HDX Aero Redirection in XenDesktop 5.5
HDX RichGraphics Aero Redirection is a new feature in XenDesktop 5.5 that delivers the
signature Aero experience in Windows 7 within a XenDesktop virtual desktop. HDX Aero
Redirection leverages the client graphics card (GPU) to display Aero features such as Glass, Peek,
Windows Preview, Shake, and Flip 3D seamlessly over the LAN.
– citrix.com
Well, I tried enabling the policy a HDX Users policy within Desktop UI (Desktop UI>Aero Redirection) and still couldn’t get the transparency working and I am sure some of you might have seen it too. The reason being in the process of optimizing our windows 7 image we disabled a service that Aero rely’s on; which is Desktop Window Manager Session Service. Change the service startup type to automatic and this should take care of the issue.
Troubleshooting Tips
- Check for event log entries under
Applications and Services Logs>Citrix>Graphics>Vd3d - Make sure Desktop Window Manager Session Service is running