Illinois AnyWare
Access campus software from anywhere!
Illinois AnyWare is a virtual desktop service designed to support blended and remote learning by providing students with secure, high-performance access to more than 100 academic software applications – anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re on campus, off campus, or attending class remotely, Illinois AnyWare ensures you have the tools you need to succeed.
Access
To access Illinois AnyWare visit anyware.illinois.edu.
View the available software.
Read self-help guide
Read this Answers KnowledgeBase article to learn how to setup and use this service.
Service information
Read more on the Enterprise IT Service Catalog.
Why is Illinois AnyWare helpful?
It can run software you don’t have
Students and instructors access to 100+ software applications on campus, in class or remotely. You don’t have to download any of the apps like the Adobe CC Suite, MatLab, Office, Visual Studio Code, etc.
No more slow processing power
Illinois AnyWare allows you to use apps via a remote desktop. This means your personal device doesn’t need more processing power to run the software you need. With all your favorite apps in one place, you can get your work done quicker and easier.
Fast access to large data sets
Once you’re connected, the remote app uses the remote computer’s internet. So if your app needs to access large data sets, it can bypass your slow connection.
Easy to use
Most users are able to setup the remote desktop within minutes and immediately start accessing the applications they need.