This guide describes how to install, configure, and use VMware Horizon ® Client™ software on a Microsoft Windows client system. This information is intended for administrators who need to set up a Horizon deployment that includes Microsoft Windows client systems, such as desktops and laptops. What is the horizon client version you are running? Did you install it from windows store? Are you connecting internally or from external network? Does the connection goes through a security server/UAG/load balancer? Check if VMware Knowledge Base helps Or else please provide the client log bundle and share:VMware Knowledge Base. VMware Horizon Client for Chrome makes it easy to work on your VMware Horizon virtual desktop and hosted applications from your Chromebook giving you on-the-go access from any location. IMPORTANT NOTE: A VMware Horizon virtual desktop or hosted application is required to use the VMware Horizon Client for Chrome. Performance cookies are used to analyze the user experience to improve our website by collecting and reporting information on how you use it. They allow us to know which pages are the most and least popular, see how visitors move around the site, optimize our website and make it easier to navigate. On the client machine, run the downloaded VMware-Horizon-Client-2103-8.2.0.exe or VMware-Horizon-Client-5.5.0.exe. If you want to use the URL Content Redirection feature in Horizon 7 and newer, run the installer with the following switch: /v URLFILTERINGENABLED=1; Click Agree & Install. Or you can click Customize Installation.
Welcome to the VMware Horizon® Client™ for Mac documentation page. The documents on this page are designed to help you install, configure, and use Horizon Client on a Mac.
To find the release notes, user guide, and installation and setup guide for your Horizon Client for Mac version, locate the version in the table of contents on the left and expand the heading.
The release notes describe new features, fixed issues, and known problems. If you are an end user, read the user guide to find out how to connect to and use remote desktops and published applications. If you are a system administrator, read the installation and setup guide to find out how to install, configure, and troubleshoot Horizon Client on a Mac.
Finding Archived Documentation
To read the documentation for earlier Horizon Client for Mac versions, go to the Documentation Archive page at VMware Horizon View Clients Documentation Archive.
Other Resources
- Check out VMware Technology Network.
- Digital Workspace Tech Zone gathers videos, guides, tools, and the Reference Architecture in one place for your fastest path to understanding, evaluating, and deploying VMware end-user computer products.
Please follow the below instructions to install the VMware Horizon Client for Windows.
NOTE: Installing this application requires a reboot of your laptop or PC.
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- Download the VMware Horizon Client installer by clicking here.
- Double click on the VMware Horizon Client .exe file to launch the installation.
- If a “Security Warning” window appears, click on the “Run” or “Yes” button.
- A normal application install window will appear. Click on the “Agree & Install” button.
- Once the installation completes, click on the Finish button.
- You will be prompted to restart your computer, click “Restart Now”.
- Once you have rebooted, follow the linked instructions to log in to VDI with 2-Step Verification (2SV).
VDI requires a modern laptop, PC, or tablet.
In general most laptops that are less than 4 years old will run the VDI client without an issue. More detailed laptop requirements can be found in our student guide.
If you encounter any issues, please contact our Helpdesk at helpdesk@hsph.harvard.edu
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