Installing & Configuring VMWare Horizons Client

Installing & Configuring VMWare Horizons Application

• Launch a web browser (FireFox is preferred)
• Click the link to “Install VMWare Horizon Client”
  • NOTE: If you are using a USJ owned Windows device, open Software Center to install this application
  • NOTE: If you are using a USJ owned iMac or MacBookPro, launch USJ Self Service to install this application

• You will be redirected to the VMWare Download Center
• Click the “Go to Downloads” link that matches your current Operating System:

• You can also follow one of these links: 
  • Windows 10 Download
  • macOS Mojave/Catalina Download

• Once downloaded, run the installer.  This process is different for Windows & macOS, see the appropriate section below for detailed instructions.

Installing Horizon Client on Windows 10 –

NOTE: Be sure to fully update the Operating System and reboot your system before proceeding.A reboot will also be required post install.   

1. After downloading the Horizon installer, open the download folder (Windows default is the Downloads folder) & locate the installer
2. Launch the executable by double clicking it. 
   1. Administrator rights will be needed for this install.  If you are not an admin on your device you will need the administrator’s password.
3. Click YES in the confirmation window

4. When the VMWare Horizon install window opens, click the button to:
5. When the installation finishes, click the     button

Installing Horizon Client on macOS High Sierra/Mojave/Catalina -

• NOTE:  This application is not compatible with any version of macOS prior to High Sierra. While the application MIGHT work on older versions, our system will not display the VDI desktops properly & vital features will be missing.

1. After downloading the Horizon installer, click the download folder in the Dock & select the Horizon install package

2. “Agree” to the user agreement

3. Click & Drag the App icon into the Applications folder

4. When the progress bar completes, close all windows.
5. Open Launch Pad   and select VMWare Horizons Client
6. Later versions of macOS Catalina require you to click OPEN when launching apps:

Configuring VMWare Horizon Client

1. After completing the install process above, launch Horizon Client
2. Click  New/Add Server to add the USJ VDI connection

3. Enter the name of the connection server – vdi.usj.edu

4. Click Connect
5. Enter your USJ account credentials & click Login

6. Upon successful authentication you will see all VDI resources you are permitted to use

7. Installation & configuration are now complete.  Please see our other articles for instructions on each specific Application or Virtual Desktop.