Virtual Computing Lab Windows 11 Upgrade

The Virtual Computing Lab was upgraded to Windows 11 on Aug. 17, 2024. The upgrade did not change the way students access the service:

  1. Access pi.tt/vlab from your web browser or launch the Remote Desktop Client if you have it installed.
  2. Click the icon named “Pitt IT – Virtual Student Computing Lab”.

Students may need to recreate any desktop shortcuts to the Virtual Computing Lab after the upgrade.

Remote Desktop Client: Removing the Previous Service 

After the upgrade, Remote Desktop Client users will notice two headings with similar names:

  • The icon under the heading “Pitt IT – Virtual Student Computing Lab” connects your device to a virtual session running the Windows 11 operating system.
  • The Remove button under the heading “Pitt IT - Remove Me - Windows 10 Virtual Student Computing Lab” removes all traces of the previous service from your Remote Desktop Client. A similar heading may also appear in your Windows Start menu. 

Please submit a request to the Technology Help Desk or call +1-412-624-HELP (4357) if have any questions about this announcement or need assistance using the Virtual Computing Lab.

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