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Disconnecting from a Remote Desktop or Application
You can disconnect from a remote desktop without logging off, so that applications remain open on the
remote desktop. You can also disconnect from a remote application so that the remote application remains
open.
When you are connected to the remote desktop or application, you can disconnect by tapping Disconnect in
the Unity Touch sidebar.
NOTE A View administrator can configure your desktop to automatically log off when disconnected. In that
case, any open programs in your desktop are stopped.
Log Off From a Remote Desktop
You can log off from a remote desktop operating system, even if you do not have a desktop open in
Horizon Client.
If you are currently connected to and logged in to a remote desktop, you can use the Windows Start menu
to log off. After Windows logs you off, the desktop is disconnected.
NOTE Any unsaved files that are open on the remote desktop are closed during the logoff operation.
Prerequisites
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Obtain the credentials that you need to log in, such as Active Directory user name and password, RSA
SecurID user name and passcode, or RADIUS authentication user name and passcode.
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If you have not logged in at least once, become familiar with the procedure “Connect to a Remote
Desktop or Application,” on page 13.
Procedure
1 On the Servers tab, tap the server shortcut.
2 If prompted, supply your RSA user name and passcode, your Active Directory user name and
password, or both.
3 On the All tab, tap and hold the desktop shortcut until the context menu appears.
If the desktop is a favorite, you can also perform this step on the Favorites tab.
4 Tap Log Off in the context menu.
What to do next
Tap the back arrow in the upper-left corner of the Horizon Client screen, or the Disconnect icon in the
upper-right corner of the Horizon Client screen, and tap Log Out to disconnect from the server.
Manage Desktop and Application Shortcuts
After you connect to a remote desktop or application, Horizon Client saves a shortcut for the recently used
desktop or application. You can rearrange and remove these shortcuts.
Procedure
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Perform these steps to remove a desktop or application shortcut from the Recent tab.
a Tap and hold the shortcut until Remove Shortcut appears at the bottom of the screen.
b Drag the shortcut to Remove Shortcut.
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To move a desktop or application shortcut, drag and drop it to the new location.
Chapter 2 Managing Remote Desktop and Application Connections
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