Citrix Desktop Lock

Citrix Desktop Lock does exactly what it promises: it converts a PC into a dedicated terminal. It is stable, integrates seamlessly with StoreFront, and solves the "my computer is too slow" problem by shifting the load to the data center.

To apply it to all standard users, enable the policy. citrix desktop lock

[Windows Boot] → [Auto-Logon (optional)] → [Desktop Lock Shell] → [Citrix Workspace App] → [Full-screen VDI/App] → [Logoff/Restart] Citrix Desktop Lock does exactly what it promises:

Citrix Desktop Lock (often called "direct boot to VDI") is a specialized software component that converts a standard Windows PC into a dedicated virtual desktop terminal. [Windows Boot] → [Auto-Logon (optional)] → [Desktop Lock

If a user disconnects (intentionally or due to a network blip), Desktop Lock keeps the session active in the background or prompts for immediate reconnection, maintaining the workflow without dropping the user back to the local OS.