Update package name: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2203 LTSR CU7 Update 3.zip 

File name(s):  DesktopDirector.msi, VDAServerSetup_2203.exe, VDASingleSessionCoreSetup_2203.exe, VDAWorkstationCoreSetup_2203.exe & VDAWorkstationSetup_2203.exe 

For: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 2203 Long Term Service Release (LTSR) Cumulative Update 7 (CU7)  System Requirements 

Replaces: None 

Date: Apr 2026 

Languages supported: English (US) 

Readme version: 1.00 

Readme Revision History 

Important Note(s) 

• Caution! This release may require you to edit the registry. Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems that may 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. 

• This Update is for Version 2203 LTSR CU7 of the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2203 CU7. Any known issues in Version 2203 LTSR CU7, except for the specific issues resolved in this release, still apply. 

Where to Find Documentation 

This document describes the issue(s) resolved by this Update and includes installation instructions. For additional product information, including supported operating systems and system requirements, see Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2203 LTSR CU7 on the Citrix Product Documentation site. 

New Fixes in This Release 

This release includes bug fixes in Citrix Director to address the shadowing issue. For more information, see Knowledge Center article CTX695983. 

For the fix to function properly, the update must be applied to both Citrix Director and the Virtual Delivery Agent (VDA).

Fixes from Replaced Updates 

No updates were replaced by this release.  

Installing and Uninstalling this Release 

Install steps of DesktopDirector.msi:  
1. Install\Upgrade Citrix Director using UI  

1. Copy DesktopDirector.msi to the target Windows server. 
2. Log in with an account that has local administrator privileges. 
3. Double‑click DesktopDirector.msi. 
4. The Citrix Director Setup wizard launches. (For upgrade, The Citrix Director Setup detects an existing installation.) 
5. Follow the on‑screen instructions and proceed with the default options. 
6. Allow the installation to complete. 

2. Install\Upgrade Citrix Director using Command Line 

Run the following command from an elevated Command Prompt or PowerShell: 

msiexec /i DesktopDirector.msi /quiet /norestart 

Install Steps for VDA: 

For detailed installation instructions for Citrix VDA, please refer to the official Citrix documentation: Citrix VDA Installation Guide. 

Uninstall steps of DesktopDirector.msi:  
1. Uninstall Using UI  

1. Log in to the machine with local administrator privileges. 
2. Open Control Panel → Programs → Programs and Features. 
3. Locate Citrix Director in the installed programs list. 
4. Select Citrix Director and click Uninstall. 
5. Follow the on‑screen instructions to complete the uninstall. 
6. Allow the uninstall process to complete. 

2. Uninstall Using Command Line

Uninstall Citrix Director silently using DesktopDirector.msi via command line. 

msiexec /x DesktopDirector.msi /quiet /norestart 

Uninstall Steps for VDA: 

For comprehensive uninstallation instructions for Citrix VDA, please refer to the official Citrix documentation: Citrix VDA Uninstallation Guide. 

Note: Uninstalling Citrix Director or VDA does not initiate a rollback process; it only removes the respective component from the machine. 

File Checksum 

VDA Installer Variants: 

• VDAServerSetup_2203.exe 

• Complete VDA package for multi-session Windows Server operating systems. 

• VDAWorkstationCoreSetup_2203.exe 

• Core VDA for workstation environments running Windows 10/11 in multi-session mode. 

• VDAWorkstationSetup_2203.exe 

• Full VDA package for workstation operating systems (Windows 10/11). 

Download the Update 3 for Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2203 LTSR CU7 Citrix Director & Virtual Desktop Agent (VDA) 

Note: To ensure the fix works correctly, the update must be installed on both Citrix Director and the Virtual Delivery Agent (VDA).