How to upload or download files to vLab

Uploading files from your personal computer to vLab

In the vLab browser window, click the Up arrow in the upper right right corner of the screen.

vLab desktop screenshot with upload button

A new window will display, allowing you to select a file from your personal computer. Select the file you want to upload and click Open

Screenshot of open window for uploading files to vLab

The file will be uploaded to the Remote Desktop Virtual Drive. To access the file, click the File Explorer icon on the toolbar at the bottom of the screen.

File folder screenshot on vLab

A new window will appear. Click This PC in the left-hand toolbar of that window, then click Remote Desktop Virtual Drive.

Screenshot of This PC window with Remote Desktop Virtual Drive

Click Uploads. You will see your uploaded files displayed. Click on a file to open it. 

Screenshot of Uploads folder

How to download files from vLab to your personal computer

While logged into vLab, save any files you wish to download to the Remote Desktop Virtual Drive.

You can find this drive under This PC in the File Explorer window. 

File explorer window in vLab

Click on the file you want to download. A pop-up window will appear in the upper right side of the screen, asking if you are sure you want to download the file. 

Click Confirm and the file will download.