Unable to log into desktop or duplicate connection

We have currently identified an issue with the SAIL Desktops. PLEASE DO NOT LOG OFF ONLY DISCONNECT at this time.

If you are presented with multiple options as shown here, e.g. SAIL Standard

Loading Failed has been experienced by a number of users, we are currently investigating the issue. Please log a ticket on the helpdesk and IT will force remove your sessions.

Unable to log into Web-based VMware Horizon

Some users have had issues logging into the HTML Access version of VMware Horizon. Users are advised to launch the Horizon client through the SAIL portal. If there are issues using the Horizon client please ensure that you are working with the latest version.

App Volumes manager Error

If this error message "AppVolsMan-2" appears it is likely due to a server error,  please log a ticket with our helpdesk.

Eclipse or the R interface lagging

 Restart the desktop, if there is still lagging then please log a ticket with our helpdesk.

Eclipse issue with database

'Eclipse is requesting a driver / Database isn't working correctly'

Please follow the steps in this guide to connect to the database, please check the Notes section, referring to the driver section. If still having an issue, please log a ticket on the helpdesk.
Connecting to DB2 using DBeaver / Eclipse


Logging off SeRP Desktop or Updating with DEM Refresh

I've been advised to run DEM User Environment Refresh or DEM Refresh'

Click this shortcut, found on the Desktop.

I've been advised to log off and reconnect but I'm still having an issue

To log off Windows please use one of these methods:

From Horizon Desktop Client:

From Horizon HTML Access (Web Client):

Click the tab on the centre-left of the screen to display the menu, click the 'list icon' and then 'Log off'.

From the Windows Start menu:

Right-click the Windows icon on the Task Bar, click 'Shut down or Sign out', then 'Sign out'


VS Code missing Extensions

'Running VS Code, I can't see any extensions'

Close VS Code and launch from the VS Code Shortcut with Properties including: "–extensions-dir="C:\vscExtensions"

Please delete any other shortcuts you have for VS Code.


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