Illinois AnyWare, Overview

Illinois AnyWare is a virtual desktop environment allowing students to access software whether remote, on campus, or in class. Students can access Illinois AnyWare on multiple devices and operating systems including Windows, MacOS and Linux, iOS, ChromeOS and Android.

Who is the service for:

  • Students may use the service at any time
  • Instructors may use the service for academic purposes
  • At this time, the service is not available for staff use or research purposes 

Why use the service:

  • If you need to run software that you do not have access to on your own device
  • You can run class software that your personal device cannot run due to processing power
  • If you are unable to download large files due to internet bandwidth issues or data caps
  • No need to install software on your personal device
  • No need to update software on your personal device

How to access the service:

  • VPN is NOT required to use Illinois AnyWare 
  • Log in to Illinois AnyWare (connecting instructions)
  • You will be disconnected when your connection is idle for 15 minutes 
  • You will be logged off 1 hour after you are disconnected

In consideration of international regulations and varying business protocols, the use of Illinois AnyWare services outside of the United States must adhere to local laws and access restrictions. Users should be aware that certain countries and businesses may block or limit access to Illinois AnyWare. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure compliance with the relevant legal and corporate policies in the region where they are operating. 

Using Illinois AnyWare Desktops:

File management and working with local files: 

Illinois AnyWare General Purpose Desktop and Graphics Enabled Desktop have direct integration with campus affiliated Microsoft OneDrive cloud storage.

Additionally, once you are connected to your virtual desktop or application, you can use data from your local computer including any drives, network or cloud storage that are mapped to your local computer. Azure Virtual Desktop creates a connection back to your local computer. This will allow you to open and save your files from and to your local computer. 

Available Software:    

Standard Desktop and Graphics Desktop


Trial versions of software are not candidates for installation on the AnyWare service, but full versions of applications can be requested here:

Request Software

How to get support:


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Doc ID:
105054
Owned by:
ICS Tech Support G. in University of Illinois Technology Services
Created:
2020-08-18
Updated:
2026-05-22
Sites:
University of Illinois Technology Services