Installation and Setup Guide

Using URIs to Configure Horizon Client 40
Syntax for Creating vmware-view URIs 40
Examples of vmware-view URIs 44
Setting the Certificate Checking Mode in Horizon Client 47
Configuring Certificate Checking for End Users 48
Configuring Advanced TLS/SSL Options 49
Configure Published Application Reconnection Behavior 50
Using the Group Policy Template to Configure VMware Horizon Client for Windows 51
Scripting Definition Settings for Client GPOs 51
Security Settings for Client GPOs 53
RDP Settings for Client GPOs 58
General Settings for Client GPOs 60
USB Settings for Client GPOs 63
PCoIP Client Session Variables ADMX Template Settings 67
Running Horizon Client From the Command Line 71
Horizon Client Command Usage 71
Horizon Client Configuration File 75
Using the Windows Registry to Configure Horizon Client 76
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Managing Remote Desktop and Published Application Connections 78
Connect to a Remote Desktop or Published Application 78
Use Unauthenticated Access to Connect to Published Applications 81
Tips for Using the Desktop and Application Selector 83
Share Access to Local Folders and Drives with Client Drive Redirection 84
Hide the VMware Horizon Client Window 86
Reconnecting to a Desktop or Published Application 87
Create a Desktop or Application Shortcut on the Client Desktop or Start Menu 87
Using Start Menu Shortcuts That the Server Creates 88
Configure Start Menu Shortcut Update Behavior 88
Switch Remote Desktops or Published Applications 89
Log Off or Disconnect 90
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Working in a Remote Desktop or Application 92
Feature Support Matrix for Windows Clients 92
Features Supported in Nested Mode 96
Internationalization 96
Use a Local IME with Published Applications 96
Enabling Support for Onscreen Keyboards 98
Resizing the Remote Desktop Window 98
Monitors and Screen Resolution 98
Supported Multiple Monitor Configurations 98
Select Specific Monitors in a Multiple-Monitor Setup 100
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