So with Carl Stalhood's approval I have been working to mix his documenation with my documentation into a new site that will be managed and maintained by multiple engineers for updates. We have moved from Wordpress to Azure Static Pages on Github for easier documentation with markup documents. We removed some of the older documentation that is out of support, and will be working to add more information with upcoming releases. Go ahead and take a look, see what you think, and let me know what you think we should focus on first. https://docs.jeffriechers.com

Issues with registry permissions protecting specific values? No problem, copy reg.exe to reg1.exe and voilà

Anyone ever seen an issue like this? I've got some Windows 11 MCS-provisioned machines that when booted up, Group Policies appear to be applied (in that gpresult shows them as applied, and the correct Registry values exist). However, in the user's session, they don't apply (background is incorrect, logon screen is incorrect, App-V not working, etc.). What is weird is if you reboot the worker in vCenter (not Studio), the policies all appear correctly in the session at next logon. I've been trying to work this one out in my head and can't fathom it out. If I apply one of the settings (e.g. the logon screen) to the master image directly (as in, bake in the settings), then it works OK at first logon. But it's not really feasible for us to start baking the entire set of GPOs into the master image, that's going to kind of defeat the object of having policies. Anyone seen an issue like this before?

I had no idea AOL dial-up was still available! https://www.engadget.com/computing/aols-dial-up-internet-still-exists-but-not-for-much-longer-193004233.html

Has anyone gotten a link to the replay of the Citrix 2507 webinar?

Announcing the Early Access Release for Citrix Workspace App for Windows 2507! We're excited to announce that the Early Access Release (EAR) for Citrix Workspace app for Windows version 2507 is now available for download. 🚀 This release is the next Long-Term Service Release (LTSR), packed with all the new features and enhancements since the 2402 LTSR. We invite you to try it out and help us ensure the highest quality for the upcoming General Availability (GA)! What's New? ✨ Here are some of the key features and benefits included in this release: 🖥️ The in-session Desktop Toolbar: ◦ Has been updated to be customizable. ◦ Enhanced multi-monitor experience to auto detect and custom layout. 📶 A new Connection Strength Indicator provides real-time feedback on network quality with actionable advice. 🛠️ Troubleshoot Connections: empowers users to resolve potential connection issues during launch failures with actionable recommendations. ⚙️ The app now supports Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC, providing stability for fixed-function devices. ⏱️ For enhanced security in kiosk environments, a new feature automatically signs out users when their session is disconnected. 🔒 App Protection: ◦ Screen Capture Allow List, a Process exclusion list, and a USB Filter Driver Exclusion List, giving you more granular control over endpoint security. ◦ Protection against Recall on ARM64 devices. 🚀 The Endpoint Analysis (EPA) Client now installs automatically with the Citrix Workspace app, simplifying deployment, especially for unmanaged devices. 💻 The uberAgent add-on can now be installed with the Citrix Workspace app, giving IT teams enhanced monitoring and diagnostics. Your Feedback Matters! 💬 Your participation in this Early Access Program is crucial. By testing this release, you can experience the new features firsthand and provide valuable feedback on performance, usability, and functionality. Your input will help us identify and fix any potential issues before the official release. Download the Early Access Release: You can find the Citrix Workspace app for Windows 2507 Early Access Release on the Citrix Downloads page. Thank you for helping us make Citrix Workspace a success! 🙏

Sorry to ask this question but on our Win11 23H2 Build, Appx packages for Notepad and Calc are blocked by System administrator, I've looked in Applocker in event viewer and can't see anything related to Notepad and Calc being blocked. We have windows Store Disabled. Any idea where to look?

Oh boy, another MSSQL Crit vuln CVE-2025-49758 https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-49758

Posting this here for greater visibility: Anyone have a good PS script or module to pull GPO settings into a CSV/Excel document? I have been using SDM's module, but it's not great for registry preferences, as it puts every single part of one preference onto a new line, so comparing hundreds of preferences becomes a chore.

Has anyone done any testing or seen any reports on W11 non-persistent vs Server 2025 TS in regard to impacts on scalability and experience? (Coming from a 2019 TS OS.)

Who is using Strong Network and love it? 👀

I am working on a Omnissa Horizon project. The customer has nothing but persistent desktops. This is the first customer I've worked with that went all persistent.

Do we have any Nutanix or Pure storage guys I can talk with?

Good morning everyone

Has anyone worked with Horizon DaaS?

If you're an #Evergreen user, I'm getting close to releasing a version that splits the module from the application functions. The module repository has been moved here: https://github.com/EUCPilots where you can also find a repository with a copy of the application functions. New Evergreen documentation site here: https://eucpilots.com/evergreen-docs/ Here's my previous article on the upcoming changes to Evergreen: https://stealthpuppy.com/evergreen-change-2025/

Has anyone done a good comparison between Parallels and Citrix? We're not moving from Citrix, but the distributor who we go through for licensing has told senior management they can save $$$'s if we move, which has some senior management people excited. I would like to extinguish this conversation so it doesn't waste too much time and take our focus off our current tasks.

Was anyone here the owner of https://virtualwarlock.net I recall that being a nice auc site but it looks it its gone. NM, i found him Kasper Joasen.

Went looking for some official VMware Visio stencils and there doesn't seem to be any - I found a reference to some here but the download and links don't exist any more, don't suppose someone has a copy of these they could share? Official VMware Visio Stencils & Icons – Update

Anyone going to Connect in DC on Sept 16th - 17th? If so I will see you there.

We have inherited a client running Ericom Connect. They have multiple Server 2022 RD Session hosts which are in a bit of a mess. All different with no optimisations. I am not familiar with Ericom. Citrix background and use MCS for image management. I have seen references that Ericom apparently has image management built in, but can't find anything in the admin guide about this. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

AWS Connect and static Citrix VDIs: Has anyone worked on this type of solution? We're using a Custom CCP, but even when we use AWS' default CCP, we're having issues: Missed Calls, One-way Audio, poor Call Quality. We've verified that HDX is redirecting Audio back to the end-point and that Call Traffic flows directly from the end-point to AWS on UDP 3478, but these issues persist. Is there anything on the Citrix side we might be missing? What about the end-points themselves?

Anyone else with issues signing into the Citrix web site? Sign-in just loops connecting via Okta and never completes.

So hey, what AI Tools are you using as part of your EUC Engineering work? Also, what Skills do you think will be important in the next 5 years, related to EUC Engineering?

Reposting here as the question came up in another channel. Re new Citrix CCA and CCP level exams now available, I have been told by Citrix you need to take the CCA and CCP, if you were previously certified as CCP you can't just take the CCP level one. Same applies for CCE when they are released.

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❓ Anyone running Windows on KVM able to get the output from this command for me?

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_ComputerSystem | Select-Object -Property Manufacturer, Model

Having not had the pleasure of working with SCCM for a while, can I just say, based on this last week, how it should be taken out in the woodshed and burned to a crisp? What a f*cking pile of outdated shit this product is

For benchmarking a VDI session what free tools have you used? Not interested in 3d performance, more browser speed. https://browserbench.org/Speedometer3.1/ . Anyone used OBUX.IT yet?

🔥 Just my annual warning on social media to not engage with robbeekmans.net (it is my old domain name that was bought by scammer...). Don't get fooled, I stopped blogging years ago.