FAQ - Webcams Peripherals Device
How to troubleshoot Webcams Causes: Webcam will not work if  the webcam that you are using does not support USB 1.1. the webcam is connected to a USB 2.0 port internal/external USB hub and will present you error "USB device not supported behind a …
Alternative method to export the View Connection Server trusted root certificate for upload to PCoIP Zero Clients
The recommended options is to contact the VMware Horizon View administrator to obtain the recommended certificate. If this option is not available, the easiest way to obtain the certificate is to use a web browser and browse to  …
The VMware Horizon View PCoIP server logs show "IPC Can't encode. Waiting. queue" after a random disconnect.
Problem The VMware Horizon View Client or PCoIP Zero Client experience a random disconnect from the VMware Horizon View session. Inspection of the PCoIP server logs show a high slice rate count after a random disconnect. The following example shows 192 …
What PCoIP GPO settings in VMware Horizon View take effect immediately after the change is made?
Answer: There are currently 4 GPO settings which changes take effect immediately. These are available in Horizon View 5.2 and are listed below along with links to the individual GPO descriptions. In Horizon View 5.3 an additional GPO was added to this …
PCoIP TROUBLESHOOTING STEPS: View Connection Server Client Certificates
This article provides a brief list of troubleshooting steps for common issues, it is not intended to be a comprehensive troubleshooting guide.  This includes scenarios and detailed troubleshooting steps as follows: Problems uploading VCS certificates to …
What is the difference between pre-session and post-session(in-session) smart card operation?
Answer: The difference between pre-session and post-session smart card operation is when the smart card is used for authentication during the log-in process.  Pre-session smart card operation: The smart card is used prior to the user establishing …
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 …
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 …