Virtual Computer Lab: Saving Files

How To

Question: 

• Where do I save files in Metro's Virtual Computer Lab?

Answer:

• Reflected below are instructions on:
  • How to save to OneDrive
  • How to save to H:\ Drive
  • How to save to local computer

Note: It's very important while you're working in Metro's Virtual Computer Lab to save your files to either OneDrive, your H:\ Drive, or to your local computer. Any files you haven't saved outside of the Virtual Lab will be lost when you log out of the Virtual Lab.

How to save to OneDrive

Note: IT Services recommends using the online version of OneDrive in the Virtual Lab environment for a better user experience.

Steps:

• Log in to the Virtual Lab at labs.metrostate.edu
• From within the virtual lab environment browse to https://www.office.com and log in using:
  • Username: StarID@go.minnstate.edu (students)
  • Username: StarID@minnstate.edu (employees)
• You will see a list of icons on the left side of the web page, click on OneDrive highlighted below.

• You can upload newly saved files and download existing files to your Virtual Desktop for editing.

How to save to H:\ Drive

Steps:

• Log in to the Virtual Lab at labs.metrostate.edu
• Start any of the provided applications in the Virtual Lab.
• When you are finished working on your document just save it to your H:\ Drive