User manual
Table Of Contents
- Using VMware Horizon Client for Windows
- Contents
- Using VMware Horizon Client for Windows
- System Requirements and Setup for Windows-Based Clients
- System Requirements for Windows Clients
- System Requirements for Real-Time Audio-Video
- Requirements for Scanner Redirection
- Requirements for Serial Port Redirection
- Requirements for Multimedia Redirection (MMR)
- Requirements for Flash Redirection
- Requirements for Using Flash URL Redirection
- Requirements for URL Content Redirection
- Requirements for Using Microsoft Lync with Horizon Client
- Smart Card Authentication Requirements
- Device Authentication Requirements
- Supported Desktop Operating Systems
- Preparing Connection Server for Horizon Client
- Configure VMware Blast Options
- Horizon Client Data Collected by VMware
- Installing Horizon Client for Windows
- Configuring Horizon Client for End Users
- Managing Remote Desktop and Application Connections
- Connect to a Remote Desktop or Application
- Tips for Using the Desktop and Application Selector
- Share Access to Local Folders and Drives
- Hide the VMware Horizon Client Window
- Reconnecting to a Desktop or Application
- Create a Desktop or Application Shortcut on Your Client Desktop or Start Menu
- Switch Desktops or Applications
- Log Off or Disconnect
- Working in a Remote Desktop or Application
- Feature Support Matrix for Windows Clients
- Internationalization
- Enabling Support for Onscreen Keyboards
- Monitors and Screen Resolution
- Connect USB Devices
- Using the Real-Time Audio-Video Feature for Webcams and Microphones
- Copying and Pasting Text and Images
- Using Remote Applications
- Printing from a Remote Desktop or Application
- Control Adobe Flash Display
- Clicking URL Links That Open Outside of Horizon Client
- Using the Relative Mouse Feature for CAD and 3D Applications
- Using Scanners
- Using Serial Port Redirection
- Keyboard Shortcuts
- Troubleshooting Horizon Client
- Index
Contents
Using VMware Horizon Client for Windows 7
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System Requirements and Setup for Windows-Based Clients 9
System Requirements for Windows Clients 10
System Requirements for Real-Time Audio-Video 11
Requirements for Scanner Redirection 12
Requirements for Serial Port Redirection 12
Requirements for Multimedia Redirection (MMR) 13
Requirements for Flash Redirection 14
Requirements for Using Flash URL Redirection 15
Requirements for URL Content Redirection 15
Requirements for Using Microsoft Lync with Horizon Client 16
Smart Card Authentication Requirements 17
Device Authentication Requirements 18
Supported Desktop Operating Systems 18
Preparing Connection Server for Horizon Client 18
Configure VMware Blast Options 19
Horizon Client Data Collected by VMware 20
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Installing Horizon Client for Windows 23
Install Horizon Client for Windows 23
Enabling FIPS Mode in the Windows Client Operating System 25
Installing Horizon Client Silently 26
Install Horizon Client Silently 26
Silent Installation Properties for Horizon Client 27
Microsoft Windows Installer Command-Line Options 28
Upgrade Horizon Client Online 31
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Configuring Horizon Client for End Users 33
Using URIs to Configure Horizon Client 33
Syntax for Creating vmware-view URIs 34
Examples of vmware-view URIs 37
Configuring Certificate Checking for End Users 38
Certificate Checking Modes for Horizon Client 39
Configuring Advanced TLS/SSL Options 40
Using the Group Policy Template to Configure VMware Horizon Client for Windows 41
Scripting Definition Settings for Client GPOs 41
Security Settings for Client GPOs 42
RDP Settings for Client GPOs 45
General Settings for Client GPOs 47
USB Settings for Client GPOs 49
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