4.13. Windows Connector Issues

4.13. Windows Connector Issues
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4.13.1. Segmentation fault occurs when a Windows 2003 desktop automatically resizes during hotdesking

This problem can occur when using the -f option of the uttsc command.

Workaround: Use the following procedure:

Install the following hotfix on the Windows 2003 server:
```
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/942610
```
Use the regedit command to ensure that the following AllowHigherColorDepth registry key is set to 1. If it is set to 0, change it to 1.
```
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\TerminalServer\AllowHigherColorDepth
```
Caution
Always back up the registry on the Windows system before modifying registry keys.

Reference: CR 13402062

4.13.2. uttrace command used to troubleshoot USB redirection feature does not work

Reference: CR 13086346

4.13.3. Windows login chime is distorted when using Windows connector on Oracle Linux 5.5

The Windows login chime is distorted when using the uttsc command to log in to a Windows system. This happens on Sun Ray servers running Oracle Linux 5.5.

Reference: CR 12305002

4.13.4. Windows connector may hang at the Windows welcome screen when connecting to a Windows 2008 R2 server

This hang is due to the multi-monitor enumeration process that occurs between the server and the Windows connector, and it is caused by the Windows server not sending monitor layout data to the Windows connector.

Workaround: Disable the multi-monitor enumeration process using the uttsc -X off command.

Reference: CR 12304470

4.13.5. Color gradients are not displayed correctly in Windows 7 when theming enabled

Color gradients, such as background colors of menus, are not displayed correctly when theming is enabled with the -E theming option of the uttsc command. Color gradients are shown more like strips and not as smooth transitions.

Workaround: Do not enable theming with the -E theming option.

Reference: CR 12301115

4.13.6. Black mouse cursor is displayed in Windows 2008 R2 session when XRender is disabled

If Xrender extension is disabled on a client, a black mouse cursor is displayed instead of a white mouse cursor in a Windows 2008 R2 session.

Workaround: See How to Enable or Disable XRender in the Administration Guide.

Reference: CR 12293338

4.13.7. Scanning does not work when using scanner button

With some scanners, scanning does not work when initiated by the button on the scanner. You can still scan documents by initiating the scan from the software.

Reference: CR 12279842

4.13.8. Explore window not launched automatically after inserting flash disk

The Explore Window (disk contents) is not launched automatically after inserting a flash disk. The program must be manually launched. This is a different behavior than the Windows behavior on a console session.

Reference: CR 12270188

4.13.9. Smart cards cannot authenticate users to a Windows Terminal Server

To use smart cards to authenticate users to the Windows Terminal Server, install the Base Smart Card Cryptographic Service Provider Package update from http://support.microsoft.com/kb/909520/en-us.

This update improves screen unlocking behavior in the Sun Ray environment.

4.13.10. Copying a large file from Windows onto PCFS-formatted removable media does not work, due to known Linux limitations

Workaround: Use other file systems than PCFS, such as UFS, ext3, or etc.

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