If you disconnect from a remote desktop without logging out, applications in the remote desktop might remain open. You can also disconnect from a server and leave published applications running.

Procedure

  • Disconnect from a remote desktop.
    Option Description
    From within the remote desktop Point your mouse at the top of the remote desktop window until the menu bar appears and then click the Disconnect button. Alternatively, click the X (Close) button in the upper-right corner of the remote desktop window.
    From the Session Management Center Click the Settings toolbar button in the upper-right corner of the desktop and application selector window, open the Session Management Center, select the remote desktop session, and click Disconnect. You can also open the Session Management Center by right-clicking the remote desktop icon in the shelf and clicking Session Management Center.
  • Log out from a remote desktop.
    Option Description
    From within the remote desktop Point your mouse at the top of the remote desktop window until the menu bar appears and then click the Log out button.
    From the Session Management Center Click the Settings toolbar button in the upper-right corner of the desktop and application selector window, open the Session Management Center, select the remote desktop session, and click Log off. You can also open the Session Management Center by right-clicking the remote desktop icon in the shelf and clicking Session Management Center.
  • Close a published application.
    Option Description
    From within the published application Click the X (Close) button in the corner of the published application window.
    From the shelf Right-click the published application icon in the shelf and click Close.
  • To log out from a server, click the Log Out button in the upper-right corner of the desktop and application selector window.