How can I shadow a VMware Horizon View PCoIP desktop session from my vSphere console?
Note: This knowledge base article does not apply to HP Anyware. HP Anyware uses a  Anyware software GPU or a hardware GPU disabling the vSphere Console. In some cases viewing a remote users PCoIP session may be beneficial to troubleshooting an issue. In …
Knowledge Base Article Tutorial Setup Display Third Party Enhancements Zero Clients
Last modified: September 3, 2023
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Authentication failures with my eToken/smartcard device and VMware Horizon
Prerequisites eToken devices work based on the scenario in which they are intended to be used and the proper installation of the PCoIP Smartcard feature. Three scenario's are described below after the PCoIP Smartcard installation: PCoIP Smartcard …
Knowledge Base Article Troubleshooting Authentication Security Third Party Enhancements Zero Clients
Last modified: September 14, 2023
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What is an acceptable level of packet loss?
Just like VoIP and video conferencing, PCoIP is a real time protocol. Once a packet is lost in transit, there typically isn't time to re transmit before the PCoIP session is impacted. Therefore, the most acceptable level of loss is 0%. Packet loss maybe …
Knowledge Base Article Advisory Performance HP Anyware Remote Workstation Card Zero Clients
Last modified: September 3, 2023
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Why does my pre-session smart card authentication fail with my PCoIP Zero Client but not my VMware Horizon client?
Problem You cannot establish a PCoIP session using your smart card in pre-session with a PCoIP Zero Client, but you are successful when using a VMware Horizon client. Note: Make sure that your smartcard and smartcard reader meet the requirements listed …
Knowledge Base Article Advisory Security Third Party Enhancements Zero Clients
Last modified: September 3, 2023
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MFA (Multi Factor Authentication) options are not being displayed on the PCoIP Zero Client when authenticating to a VMware Horizon View Connection Server
Problem MFA (Multi Factor Authentication) options are not being displayed on the PCoIP Zero Client when authenticating to a VMware Horizon View Connection Server. The MFA challenge is only showing a short prompt regardless of which option you have …
Knowledge Base Article Troubleshooting Security Third Party Enhancements Zero Clients
Last modified: November 24, 2023
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What are the requirements to support pre-session smart card authentication when connecting to VMware Horizon (View)?
Note: With the release of PCoIP Zero Client firmware 6.1.0, the information in the knowledge base article has been moved into the PCoIP Zero Client Administrators' guide to ensure the list is current at the time of each firmware release. See PCoIP Zero …
Knowledge Base Article Troubleshooting Setup Security Session Authentication Third Party Enhancements Zero Clients
Last modified: December 31, 2023
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How can I identify the version of VMware's SVGA driver in my virtual machine?
Answer: To identify the VMware SVGA driver version that your current virtual machine is using perform the following steps. Log in to your VM. Left click the start button. Right click Computer. Left click Manage. Left click Device Manager. Expand Display …
Knowledge Base Article Tutorial Display Third Party Enhancements Zero Clients
Last modified: September 3, 2023
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VMware View Client with dual Virtual NICs unable to connect to virtual desktop
Scenario A VMware View Client with dual virtual NICs configured may not be able to connect to the virtual desktop.  Note: this article does not apply to PCoIP Zero Clients. Dual Virtual NICs Configured on the View Client   Cause If the client has been …
Knowledge Base Article Troubleshooting Performance Third Party Enhancements Zero Clients
Last modified: September 3, 2023
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