Specifics for applications on Windows devices

Applications on the Windows client that have been defined in the Scout Console can be subject to restrictions or specifics.

General options that are not available for Windows devices

• Application restart
• Delay for Start automatically
• Free parameters
• User-defined desktop icons

Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection

• In the Scout Console, in the application properties Advanced RPD settings > Advanced, the Enable compression option must be selected.
• pass-through logon is not available
• Passwords sent from Scout are ignored.
• Restricted multi-monitor support

VMware Horizon Client

Scout supports the following options:

• Server and protocol

• Logon with username, password and domain, pass-through logon

• Window size

Further configuration can be done on the related View Connection server.

StoreFront

• Each specified URL receives its own start menu entry (and if defined, its own desktp icon)
• The first start of a StoreFront application might take some time
• The Advanced options are not available.

Browser

Internet Explorer is used as browser.

The following options are supported:

• Start page
• Enabling kiosk mode

On-screen keyboard

Requires defining a local Custom application with ParameterOSK (no case-sensitivity).

Custom application

In the Parameter field, make sure to enter only values that exist on the Windows system.