Virtual Desktop (VDI) - How to Change Horizon View Client Settings to Display on a Single Monitor

Summary

This article describes how to customize the Horizon view client settings. Horizon View is software used to access virtual desktops.

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Objective

Following these steps will set your local Horizon View Client to display your VDI on a single monitor.

The Horizon View desktop client is set to use All Monitors by default. This can create undesired blank/black spaces on your screen when initially logging in.

Environment

Horizon View Client

Before You Begin

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Steps

To use one monitor for your virtual desktop, Right-click your desktop pool icon in the Horizon View Client before logging in and select Settings.

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Set Full Screen to Use Single Display

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Continue with the How to Setup a USB Redirection and File Sharing (link) process.

Additional Info

Additional information about VDIs in general is available on tech.msu.edu (link).

Details

Article ID: 1314

Created

Fri 4/21/23 10:35 AM

Modified

Tue 7/25/23 9:27 AM

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