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Open Files and Run Applications inside the Virtual Desktop

 
  • Click 'Tasks' > 'Containment Tasks' > 'Run Virtual Desktop'
  • Click the 'Start Virtual Desktop Session' button

Use any of the following methods to run a local program or file in the virtual desktop:


Desktop Shortcuts and start menu items

  • The virtual desktop start menu contains shortcuts to Windows Explorer and your default web browser.
  • You can create other shortcuts in the virtual desktop to open your favorite applications.
  • Click Settings > Containment > 'Virtual Desktop'.
  • Click the 'Add' button in the applications section:



  • Add an application as follows:
  • Click 'Add' > 'Applications' > navigate to the file
OR
  • Start the application on the host computer
  • Click 'Add' > 'Running Processes'
  • Select the application's process and click 'OK'
  • Use the 'Desktop' and 'Start Menu' switches to enable/disable each type of shortcut
  • Click 'OK' to save your settings
  • Click OK in the 'Advanced Settings' dialog for your changes to take effect

The shortcuts are now available inside the virtual desktop.

  • Use the desktop shortcuts or the start menu items to open the application / file.
  • Changes made in the virtual desktop are not be saved to the host system.

Navigate to Application / File

  • Click the 'C' button at bottom-left, then 'explorer'



  • Navigate to the application / file and open it. The file will open in the virtual desktop.



  • The changes made will not be saved to your real Windows system.