User manual

Table Of Contents
Using the Group Policy Template to Congure VMware Horizon Client for Windows 42
Scripting Denition Seings for Client GPOs 43
Security Seings for Client GPOs 45
RDP Seings for Client GPOs 49
General Seings for Client GPOs 52
USB Seings for Client GPOs 54
PCoIP Client Session Variables ADMX Template Seings 57
Running Horizon Client from the Command Line 61
Horizon Client Command Usage 61
Horizon Client Conguration File 64
Using the Windows Registry to Congure 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 Congurations 85
Select Specic 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
Congure 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
Conguring 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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