Installation and Setup Guide

Working in a Remote Desktop or
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Horizon Client for Windows provides a familiar, personalized desktop and application environment. End
users can access USB and other devices connected to their local Windows computer, send documents to any
printer that their local computer can detect, authenticate with smart cards, and use multiple display
monitors.
This chapter includes the following topics:
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“Feature Support Matrix for Windows Clients,” on page 83
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“Internationalization,” on page 87
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“Enabling Support for Onscreen Keyboards,” on page 88
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“Resizing the Remote Desktop Window,” on page 88
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“Monitors and Screen Resolution,” on page 88
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“Connect USB Devices with USB Redirection,” on page 93
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“Using the Real-Time Audio-Video Feature for Webcams and Microphones,” on page 96
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“Copying and Pasting Text and Images,” on page 98
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“Using Remote Applications,” on page 99
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“Printing from a Remote Desktop or Application,” on page 99
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“Control Adobe Flash Display,” on page 101
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“Clicking URL Links That Open Outside of Horizon Client,” on page 102
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“Using the Relative Mouse Feature for CAD and 3D Applications,” on page 102
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“Using Scanners,” on page 103
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“Using Serial Port Redirection,” on page 104
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“Keyboard Shortcuts,” on page 105
Feature Support Matrix for Windows Clients
Some features are supported on one type of Horizon Client but not on another.
When planning which display protocol and features to make available to your end users, use the following
information to determine which client operating systems support the feature.
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