| Once the user logs off the VDI, ALL DOCUMENTS WILL BE ERASED |
When a user logs onto the BYU-Idaho VDI, they have access to a variety of programs. The user can work on homework, projects, or other documents. However, once the user logs off, all the documents created by the user will be erased.
There are several ways to save documents from the VDI:
Your Computer's Hard Drive
If you are using the VDI client downloaded to your computer, you can save files to your computer's hard drive.
- Open File Explorer then click "This PC" on the left.
- Under Network locations, there should be one labeled "Network Drive (Z:)" Double click on it.
- You will be able to see all the folders and documents that you would if you opened File Explorer on your computer. Choose the location you want to save your file.
OneDrive
If you are using the VDI client downloaded to your computer, you do not need to log into OneDrive to save files to it. Instead, go to your computer's hard drive following the steps outlined above. Then select OneDrive and upload your files there.
If you are using the VDI though HTML in your browser, you will need to log into OneDrive in the VDI and upload your files to it from there.
Thumbdrive
- Plug the drive into your computer
- Click USB Devices in the top right of the VDI screen
- Select the drive you want to save the files to
Email
Send an email to yourself with the file as an attachment.
Copy and Paste
You can also copy and paste the document from the VDI to your personal computer.
If you are using the client, you can copy and paste as normal.
If you are using the HTML, use the instructions here for how to cut and paste your file.
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