Installation and Setup Guide
Table Of Contents
- VMware Horizon Client for Windows Installation and Setup Guide
- Contents
- VMware Horizon Client for Windows Installation and Setup Guide
- System Requirements and Setup for Windows-Based Clients
- System Requirements for Windows Client Systems
- System Requirements for Horizon Client Features
- Smart Card Authentication Requirements
- 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
- Requirements for Using Flash URL Redirection
- Requirements for Using URL Content Redirection
- System Requirements for HTML5 Multimedia Redirection
- Requirements for the Session Collaboration Feature
- Requirements for Using Fingerprint Scanner Redirection
- Requirements for Using Microsoft Lync with Horizon Client
- Requirements for Using Skype for Business with Horizon Client
- 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
- Setting the Certificate Checking Mode in Horizon Client
- Configuring Advanced TLS/SSL Options
- Configure Published 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 Published Application Connections
- Connect to a Remote Desktop or Published Application
- Use Unauthenticated Access to Connect to Published Applications
- Tips for Using the Desktop and Application Selector
- Share Access to Local Folders and Drives with Client Drive Redirection
- Hide the VMware Horizon Client Window
- Reconnecting to a Desktop or Published Application
- Create a Desktop or Application Shortcut on the Client Desktop or Start Menu
- Using Start Menu Shortcuts That the Server Creates
- Switch Remote Desktops or Published 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
- Use USB Redirection to Connect USB Devices
- Using the Real-Time Audio-Video Feature for Webcams and Microphones
- Using the Session Collaboration Feature
- Copying and Pasting Text and Images
- Using Published Applications
- Printing from a Remote Desktop or Published 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
Use One Monitor in a Multiple-Monitor Setup 100
Use Display Scaling 101
Using DPI Synchronization 102
Change the Display Mode While a Desktop Window Is Open 103
Use USB Redirection to Connect USB Devices 103
Configure Clients to Reconnect When USB Devices Restart 107
Using the Real-Time Audio-Video Feature for Webcams and Microphones 108
When You Can Use a Webcam 108
Select a Preferred Webcam or Microphone on a Windows Client System 109
Using the Session Collaboration Feature 110
Invite a User to Join a Remote Desktop Session 110
Manage a Collaborative Session 112
Join a Collaborative Session 112
Copying and Pasting Text and Images 113
Configuring the Client Clipboard Memory Size 114
Using Published Applications 115
Saving Documents in a Published Application 115
Printing from a Remote Desktop or Published Application 115
Set Printing Preferences for a Virtual Printer Feature on a Remote Desktop 116
Using USB Printers 117
Control Adobe Flash Display 118
Clicking URL Links That Open Outside of Horizon Client 118
Using the Relative Mouse Feature for CAD and 3D Applications 119
Using Scanners 119
Using Serial Port Redirection 120
Keyboard Shortcuts 122
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Troubleshooting Horizon Client 125
Restart a Remote Desktop 125
Reset a Remote Desktop or Published Applications 126
Repair Horizon Client for Windows 127
Uninstall Horizon Client for Windows 127
Problems with Keyboard Input 127
What to Do If Horizon Client Exits Unexpectedly 128
Connecting to a Server in Workspace ONE Mode 128
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