Visual effects in Windows 10 VDIs are not kept after a logoff and logon.
Article ID: CTX217373
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Description
A user changes makes a change in the windows visual effects.
For instance enablling "Show shadows under windows"
The change is kept within the session. However if the user logs off the session and log on again the change will be lost.
Environment
Caution! Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems that might require you to reinstall your operating system. Citrix cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the incorrect use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use Registry Editor at your own risk. Be sure to back up the registry before you edit it.
Resolution
1. Navigate to the below registry location on the Windows 10 VDA:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Citrix
2. Create the below DWORD:
Name: EnableVisualEffect
Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1Problem Cause
It is expected behavior for wfshell.exe to overwrite this registry key to optimize and control functionality in an ICA session.
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