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.

You can log out from a remote desktop even if you do not have the remote desktop open. This feature has the same result as sending Ctrl+Alt+Del to the remote desktop and then clicking Log Off.

Procedure

  • Disconnect without logging off.
    Option Action
    Also quit Horizon Client Click the Close button in the corner of the window or select File > Quit from the menu bar.
    Select a different remote desktop on the same server Select Desktop > Disconnect from the menu bar.
    Select a remote desktop on a different server Select File > Disconnect from server from the menu bar.
    Note: A Horizon administrator can configure remote desktops to log out automatically when they are disconnected. In that case, any open applications in the remote desktop are stopped.
  • Log out and disconnect from a remote desktop.
    Option Action
    From within the remote desktop Use the Windows Start menu to log out.
    From the menu bar

    Select Desktop > Disconnect and Log off.

    If you use this procedure, files that are open on the remote desktop are closed without being saved first.

  • Log out when you do not have a remote desktop open.
    1. From the Home screen with desktop shortcuts, select the desktop and select Desktop > Log off from the menu bar.
    2. If prompted, supply credentials for accessing the remote desktop.
    If you use this procedure, files that are open on the remote desktop are closed without being saved first.