Applications available

General (desktop)

  • ACL - Audit
  • Cantax
  • Caseware
  • Meditech
  • Minitab
  • Project
  • PowerBI Desktop
  • Powershell 7
  • R Studio
  • RETscreen
  • SPSS
  • Tableau
  • Visio
  • Visual Studio Code

Library (desktop)

  • Nielsen

STEM (desktop)

  • AFT
  • AquiferTest
  • AutoCAD
  • Automation Studio
  • CAEPIPE
  • CMM-Manager
  • ETAP
  • Labview
  • Matlab
  • MasterCAM
  • MCOSMOS
  • MultiSim
  • RobotStudio
  • Simtronics
  • SolidWorks
  • Trimble Business Center
  • VelocityEHS 3D SPP

How to access AVD

  • Open the AVD Web Client (supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS)
  • On the resulting Microsoft login page, enter your Conestoga email and password
  • Alert: the app called "Microsoft Remote Desktop" in the Microsoft Store is not compatible with AVD 

After logging in, you will see several remote desktop icons under the heading Conestoga Student Apps. Select the Desktop based on the application required. 

Image of Azure Virtual Desktop 

Windows App 

(OS: Windows 10 22H2 or higher, Windows 11, MacOS Sequoia)

The Windows App is the recommended and easiest method to access AVD. For users needing multiple monitor support, or pass through devices. To get started with the Windows App, see this Microsoft Learn article. Note: Do not use the Remote Desktop Windows Store App. 

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I Transfer Files to AVD?

The preferred method of transferring files to a desktop in AVD is by using OneDrive.

How do I Change Multi-Display Settings in AVD?

This can only be done using the Windows App, as multi-display is not available in the web browser.

  1. Open the Windows App.
  2. Locate the desktop you want to adjust, click the three dots (...), and select Settings.
  3. In the settings menu, switch Use default settings to Off.
  4. Select your desired configuration from the Display configuration drop-down menu:
    1. All displays: AVD will open on all your displays.
    2. Single display: AVD will open on one display.
    3. Select display: AVD will open on the displays of your choosing.

How do I Change the Display Resolution Settings in AVD?

By default, the desktop resolution in AVD automatically adjusts to the size of the window it is open in.

Setting a Specific Display Resolution

This can only be done using the Windows App and is not available in the web browser.

  1. Open the Windows App.
  2. Locate the desktop you want to adjust, click the three dots (...), and select Settings.
  3. In the settings menu, switch Use default settings to Off.
  4. Change Display configuration to Single display.
  5. Turn off Update the resolution on resize.
  6. Select your desired resolution from the Resolution drop-down menu.

Can I Use My Printer (Or Other Device) with AVD?

The available local device options may vary between desktops in AVD.

Web Browsers

  • Printers
  • Clipboard (Text Only)
  • Microphones
Windows App
  • Printers
  • USB Storage Devices
  • Local Storage Devices
  • Clipboard (Text and Files)
  • Microphones
  • Web Cameras