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... create bootable USB drives for information about obtaining the latest version). or - Supported operating systems The HP ThinUpdate app is supported on the following: ● Windows®-based HP thin clients (Windows Embedded Standard 7 or newer) ● Windows-based PCs (Windows 7 or newer) NOTE... available only when the app is running on a thin client or only when the app is typically preinstalled on HP thin clients. 1 Getting started HP ThinUpdate allows you download HP ThinUpdate from the support page on the HP website, follow this procedure to perform the installation: 1. NOTE...
... create bootable USB drives for information about obtaining the latest version). or - Supported operating systems The HP ThinUpdate app is supported on the following: ● Windows®-based HP thin clients (Windows Embedded Standard 7 or newer) ● Windows-based PCs (Windows 7 or newer) NOTE... available only when the app is running on a thin client or only when the app is typically preinstalled on HP thin clients. 1 Getting started HP ThinUpdate allows you download HP ThinUpdate from the support page on the HP website, follow this procedure to perform the installation: 1. NOTE...
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... drive to 30 GB if the drive is complete. On the Image Downloads screen, select a thin client platform from HP to local storage or a USB drive. or - HP ThinUpdate reduces the size of HP ThinUpdate, select Download a thin client recovery image to either local storage or a USB drive. Viewing release notes for some images. 2 Chapter...
... drive to 30 GB if the drive is complete. On the Image Downloads screen, select a thin client platform from HP to local storage or a USB drive. or - HP ThinUpdate reduces the size of HP ThinUpdate, select Download a thin client recovery image to either local storage or a USB drive. Viewing release notes for some images. 2 Chapter...
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...contains the boot instructions. The Image Capture feature lets you capture an image from the list. 3. Select a local USB drive from an HP thin client and save it to a USB drive CAUTION: This process formats the USB drive and deletes any existing data on -screen instructions. Capturing... drive 3 On the Image Capture screen, select the post-deployment write filter state. 2. You cannot capture an HP ThinPro image using HP ThinUpdate. NOTE: To return to other thin clients. This is because the USB drive is formatted with two partitions. A second partition, which can be used to...
...contains the boot instructions. The Image Capture feature lets you capture an image from the list. 3. Select a local USB drive from an HP thin client and save it to a USB drive CAUTION: This process formats the USB drive and deletes any existing data on -screen instructions. Capturing... drive 3 On the Image Capture screen, select the post-deployment write filter state. 2. You cannot capture an HP ThinPro image using HP ThinUpdate. NOTE: To return to other thin clients. This is because the USB drive is formatted with two partitions. A second partition, which can be used to...
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... images on local storage ● Add or remove images from a bootable USB drive ● Extract images from the list at the top of HP ThinUpdate, select Copy thin client images between local storage and a USB drive, or restore and format a USB drive. NOTE: To return to local storage ● Restore and..., select Back. NOTE: You can abort the process by selecting Abort, after the drive formatting phase is larger than 32 GB, if you selected an HP ThinPro image, and if you want to it. 2. Managing images on a bootable USB drive ▲ On the USB Drive Management screen, select Manage ...
... images on local storage ● Add or remove images from a bootable USB drive ● Extract images from the list at the top of HP ThinUpdate, select Copy thin client images between local storage and a USB drive, or restore and format a USB drive. NOTE: To return to local storage ● Restore and..., select Back. NOTE: You can abort the process by selecting Abort, after the drive formatting phase is larger than 32 GB, if you selected an HP ThinPro image, and if you want to it. 2. Managing images on a bootable USB drive ▲ On the USB Drive Management screen, select Manage ...
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6 ISO Creation NOTE: This feature is available on -screen instructions (if any). Select Create, and then follow the on PCs (non-thin clients) only. On the ISO Creation screen, specify the path to . 3. Specify the path to save the ISO file to the image file. 2. The ISO Creation .... Creating an ISO file 1. To open the ISO Creation screen: ▲ In the main menu of HP ThinUpdate, select Create an ISO file from an HP thin client image. You can use this ISO file to the main menu, select Back. NOTE: To return to create an system recovery disc. Creating an ISO...
6 ISO Creation NOTE: This feature is available on -screen instructions (if any). Select Create, and then follow the on PCs (non-thin clients) only. On the ISO Creation screen, specify the path to . 3. Specify the path to save the ISO file to the image file. 2. The ISO Creation .... Creating an ISO file 1. To open the ISO Creation screen: ▲ In the main menu of HP ThinUpdate, select Create an ISO file from an HP thin client image. You can use this ISO file to the main menu, select Back. NOTE: To return to create an system recovery disc. Creating an ISO...
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To deploy an image with a bootable USB drive created with HP ThinUpdate to deploy an HP thin client image to another HP thin client of the flash drive from which the image was captured. Insert the USB drive, restart the thin client, and then follow the on-screen instructions. 8 Chapter 7 Deploying an ...image using a bootable USB drive You can use a bootable USB drive created with HP ThinUpdate: 1. On the target thin client, make sure the first boot device in the BIOS is set to a flash drive smaller than that of the original, because ...
To deploy an image with a bootable USB drive created with HP ThinUpdate to deploy an HP thin client image to another HP thin client of the flash drive from which the image was captured. Insert the USB drive, restart the thin client, and then follow the on-screen instructions. 8 Chapter 7 Deploying an ...image using a bootable USB drive You can use a bootable USB drive created with HP ThinUpdate: 1. On the target thin client, make sure the first boot device in the BIOS is set to a flash drive smaller than that of the original, because ...
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Table of contents 1 Getting started ...1 Server-side requirements ...1 Client-side requirements ...1 2 Client-side configuration (Windows) ...2 3 Client-side configuration (HP ThinPro) ...3 Compression settings ...3 Window settings ...3 Monitor layout and hardware limitations ...3 Enabling HP True Graphics for multiple monitors on the HP t420 4 4 Tips & best practices ...5 iii
Table of contents 1 Getting started ...1 Server-side requirements ...1 Client-side requirements ...1 2 Client-side configuration (Windows) ...2 3 Client-side configuration (HP ThinPro) ...3 Compression settings ...3 Window settings ...3 Monitor layout and hardware limitations ...3 Enabling HP True Graphics for multiple monitors on the HP t420 4 4 Tips & best practices ...5 iii
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... for a list of supported server-side products of the independent software vendor (ISV) you are using for HP ThinPro 5.0 and 5.1. VMware Horizon Client 4.0 and newer (using the DeepCompressionV2 encoder, a CPU-based compression algorithm. Server-side requirements See the following...systems Windows 10 IoT Enterprise Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro Windows Embedded 8 Standard Windows Embedded Standard 7 HP ThinPro 5.0 and newer Supported Citrix clients Supported VMware clients Citrix Receiver 4.4 and newer IMPORTANT: Remote applications must support sending session data in windowed (non-...
... for a list of supported server-side products of the independent software vendor (ISV) you are using for HP ThinPro 5.0 and 5.1. VMware Horizon Client 4.0 and newer (using the DeepCompressionV2 encoder, a CPU-based compression algorithm. Server-side requirements See the following...systems Windows 10 IoT Enterprise Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro Windows Embedded 8 Standard Windows Embedded Standard 7 HP ThinPro 5.0 and newer Supported Citrix clients Supported VMware clients Citrix Receiver 4.4 and newer IMPORTANT: Remote applications must support sending session data in windowed (non-...
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... for English (United States), the folder name is named Program Files in 32-bit versions of Windows. Copy receiver.admx from \Citrix\ICA Client\Configuration to C:\Windows \PolicyDefinitions\. In the left pane, select Computer Configuration ► Administrative Templates ► Citrix Components ► Citrix Receiver ... the Run function in 64-bit versions of Windows and Program Files (x86) in the Start menu. 4. 2 Client-side configuration (Windows) To enable HP True Graphics on the Windows locale setting. To verify that the policy is being used instead of the locale-specific ...
... for English (United States), the folder name is named Program Files in 32-bit versions of Windows. Copy receiver.admx from \Citrix\ICA Client\Configuration to C:\Windows \PolicyDefinitions\. In the left pane, select Computer Configuration ► Administrative Templates ► Citrix Components ► Citrix Receiver ... the Run function in 64-bit versions of Windows and Program Files (x86) in the Start menu. 4. 2 Client-side configuration (Windows) To enable HP True Graphics on the Windows locale setting. To verify that the policy is being used instead of the locale-specific ...
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... H264 Compression general setting for one monitor at 3840 × 2160. ● HP t730 Thin Client: This model supports a maximum of H.264, which are supported. ● HP t420 Thin Client: Due to its default BIOS configuration, this feature enabled, but for troubleshooting or specific...causes the issue. NOTE: HDX MediaStream is best to play a video using methods other than H.264. Compression settings 3 3 Client-side configuration (HP ThinPro) NOTE: The information in this chapter applies to Force Seamless Off. For VMware, simply use cases, the following limitations on...
... H264 Compression general setting for one monitor at 3840 × 2160. ● HP t730 Thin Client: This model supports a maximum of H.264, which are supported. ● HP t420 Thin Client: Due to its default BIOS configuration, this feature enabled, but for troubleshooting or specific...causes the issue. NOTE: HDX MediaStream is best to play a video using methods other than H.264. Compression settings 3 3 Client-side configuration (HP ThinPro) NOTE: The information in this chapter applies to Force Seamless Off. For VMware, simply use cases, the following limitations on...
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...multiple monitors on the HP t420 To enable HP True Graphics for two monitors. Set UMA Frame Buffer Size to access the BIOS. 2. Select Advanced ► Integrated Graphics. 3. After these steps are performed, the amount of memory available for graphics is expanded, and HP True Graphics can ...also be used for multiple monitors on the HP t420: 1. Restart the thin client and press F10 to 512 MB. Set Integrated Graphics to Force. 4. TIP: These settings can...
...multiple monitors on the HP t420 To enable HP True Graphics for two monitors. Set UMA Frame Buffer Size to access the BIOS. 2. Select Advanced ► Integrated Graphics. 3. After these steps are performed, the amount of memory available for graphics is expanded, and HP True Graphics can ...also be used for multiple monitors on the HP t420: 1. Restart the thin client and press F10 to 512 MB. Set Integrated Graphics to Force. 4. TIP: These settings can...
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...via a server policy, such as CompatibilityEncoder or LegacyEncoder, the server is compressing graphics in a method that is being used for the session by HP True Graphics. 4 Tips & best practices Consider the following when using HDX 3D Pro. NOTE: If legacy graphics are not provided if HDX ...3D Pro is used with older versions of Citrix clients, and HP True Graphics will not provide enhanced performance. ● HP True Graphics might provide some benefits to older versions of XenDesktop if using HP True Graphics: ● After connecting to a remote desktop, you can...
...via a server policy, such as CompatibilityEncoder or LegacyEncoder, the server is compressing graphics in a method that is being used for the session by HP True Graphics. 4 Tips & best practices Consider the following when using HDX 3D Pro. NOTE: If legacy graphics are not provided if HDX ...3D Pro is used with older versions of Citrix clients, and HP True Graphics will not provide enhanced performance. ● HP True Graphics might provide some benefits to older versions of XenDesktop if using HP True Graphics: ● After connecting to a remote desktop, you can...
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... (Open Task Manager) Citrix® Receiver Microsoft® Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) VMware® Horizon View™ Client HP RGS Receiver Downloading HP Hotkey Filter HP Hotkey Filter is typically preinstalled on the local system (HP thin client) ● Enable automatic forwarding of certain Windows hot keys to a remote session IMPORTANT: Make sure you to the...
... (Open Task Manager) Citrix® Receiver Microsoft® Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) VMware® Horizon View™ Client HP RGS Receiver Downloading HP Hotkey Filter HP Hotkey Filter is typically preinstalled on the local system (HP thin client) ● Enable automatic forwarding of certain Windows hot keys to a remote session IMPORTANT: Make sure you to the...
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..., which can still be used to open Task Manager via Control Panel. If you want to deploy the same configuration to other thin clients, see Command-line tool on the local system, thereby disabling the ability to unlock the Windows Logon screen (required if the Windows secure...as described in the following table. If the log file does not exist, restart the thin client. 2. Your changes take effect when the computer restarts. 2 Configuration To configure HP Hotkey Filter: 1. In HP Hotkey Filter, select one or more of the supported hot keys to help debug issues Description Enables...
..., which can still be used to open Task Manager via Control Panel. If you want to deploy the same configuration to other thin clients, see Command-line tool on the local system, thereby disabling the ability to unlock the Windows Logon screen (required if the Windows secure...as described in the following table. If the log file does not exist, restart the thin client. 2. Your changes take effect when the computer restarts. 2 Configuration To configure HP Hotkey Filter: 1. In HP Hotkey Filter, select one or more of the supported hot keys to help debug issues Description Enables...
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...+Ctrl+Esc"} /Unblock {"Ctrl+Alt+Del" | "Windows+L" | "Shift+Ctrl+Esc"} /SupportVDI {Enable | Disable} /Clean /Export FilePathAndName.cmd /Show /Help | /? Exports the current HP Hotkey Filter configuration to other thin clients. The command-line tool is in full-screen mode. NOTE: This also re-enables any alternate methods of performing the Windows function...
...+Ctrl+Esc"} /Unblock {"Ctrl+Alt+Del" | "Windows+L" | "Shift+Ctrl+Esc"} /SupportVDI {Enable | Disable} /Clean /Export FilePathAndName.cmd /Show /Help | /? Exports the current HP Hotkey Filter configuration to other thin clients. The command-line tool is in full-screen mode. NOTE: This also re-enables any alternate methods of performing the Windows function...
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... ...2 Protected state...2 Single-sided acceleration...2 HP Velocity deployments for thin clients ...3 Direct deployment ...3 Proxied deployment ...4 Direct-and-proxied deployment...4 Terminal-server deployment ...4 Single-sided or mixed deployment ...5 HP Velocity installation...6 HP Velocity Server Side system requirements...6 Installing HP Velocity Server Side...7 HP Velocity operation on Windows ...8 HP Velocity operational modes...8 Setting the HP Velocity operational mode on Windows...
... ...2 Protected state...2 Single-sided acceleration...2 HP Velocity deployments for thin clients ...3 Direct deployment ...3 Proxied deployment ...4 Direct-and-proxied deployment...4 Terminal-server deployment ...4 Single-sided or mixed deployment ...5 HP Velocity installation...6 HP Velocity Server Side system requirements...6 Installing HP Velocity Server Side...7 HP Velocity operation on Windows ...8 HP Velocity operational modes...8 Setting the HP Velocity operational mode on Windows...
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...Thin Clients | HP Velocity HP Velocity functional overview Real-time applications delivered over four steps: • Initialization • Beaconing • Handshaking • Protected state Figure 1: Establishing a connection Initialization During initialization, HP Velocity-enabled endpoints start streaming data transparently. After an HP ...established over data networks can contain option-based beacons) to advertise itself to discover that another HP Velocity-enabled endpoint is at the other HP Velocity-enabled endpoints (Figure 2 on page 2). This results in stop-and-go behavior, ...
...Thin Clients | HP Velocity HP Velocity functional overview Real-time applications delivered over four steps: • Initialization • Beaconing • Handshaking • Protected state Figure 1: Establishing a connection Initialization During initialization, HP Velocity-enabled endpoints start streaming data transparently. After an HP ...established over data networks can contain option-based beacons) to advertise itself to discover that another HP Velocity-enabled endpoint is at the other HP Velocity-enabled endpoints (Figure 2 on page 2). This results in stop-and-go behavior, ...
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... the protected state. Protected state In the protected state, HP Velocity-enabled endpoints exchange information about current and trending network conditions. When the handshake is used to intelligently activate and adjust HP Velocity network optimizers. Administrator Guide for Thin Clients | HP Velocity Figure 2: Beaconing Handshaking An HP Velocity-enabled endpoint initiates a four-way handshaking procedure...
... the protected state. Protected state In the protected state, HP Velocity-enabled endpoints exchange information about current and trending network conditions. When the handshake is used to intelligently activate and adjust HP Velocity network optimizers. Administrator Guide for Thin Clients | HP Velocity Figure 2: Beaconing Handshaking An HP Velocity-enabled endpoint initiates a four-way handshaking procedure...
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...systems only. Use the following table to determine where to virtual desktops and applications. HP thin clients use . HP thin clients connect to access virtual desktops or applications. In this type of a direct deployment 3 Direct deployment Virtualization architectures...HP thin clients to connect directly to virtual desktops must have HP Velocity Server Side installed on the LAN/WAN that are directly connected to a terminal server. HP thin clients connect to virtual desktops or applications. Administrator Guide for Thin Clients | HP Velocity HP Velocity deployments for thin clients HP...
...systems only. Use the following table to determine where to virtual desktops and applications. HP thin clients use . HP thin clients connect to access virtual desktops or applications. In this type of a direct deployment 3 Direct deployment Virtualization architectures...HP thin clients to connect directly to virtual desktops must have HP Velocity Server Side installed on the LAN/WAN that are directly connected to a terminal server. HP thin clients connect to virtual desktops or applications. Administrator Guide for Thin Clients | HP Velocity HP Velocity deployments for thin clients HP...