Computer Use
Beta — This feature is currently in beta and may change.
Computer Use lets your assignments operate Windows desktop applications, automating workflows that go beyond what browsers and APIs can reach. Duvo offers two ways to access Windows desktops, depending on whether you need a managed sandbox or access to your own infrastructure.
Two Options
Environment
Duvo-managed Windows sandbox
Your Windows machines
Setup
None — automatically available
Provide RDP host, username, and password
Best for
General desktop automation, testing workflows, processing files
Accessing internal systems, installed software, network resources
Data location
Runs in Duvo's cloud
Runs on your infrastructure
Persistence
Session state preserved within a job
Connects to your persistent environment
When to Use Each
Use Computer Use when:
You need a clean Windows environment to process files or test workflows
The assignment doesn't require access to your internal network or proprietary software
You want zero-config desktop automation
Use Windows Remote Desktop when:
The assignment needs your installed applications (custom ERP, industry software, licensed tools)
You need access to internal file shares, databases, or network resources
Compliance requires data to remain on your infrastructure
How It Works
Both connections give assignments the ability to control a Windows desktop — clicking buttons, typing text, navigating menus, and reading screen content. The assignment interacts with applications exactly as a person would, which means any Windows software can be automated regardless of whether it has an API.
Computer Use provisions a fresh Windows sandbox for each session, managed entirely by Duvo. Windows Remote Desktop connects to your existing Windows machines over the standard RDP protocol, secured with TLS encryption.
Shared Capabilities
Both Computer Use options support:
Desktop control — Open, navigate, and operate Windows applications
Click and type — Interact with UI elements, forms, and dialogs
Screen reading — Capture and interpret what's displayed
Live view — Watch the desktop in real-time as your assignment works
Full audit trail — Every action is captured for review
Computer Use also supports file transfer between the sandbox and your assignment, which is not available with Windows Remote Desktop.
Related Pages
Computer Use — Duvo-managed Windows sandbox
Windows Remote Desktop — Connect to your own Windows machines
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