Installing Windows App on a Windows Computer (How-to)

Windows App (formerly Microsoft Remote Desktop) is software that provides access to Drake’s virtual applications and desktops. Follow these instructions to install Remote Desktop on a Windows computer. 

1. Install Windows App

Select whether you are using a Drake or personally-owned device below:

• Drake-owned Windows computer
• Personally-owned Windows computer

Drake-owned Windows Computer

1. Click on the Search button at the bottom of your screen.
2. In the search bar, search for Company Portal.
3. Click on Company Portal in the search results to open the application.

4. Using the Search bar in the top left corner of the Company Portal, search for Windows App.
5. Click on Windows App.
6. Click Install.

Screenshot of the application page with the Install button highlighted will go here.

Personally-owned Windows Computer

1. Go to the Microsoft Store page for Windows App by clicking here.
2. Click View in Store.
3. Click Get to download the application.

2. Log In to Windows App

1. Open Windows App.
2. At the Welcome to Windows App screen, click on Skip.

3. If you are prompted to sign in, click on Sign in. If you are not prompted to sign in, proceed to step 5.

4. Select your Drake account from the list. If your account is not present, click on Use other account.

5. Once you have signed in, a list of assigned virtual applications and desktops will be displayed.