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Procedure
n
Disconnect from a remote desktop without logging off.
Option Action
Disconnect and quit Horizon Client
a Click the Close button in the corner of the window or select File >
Close from the menu bar.
b Select VMware Horizon Client > Quit VMware Horizon Client from
the menu bar.
Disconnect and remain in
Horizon Client
Click the Disconnect button in the toolbar or select Connection >
Disconnect from the menu bar.
NOTE Your View administrator can configure your desktop to automatically log off when
disconnected. In that case, any open applications in your desktop are stopped.
n
Log off and disconnect from a remote desktop.
Option Action
From within the desktop OS
Use the Windows Start menu to log off.
From the menu bar
Select Connection > Log Off from the menu bar.
If you use this procedure, files that are open on the remote desktop will be
closed without being saved first.
n
Disconnect from a remote application.
Option Action
Disconnect from the server and
leave the application running
Perform one of the following actions:
n
Click the Disconnect from Server button in the left side of the toolbar
in the desktop and application selection window.
n
Select File > Disconnect from Server from the menu bar.
Close the application and
disconnect from the server
a Quit the application in the usual manner, for example, click the Close
button in the corner of the application window.
b Click the Disconnect from Server button in the left side of the toolbar
in the desktop and application selection window or select File >
Disconnect from Server from the menu bar.
n
Log off when you do not have a remote desktop open.
If you use this procedure, files that are open on the remote desktop will be closed without being saved
first.
Option Action
From the Home screen
a Double-click the server shortcut and supply credentials.
These credentials might include RSA SecurID credentials and
credentials for logging in to the desktop.
b Select the desktop and select Connection > Log Off from the menu
bar.
From the desktop and application
selection window
Select the desktop and select Connection > Log Off from the menu bar.
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