Virtual Computer Lab: Saving Files

Options to save files using Virtual Computer Lab

Article sections:

• How to save to OneDrive
• How to save to H:\ Drive
• How to save to local computer

Important Notes:

• While you're working in Metro's Virtual Computer Lab make sure 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: IET 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)
• Click on the App Launcher in the upper right corner of your browser and then click on OneDrive:

• 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

• Now your files will be saved on the network and will be available the next time you connect

How to save to local drive

Steps:

• Log in to the Virtual Lab at labs.metrostate.edu
• Connect to your local computer by following this KB: Virtual Computer Lab: Access Local Files
• Start any of the provided applications in the Virtual Lab.
• When you are finished working on your document just save it to your local drive Ex. highlighted below.