This topic describes how to install applications on a cloud desktop.

To install applications on a cloud desktop, use one of the following methods:
  • Copy an application installation package from a local disk

    The cloud desktop can read data from the mapped drive of the local disk. You can copy an application installation package from a local disk to the cloud desktop.

    Note If you cannot copy local files to the cloud desktop, contact the administrator to configure permissions on local disk mappings. If you have confirmed with the administrator that you have read and write permissions for local disk mapping but you cannot access the local disk, open the toolbar and check the file access settings in your preferences. For more information, see Overview of desktop functional areas.
  • Obtain an application installation package by using a USB device

    You can use a USB flash drive to copy an application installation package to the cloud desktop.

    Note If the cloud desktop cannot read data from the USB drive connected to the local computer, contact the administrator to enable the USB redirection feature.
  • Download an application installation package over the Internet

    The Google Chrome browser is pre-installed on the cloud desktop. You can download and install an application over the Internet.

    Note If you cannot access the Internet, contact the administrator to configure the network.