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The method you use for uninstalling Horizon Client for Linux depends on the version and the method you
used for installing the client software.
Prerequisites
Verify that you have root access on the Linux client system.
Procedure
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If you have Horizon Client 3.1 or earlier, or if you installed the client from the Ubuntu Software Center,
select Applications > Ubuntu Software Center, and in the Installed Software section, select
vmware-view-client and click Remove.
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If you have Horizon Client 3.2 or later, which you installed from the VMware Product Downloads Web
site, open a Terminal window, change directories to the directory that contains the installer file, and
run the installer command with the -u option.
sudo env VMWARE_KEEP_CONFIG=yes \
./VMware-Horizon-Client-x.x.x-yyyyyyy.arch.bundle -u vmware-horizon-client
In the file name, x.x.x is the version number, yyyyyyy is the build number, and arch is either x86 or
x64. Using the VMWARE_KEEP_CONFIG=yes setting means retain the configuration settings when the
client is uninstalled. If this environment variable is not set, you are prompted to specify whether to
save the configuration settings.
Problems with Keyboard Input
If, when you type in a remote desktop or application, none of the keystrokes seem to work, the issue
might be with security software on your local client system.
Problem
While connected to a remote desktop or application, no characters appear when you type. Another
symptom might be that a single key keeps repeating itself.
Cause
Some security software, such as Norton 360 Total Security, includes a feature that detects keylogger
programs and blocks keystroke logging. This security feature is meant to protect the system against
unwanted spyware that, for example, steals passwords and credit card numbers. Unfortunately, this
security software might block Horizon Client from sending keystrokes to the remote desktop or
application.
Solution
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On the client system, turn off the keylogger detection feature of your antivirus or security software.
What to Do If Horizon Client Exits Unexpectedly
Horizon Client might exit even if you do not close it.
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