Omnissa Horizon Client Installation Instructions for Windows These are the steps to download and install the Omnissa Horizon Client to enable remote connection to your DCF Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). Your computer needs to be running Windows 11 and you must have rights to install software, or the equivalent version and rights if you use an Apple Mac computer. NOTE: A restart is needed once installation is complete, so save anything you need to and close other applications now to avoid losing work. Go to the DCF VDI Access Page. On the web page that comes up, click on Horizon Client for Windows. Click on View Download Components to the right of Omnissa Horizon Clients. Click GO TO DOWNLOADS. Click DOWNLOAD NOW. Click on the downloaded installer file (name will vary) to start the installation. In Google Chrome, click the down arrow, then click the file name. Click Yes to begin the installation. You will see this while it installs. Once installation is complete, you need to restart. Click Restart Now. Once your computer has restarted, you will see a shortcut on the Desktop and in the Start Menu. Double-click Omnissa Horizon Client to launch it. Click Add Server. In the Enter the name of the Connection Server field, enter the following server name: dcfvdi.wisconsin.gov Click Connect. You will then be prompted to enter your credentials. Please follow the DCF VDI Login with Entra Authenticator App instructions to continue logging in. You will see the following Geolocation message. Click Allow. After the initial setup, during the sign in process, you will simply double-click the dcfvdi.wisconsin.gov tile to launch your VDI. You will see your VDI. Double-click to open it.
