RemoteApp - Access Local Drives/Folders

To access local drives/folders or even Google Drive for desktop from your remote session, please follow the instructions below.

Prerequisites: 

• Mac: Microsoft Remote Desktop (download from the App Store)
• Windows: Access RemoteApp and desktops (comes with all Windows computer) 
• Google Drive for Desktop (ensure this is running on your local computer)

Mac: Microsoft Remote Desktop

1. Open the Microsoft Remote Desktop application (double-click on the Microsoft Remote Desktop app within the Applications folder)
2. Click on Microsoft Remote Desktop, located on the top left of the Apple Menu bar.
3. Then click on Settings...
4. Under the General tab, you'll see the following setting "If folder redirection is enabled for RDP files or managed resources, redirect:".
5. Click on the drop down for that setting and select Change Folder...
6. Select your user profile (e.g. John Doe). The file path should now look similar to this: /Users/John Doe
7. Do not check the box for "redirect as read-only"
8. Close out of the Preference window.

Windows: Access RemoteApp and Desktops

1. Your local drives and printers should already be redirected to the RemoteApp server. Note: for Google Drive for desktop, please ensure that the application is running on your local machine for this to properly redirect to the server.

Note: After you have setup your Drive/Folder redirection, please ensure that when saving a file you select the correct file path within the RemoteApp application. For Example: when saving a file, ensure you are saving it to G on JDoe23 (computer name).