Recently Updated Pages
Roadmap
NEW Release 2603¹ Q1 2026 Based on Debian 13 trixie The new ThinClient Login component now cons...
VNC — Optimize Connection to the Thin Client
Symptom On some Intel hardware (e.g., BLACK.DICE, 1688, 1658), the utilization of a CPU core jump...
Virtual Appliance — Downgrade Virtual Hardware Version 19
The openthinclient Virtual Appliance ships for VMware with a specific VM hardware version. The cu...
OpenVPN
To disconnect or reconnect the OpenVPN connection, To disconnect or reconnect an existing connect...
Blacklisting Module
Sometimes, it's necessary to specify that individual modules load manually on clients. This proce...
Mouse Pointer — Jumping Artifacts
Due to an issue with certain graphics cards, jumping mouse pointer artifacts may occur on a thin ...
Login — Default Settings
Web interface address and port Access the web interface of the openthinclient Management Server w...
Intel — i915: Monitor Detection with Daisy Chaining Requires Improvement
Description When using monitors with DisplayPort daisy chaining (MST functionality) with Intel gr...
Horizon Client — Black/Blank Monitor Display
Introduction If a user sees a blank or black screen when launching the Horizon Client, several fa...
Ensure the Microphone Routes to the Windows Session.
Symptom Verify the Windows session detects an audio input device or microphone by opening Audio S...
Microphone Troubleshooting
If the microphone isn't working during a remote desktop session with FreeRDP, the following steps...
Windows Defender Firewall — Setup
The openthinclient Management Server can also be installed on Windows. Use the provided .exe inst...
Virtual Appliance — Certificate Configuration
Valid as of openthinclient Appliance Version 2 603.1 Manage HTTPS certificates on the openthincli...
Using Variables in Management
In addition to normal values, use variables in certain fields. In most applications, this applies...
ThinClient — Hostname
Scenario A ThinClient first attempts to obtain a hostname via DHCP. If the DHCP server includes a...
ThinClient — Localboot Scenario
Explanation of the function Basic Function Within the company network, use PXE boot to quickly de...
ThinClient — Ad Hoc Package Installation
Installing a Linux Package Advanced users and administrators can install any applications from De...
Smart Card, RFID, and Health Insurance Card Readers (EGK)
A common use case for openthinclient is using RDP or Citrix to connect to a Windows Server. If a ...
Headsets and Webcams
Headsets The openthinclient OS supports all headsets with a 3.5 mm jack. Use a wired headset for ...
Dictation Devices, Foot Pedals, and Signature Pads
A common use case for openthinclient is connecting to a Windows server via RDP or Citrix. If a de...