VCL FAQ

Below you will find answers to many common questions about VCL.

General Information

How do I access VCL?

How do I create a new VCL reservation?

What rights do I have on the machine?

What are the system requirements for connecting to VCL?

 

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VCL Reservations

How do I create a new VCL reservation?

How am I notified about my reservation?

What happens at the end of my reservation?

How do I extend a reservation?

 

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Connecting to VCL

How do I connect to a VCL environment from a Macintosh?

How do I connect to a VCL environment using a Linux machine?

What is an RDP file?

How do I modify my remote desktop connection screen size when using the Get RDP file?

Can I reconnect to a computer if my reservation time has not expired but I disconnected?

 

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Files & Data

Where should I save my files when connected to Windows XP VCL?

What happens if I leave my work on the VCL machine?

 

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Common Problems

Applications accessed via VCL are running very slowly

My VCL Windows application crashes when saving files to my personal machine through Remote Desktop

When I click Get RDP file, Internet Explorer gives an error and states it cannot download index.php from vcl.oit.duke.edu

 

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