How do I save or transfer files from VirtualLab@APU?

There are few methods you can follow to get the files out of VirtualLab@APU: using Network Drive, using USB Redirection, or through OneDrive (automatically or manually).

We suggest you use the Network Drive method as it should be working by default and is the easiest way to transfer files within workstations.

Method 1: Using Network Drive

Step 1 - Plug in your USB Device to the host computer.

Step 2 - Go to This PC view (Shortcut: ⊞ Win + E).

Step 3 - You will notice at least one device under Network locations. These are your user folder and external storage devices on your host machine mapped to the virtual machine as a network drive.

Step 4 - Copy/move your files to one of the network locations.

Method 2: Using USB Redirection

Step 1 - Plug in your USB Device to the host computer.

Step 2 - In Horizon Client menu bar, click on Connect USB Device.

Step 3 - Click on the detected USB device.

Step 4 - The Virtual Lab machine will now detect your host USB device and it will show up in This PC view (Shortcut: ⊞ Win + E) as a local device.

Step 5 - Copy/move your files into the USB device.

Method 3: Through OneDrive (Automatically)

When you add files in Documents, Downloads or Desktop folders in the virtual machine, the files will be automatically synchronized with your OneDrive.

When you see the hollow green tick icon next to the file, it means it has successfully sync with OneDrive.

Method 4: Through OneDrive (Manually)

Step 1 - Go to cloudmails-my.sharepoint.com using web browser in the virtual lab.

Step 2 - Sign in using your school credentials.

Step 3 - Click on Upload or drag your files to the browser.

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