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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
- System Requirements for Scanner Redirection
- System Requirements for Serial Port Redirection
- System Requirements for Multimedia Redirection (MMR)
- System Requirements for Flash Redirection
- System Requirements for Microsoft Lync with Horizon Client
- Requirements for Using URL Content Redirection
- Requirements for Using Skype for Business with Horizon Client
- Smart Card Authentication Requirements
- Device Authentication Requirements
- Supported Desktop Operating Systems
- Preparing Connection Server for Horizon Client
- Clearing the Last User Name Used to Log In to a Server
- Configure VMware Blast Options
- Using Internet Explorer Proxy Settings
- Horizon Client Data Collected by VMware
- Installing Horizon Client for Windows
- Configuring Horizon Client for End Users
- Common Configuration Settings
- Using URIs to Configure Horizon Client
- Configuring Certificate Checking for End Users
- Configuring Advanced TLS/SSL Options
- Configure Application Reconnection Behavior
- Using the Group Policy Template to Configure VMware Horizon Client for Windows
- Running Horizon Client from the Command Line
- Using the Windows Registry to Configure Horizon Client
- Managing Remote Desktop and Application Connections
- Connect to a Remote Desktop or Application
- Use Unauthenticated Access to Connect to Remote Applications
- 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
- Resizing the Remote Desktop Window
- 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
Using the Group Policy Template to Congure VMware Horizon Client for Windows 42
Scripting Denition Seings for Client GPOs 43
Security Seings for Client GPOs 45
RDP Seings for Client GPOs 49
General Seings for Client GPOs 52
USB Seings for Client GPOs 54
PCoIP Client Session Variables ADMX Template Seings 57
Running Horizon Client from the Command Line 61
Horizon Client Command Usage 61
Horizon Client Conguration File 64
Using the Windows Registry to Congure Horizon Client 65
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Managing Remote Desktop and Application Connections 67
Connect to a Remote Desktop or Application 67
Use Unauthenticated Access to Connect to Remote Applications 70
Tips for Using the Desktop and Application Selector 71
Share Access to Local Folders and Drives 72
Hide the VMware Horizon Client Window 74
Reconnecting to a Desktop or Application 74
Create a Desktop or Application Shortcut on Your Client Desktop or Start Menu 75
Switch Desktops or Applications 75
Log O or Disconnect 76
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Working in a Remote Desktop or Application 79
Feature Support Matrix for Windows Clients 79
Features Supported in Nested Mode 82
Internationalization 83
Use a Local IME with Remote Applications 83
Enabling Support for Onscreen Keyboards 84
Resizing the Remote Desktop Window 84
Monitors and Screen Resolution 85
Supported Multiple Monitor Congurations 85
Select Specic Monitors in a Multiple-Monitor Setup 86
Use One Monitor in a Multiple-Monitor Setup 86
Use Display Scaling 87
Using DPI Synchronization 88
Change the Display Mode While a Desktop Window Is Open 89
Connect USB Devices 89
Congure Clients to Reconnect When USB Devices Restart 92
Using the Real-Time Audio-Video Feature for Webcams and Microphones 93
When You Can Use Your Webcam 93
Select a Preferred Webcam or Microphone on a Windows Client System 93
Copying and Pasting Text and Images 94
Conguring the Client Clipboard Memory Size 95
Using Remote Applications 95
Saving Documents in a Remote Application 95
Printing from a Remote Desktop or Application 96
Set Printing Preferences for the Virtual Printer Feature on a Remote Desktop 96
Using VMware Horizon Client for Windows
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