Improved virtual apps and desktops launch experience

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From Citrix Workspace app version 2305.1 onwards, this feature is generally available for cloud stores and from 2309 for on-premises stores.

Previously, the launch progress dialog box wasn’t intuitive to the users. It made the users assume that the launch process is not responding and they closed the dialog box, as the notification messages were static.

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Launch

The improved app and desktop launch experience is more informative, modern, and provides a user-friendly experience on Citrix Workspace app for Windows. This helps to keep the users engaged with timely and relevant information about the launch status. The notification appears in the bottom-right corner of your screen.

Starting with version 2409, Citrix Workspace app for Windows ensures an enhanced desktop launch experience. You’ll experience a seamless, flicker-free transition to your desktop without intermediate screens. The app also eliminates dark screens and flickering during resizing or stretching, providing a stable and modern interface. This feature is enabled by default.

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Launch New

Users can view meaningful notifications about the launch progress, instead of just a spinner. If a launch is in progress and the user attempts to close the browser, a warning message is shown.

Starting with Citrix Workspace app for Windows 2305.1, this feature is enabled by default in cloud stores.

This feature is enabled by default in cloud and in StoreFront (on-premises) session.

Improved virtual apps and desktops launch experience

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