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Using VMware Horizon View Client for Windows
Store
This guide, Using VMware Horizon View Client for Windows Store, provides information about installing and
using VMware
®
Horizon View™ software on a Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 RT, or Windows 8.1 Pro device
to connect to a Horizon View desktop in the datacenter.
The information in this document includes system requirements and instructions for installing and using
Horizon View Client for Windows Store.
This information is intended for administrators who must set up a Horizon View deployment that includes
Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 RT, or Windows 8.1 Pro client devices. The information is written for
experienced system administrators who are familiar with virtual machine technology and datacenter
operations.
Setup and Installation for View Client for Windows Store
Setting up a Horizon View deployment for Windows Store clients involves using certain View Connection
Server configuration settings, meeting the system requirements for Horizon View servers and Windows 8.1
device clients, and installing the VMware Horizon View app.
System Requirements for Horizon View Client for Windows Store
You can install Horizon View Client on many Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 RT, and Windows 8.1 Pro devices.
The device on which you install Horizon View Client, and the peripherals it uses, must meet certain system
requirements.
Operating systems
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Horizon View Client for Windows Store 2.3: Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1
RT, or Windows 8.1 Pro
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Horizon View Client for Windows Store (Tech Preview) 2.0 and 2.1:
Windows 8 or Windows 8 RT
External keyboards
(Optional) Bluetooth and docked keyboard devices. For information about
the devices that your specific device supports, see the documentation from
the device manufacturer.
View Connection
Server, Security Server,
and View Agent
Latest maintenance release of Horizon View 5.0.x and later releases
VMware recommends that you use a security server so that your device will
not require a VPN connection.
Display protocol for
Horizon View
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Horizon View Client for Windows Store 2.3: PCoIP only
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Horizon View Client for Windows Store (Tech Preview) 2.0 and 2.1: RDP
only
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