span> Shortcut File</span></span></span>.

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In the <span class="uicontrol">Download RDP Shortcut File</span> dialog box, click <span class="uicontrol">Yes</span>.

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Navigate to the location where you want to save the file and click <span class="uicontrol">Save</span>.

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Double-click the file and select <span class="uicontrol">Connect</span>.

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-#Log in to Cloudpath.
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 #Click on the '''My Cloud''' tab.
 #In the left pane, locate the '''My Cloud '''section.
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 <li>In the '''Download RDP Shortcut File''' pop-up window, click '''Yes'''.</li>
 <li>Save the file.</li>
-<li>Locate the file and then double-click it. </li>
+<li>Locate the file and then double-click it.</li>
 <li>Click '''Connect'''.</li>
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 *The virtual machine must be running a Windows guest OS that has Remote Desktop functionality enabled.
 *The virtual machine must be on a network that has an assigned IP and is accessible by the client.
-*The RDP port 3389 must be open on the guest OS.
+*You must have the RDP port 3389 open on the guest OS.
 To set up remote desktop connectivity:
 #Log in to Cloudpath.
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 <li>In the '''Download RDP Shortcut File''' pop-up window, click '''Yes'''.</li>
 <li>Save the file.</li>
-<li>After locating, double-click the file.</li>
+<li>Locate the file and then double-click it. </li>
 <li>Click '''Connect'''.</li>
 </ol>

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+<div class="Name">You can connect to a virtual machine right from your desktop by using the '''Remote Desktop Connection file'''.<br/></div><div class="Name"><br/></div><div class="Name"><br/></div><div class="Name">Requirements:<br/></div><div class="Name"><br/></div>
 *The virtual machine must be powered on.
 *The virtual machine must be running a Windows guest OS that has Remote Desktop functionality enabled.
 *The virtual machine must be on a network that has an assigned IP and is accessible by the client.
 *The RDP port 3389 must be open on the guest OS.
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 To set up remote desktop connectivity:
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+<li>In the '''Download RDP Shortcut File''' pop-up window, click '''Yes'''.</li>
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+<li>Save the file.</li>
-The RDP port 3389 must be open on the guest OS.
+<li>After locating, double-click the file.</li>
+<li>Click '''Connect'''.</li>
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-Click <span class="uicontrol">My Cloud</span>.
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-In the left pane, click <span class="uicontrol">VMs</span>.
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-Select a virtual machine, right-click, and select <span class="uicontrol"><span>Download Windows <span class="resultofText" name="resultofMatch"><span><span class="resultofText" name="resultofMatch">Remot</span>e</span></span><span><span class="resultofText" name="resultofMatch">Desktop</span> Shortcut File</span></span></span>.
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-In the <span class="uicontrol">Download RDP Shortcut File</span> dialog box, click <span class="uicontrol">Yes</span>.
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-Navigate to the location where you want to save the file and click <span class="uicontrol">Save</span>.
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-Double-click the file and select <span class="uicontrol">Connect</span>.
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