Workspace Control 2021.1 (10.6.10.0)

This section covers new features, enhancements, improvements or compatibility updates included in Workspace Control 2021.1 version 10.6.10.0.

New Enhancements and Improvements

The following enhancements and/or improvements are part of this version of Workspace Control:

Improved template for capturing Desktop and Start Menu Layout

The layouts of the desktop and the Windows Start Menu that are configured by end-users from within Workspace Control managed sessions can be captured using the Desktop and Start Menu Layout template. The template has been improved when capturing icon sizes for the following Microsoft Windows operating systems:

  • Windows 10

  • Windows Server 2016

  • Windows Server 2019

The Desktop and Start Menu Layout template is found in the Workspace Control Console under Composition > User Settings. In the right-side pane, bring up the context menu by right-clicking and then select New > Templates > Windows > 10/2016/2019 > Control Panel > Desktop and Start Menu Layout.


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Additional information is found in this KB article.

Improved template for capturing File Type associations

File types associations configured by end-users from within Workspace Control managed sessions can be captured using the File Types template. The template has been improved for the following Microsoft Windows operating systems:

  • Windows 8

  • Windows 10

  • Windows Server 2012 R2

  • Windows Server 2016

  • Windows Server 2019

The File Types template is found in the Workspace Control Console under Composition > User Settings. In the right-side pane, bring up the context menu by right-clicking and then select New > Templates > Windows > 8/2012 (R2) or 10/2016/2019 > Control Panel > File Types.


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Additional information is found in this KB article.

Changed default setting for workstation license virtual channel

When starting a terminal session from a desktop, Workspace Control can establish a virtual channel (either Citrix ICA or Microsoft RDP) to communicate with the terminal session. Workspace Control uses the virtual channel to acquire licenses from the Workspace Composer.

The Do not set up workstation license virtual channel option is configured from the Workspace Control Console under Setup > Advanced Settings.


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By default, when configuring a new Datastore, this option is now enabled and Workspace Control does not set up a virtual channel to communicate with the terminal session.

For more information, see the Workspace Control Administration Guide.

 

Compatibility Updates

The following compatibility updates are part of this version of Workspace Control:

Microsoft Edge Chromium shortcut in Windows 10 20H2

Workspace Control now correctly handles the shortcut for Edge Chromium on Microsoft Windows 10 20H2 machines. This issue occurred when option Windows Shell shortcut creation is set to Replace all unmanaged shortcuts in the Workspace Control Console under Composition > Applications > Settings.

Additional information is found in this KB article.