Solution

1. Download Citrix Workspace App for Windows, Mac and Chrome. Download the Citrix Workspace app for any device with a Windows, Mac, or Chrome operating system, and learn how to install the Citrix Workspace app in three. Download Workspace app for Windows Current Release - Citrix.
2. Citrix Workspace app for Mac provides you with self-service access to resources published on Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop servers. Citrix Workspace app for Mac combines ease of deployment and use, and offers quick, secure access to hosted applications and desktops.
3. To map printers when you are using the Citrix Receiver for Java on the Mac client for connection, you must manually configure the printer. To map a printer locally attached to the Mac client, specify the Server as 127.0.0.1 and the Queue name as the local Mac printer queue name.

In recent releases of IE, Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox, and latest Citrix Workspace App clients many of the issues mentioned below have been resolved.
By default, the OS (Windows, Mac, Linux) should automatically set how to open '.ica' files when trying to launch any resource via Citrix Workspace or Citrix Storefront via the Web Store if the Citrix Workspace App is installed properly.
Confirm Citrix Workspace App is installed or use Citrix Workspace App for HTML5 ('Web Browser' option) instead.
If you continue to encounter this behavior please review the steps outlined below.

There can be a number of resolutions to the issue including but not limited to the following:

Install the Latest Version of Citrix Workspace App

Install the latest Citrix Workspace App version which can be downloaded here: Download Citrix Workspace App

Automatically Open ICA Files

When clicking on an application or desktop to launch via Citrix Workspace or Citrix Storefront on an Internet Browser (not within Citrix Workspace App) and an '.ica' file shows in the download bar on the bottom left please follow these steps to automatically open said file:
ICA file is downloaded during the process. After the ICA file is downloaded, enable the browser to open similar files automatically.
Note: Instructions below are similar for other OS's when using Google Chrome, Firefox, or Edge Browsers.

1. Navigate to the Citrix Workspace Store or Citrix Storefront Store
2. Select the resource you are trying to access - Application or Desktop
3. You will receive a notification on the bottom of the browser to 'Open, Save, Cancel'
4. Select the Save.
5. The download bar will now show to 'Open, Open Folder, View Downloads',
6. Select the drop-down list next to 'Open' and select 'Open With'
7. Find and select 'Connection Manager'

1. Navigate to the Citrix Workspace Store or Citrix Storefront Store
2. Select the resource you are trying to access - Application or Desktop
3. Chrome will prompt a dialog box to save the '.ica' file
4. Hit save to save it in the 'Downloads folder'
5. On the bottom left you will see the file, click the '^' which is the drop-down list for the file in the download bar and select 'Always Open Files of This Type'

1. Navigate to the Citrix Workspace Store or Citrix Storefront Store
2. Select the resource you are trying to access - Application or Desktop
3. Firefox will prompt you with a dialog box to save the '.ica' file
4. Select 'Do this automatically for files like this from now on'
5. Select 'Open With' and click 'Browse'
6. Select 'Connection Manager'

1. Navigate to the Citrix Workspace Store or Citrix Storefront Store
2. Select the resource you are trying to access - Application or Desktop
3. Edge automatically saves the file to the downloads folder by default
4. On the bottom left you will see the file, click the '...' which is the drop-down list for the file in the download bar and select 'Always Open Files of This Type'

Associate .ica File Type With Citrix Connection Manager

1. On Windows computers, go to Control Panel > Settings > Apps > Default apps > Choose default apps by file type

2. Under Name, find .ica file type.

3. Ensure that the current default is set to Citrix Connection Manager. If not, click Change program and choose Citrix Connection Manager.

Note: Connection Manager is the wfcrun32 file located as C:Program Files (x86)CitrixICA Clientwfcrun32.exe

Remove or Disable Third Party Browser Adware

Mac Citrix Webcam

Remove or disable any third party browser based Adware software that could be interfering with the successful launch of the ICA file. Restart the browser after removing these software and try again.

Clear the 'Do not save encrypted data to disk' Option

If you are using Internet Explorer, click Tools > Internet Options > Advanced tab and clear the option “Do not save encrypted data to disk.”. This option should be cleared because the dynamic files are stored in the Temporary Internet Files folder. When applications are clicked, a file is downloaded to the folder, then launched using MIME type. If access to the folder is disabled or not available, the process cannot occur successfully.

Below are for older Browser/Citrix Receiver Deployments:

Add Website to Trusted Sites

Add the site to the Trusted sites list if using Internet Explorer browser using the following steps:

1. Go to Tools > Internet Options > Security tab > Sites

2. In the Add this website to the zone field, enter your organization's website and click Add.

3. Repeat this for the .com, .net, .org, or .gov Web site addresses of your organization to allow the use of the ActiveX ICA client object for the launched connection to be automatically accepted.
   Note: It might be required to also add any additional subdomain.domain.com URLs to the Trusted sites list in the Security tab setting if still experiencing unwanted prompts.
   

Disable ActiveX Filtering (Enable ActiveX)

Configure Internet Explorer as follows to allow successful application launching:

1. Disable ActiveX filtering feature for the Web Interface site, either by:

• Disabling ActiveX filtering globally:
  Click Gear icon, select Safety, de-select ActiveX Filtering. Alternatively, press Alt key and click Tools menu (ActiveX filtering is enabled if a “tick” appears next to it and is disabled if the “tick” disappears).

  Or

• Disabling ActiveX filtering for an individual site when ActiveX filtering is enabled globally:

  1. Log on to the Web Interface site and attempt to launch an application. At the end of the address bar a blue warning sign appears, indicating filtered content.

  2. Click the blue warning sign and select Turn off ActiveX Filtering.
     

2. Enable ICA launch using one of the following options:

• Add the site to the Trusted sites list: In the Security tab of Internet Options, add the Web Interface site to Trusted Sites list to allow the use of the ActiveX ICA client object for the launch.

  Or

• Disable the MIME filter: Rename the following registry key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTPROTOCOLSFilterapplication/x-ica

3. Log off and close window then restart the browser after making this change.
   

Enable Citrix ICA Client plugin

Configure Internet Explorer as follows to allow successful application launching:

1. Enable Citrix ICA Client IE plugin by following the steps below:
   • Launch Internet Explorer
   • Go to Tools > Manage add-ons
   • Select Citrix ICA Client plugin and click Enable

Problem Cause

There can be a number of reasons for the issue including but not limited to:

• The *.ica file on the client needs to be associated with Citrix Workspace App
• Outdated Internet Browsers in use

Additional Resources

• CTX139939 - Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 - Citrix Known Issues

• CTX200889 - Receiver for Web Workaround with NPAPI Support Removal in Google Chrome

• CTX126653 – Citrix Online Plug-in for Windows with Internet Explorer 9 Support

• Citrix Discussions - IE 11 (Website cannot find required software)

Disclaimer

Problem:

Cloud application is not starting or takes longer than expected to launch when using a MAC.

(Windows users, please click here for help)

Citrix Viewer Mac

***Be sure that you have already completed all of the steps in the article here before continuing to the following suggestions. If you are still experieincing issues, please continue below***

Ensure that your Mac has the latest Updates installed

• To install Mac updates, select the Apple at the top left of your machine and choose “About this Mac” - then choose Software Update.
  

**Note this will NOT upgrade your current OS to the latest OS released, it will simply install any needed updates for your current OS. An upgrade may be available to purchase from the App store to upgrade your Mac to the latest OS.

• After installing all Mac updates, or verifying your Mac is up-to-date, please verify you are running on the latest version of the Citrix Receiver as well. To do so, locate the Citrix icon at the top right of your screen as shown below. Simply right click and choose about to see your version.
  
• Click here to see the latest Citrix Receiver version that is available. If the version available is newer than the version installed on your Mac, Download and Install the latest version. ***Keep in mind, Citrix does not support Mac OSX 10.6 or 10.7, so installing the latest Receiver version will not work with those operating systems. Click here to obtain an older Citrix receiver version if you are running on Mac 10.7 or earlier. HOWEVER, it is highly recommended that you upgrade your Mac to the latest OS because the older Citrix Receiver is no longer supported.

Review your Devices and Printers

Checking your printer list and reducing it can make an impact on connection time. This is relevant because when connecting to our servers, Citrix maps each device that is installed locally. If there are numerous devices or devices no longer found, this could potentially impact your application’s launch time. Within your Mac, please verify the number of devices that are installed on your machine. This information can be found by going to system preferences.

• Select the Apple at the top left of your machine and choose System Preferences - Printers and Scanners
• Review the list of devices you have installed
  
• Remove any devices that you do not currently use by simply highlighting the device and selecting the minus button.

Change the Screen Resolution in your Citrix settings

Some Macs have various screen resolution sizes, and sometimes have difficulties connecting to the server because of this.

• To set a screen resolution, log into https://cloud.designmanager.com
• Click on the Settings option.
  
• Within the User Experience section, use the drop down to change the Window Size.
• By default this is set to “Seamless”. We recommend changing this to a set screen size; for example, 1280 X 1024. This ensures a set screen size when connecting to the server and can drastically improve connection times. BE SURE to click SAVE after these changes have been made.

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NOTE: when launching the program you’ll notice the application will open in its own separate window; to make it full screen, simply click the green expand button at the top right of your Mac for a full screen experience.

If you’re still experiencing problems connecting to your application, Contact Support.