Please note:
You can download the required file from the Citrix downloads website by visiting the following link: https://www.citrix.com/downloads/citrix-tools

What's New

• Added support for Windows 11 build 24H2.
• Improved the removal of the DesktopAppInstaller app on Windows 11.

Changes from Previous Versions

• Added one new entry to set the SAN policy for new disks to "OnlineAll".
• Optimized the logic for the "Superfetch" entry.
• Added support for Windows Server 2025.
• Fixed an issue that a wrong template file is recommended for Windows 11.
• Fixed an issue that the version update dialog is not displayed when users click the settings icon in the upper right corner of the tool interface to check the version.
• Added support for Windows 11 build 23H2.
• Updated the description of the "Optimize drives" entry.
• Fixed an issue that unselected items are still executed in the back end.
• Added support for Windows 10 version 22H2.
• Added support for Native Image Generator (Ngen.exe) on Windows Server.
• Fixed an issue that might prevent FSLogix disk compaction from functioning properly.
• Fixed an issue to reflect the tool's engine version.
• Added support for Windows 11 version 22H2.
• Renamed the tool from Citrix Optimizer to Citrix Optimizer Tool.
• Added support for Windows 10 build 21H2.
• Updated the template name for Windows 11 version 21H2 (build 2009).
• Updated the template name for Windows Server 2022 version 21H2 (build 2009).
• Added support for Windows Server 2022.
• Added support for Windows 11.
• Added support for Windows 10 build 21H1.
• Enhanced the template for Windows 10 build 1909.
• Added UI support for history and rollback.
• Added support for Windows 10 builds 2004 and 2009.
• Improved status reporting.
• Improved Template Builder.
• Added support for Windows 10 build 2004.
• Fixed compatibility issue with Microsoft Defender ATP (DiagTrack service).
• Added support for Windows 10 build 1909.
• Added status reporting to registry.
• Extended XML and HTML reports.
• Various fixes.
• Added TLS 1.2 support for accessing the Citrix Symbol Server.
• Added template for Windows 10 build 1903.
• Windows Update is now read-only (WU will be analyzed, but not disabled).
• Improved templates with support for removal of Mail & Calendar, Cortana, clean up of event logs, disabling hibernation etc.
• Added unified status reporting.
• Various improvements to template auto-selection.
• Fixed various issues with Registry and Services modules.
• Various improvements to Template Builder.
• Added support for template signatures.
• Added ability to disable modes for some groups / entries.

Description

The Citrix Optimizer Tool is a Windows tool to help Citrix administrators optimize various components in their environment - most notably operating systems with the Virtual Delivery Agent (VDA) installed. The tool is PowerShell based, but also includes a graphical UI.

You can run the Citrix Optimizer Tool in three different modes:

• Analyze – analyze the current system against a specified template and display any differences
• Execute – apply the optimizations from the template
• Rollback (available in PowerShell mode only) – revert the optimization changes applied previously

                WARNING: Rollback is not supported for application removal. Use snapshots to recover removed applications

Prerequisites

• PowerShell v2.0 or later
• .NET 4.6.2 or later

Installation

Extract the contents of the zip file to a folder on a VDA. There is no installer required. 

How to Use the Citrix Optimizer Tool

To use the graphical interface:

1.  Double-click the executable CitrixOptimizer.exe to launch the tool.

2.  On the initial screen, select the template that you want to use or click "Browse" to select a template you prefer.

3.  After a template loads into the interface, check or clear the optimization items that you want to apply. Expand the arrow next to each item to see details.

4. Click "Analyze" to review the current state of your system. This action does not make any changes to your system.

5.  Click "Optimize" to perform the optimization changes. We recommend that you create a backup or snapshot of the virtual machine before applying any changes to the system. 

6.  Results of the analysis or optimization are displayed on the same page.

7.  Alternatively, click the "View results" link to view the HTML report.

To use the command line:

1.  Run elevated PowerShell.

2.  Use Get-Help .\CtxOptimizerEngine.ps1 to see usage examples.

3.  Follow the usage examples from step 2 to Analyze, Execute or Rollback optimizations. 

Uninstallation

Delete the extracted files from the current folder.

Contact Information

Questions? Concerns? Comments? Send any feedback for this tool to https://forms.gle/TwWrKPT6J8u7GdKA6.