On-screen keyboard in the endpoint pops up when the published desktop is launched

On-screen keyboard in the endpoint pops up when the published desktop is launched

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Article ID: CTX297132

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Description

When the published desktop is launched, the on-screen keyboard from the client machine appears when clicking on the Start menu or when any keyboard input is needed.

Environment

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Resolution

Add the below registry key for disabling the pop-up then reboot the machine –

Location: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Citrix\ICA Client\Engine\Configuration\Advanced\Modules\MobileReceiver.
Name: DisableKeyboardPopup
Type: Reg_Dword
Value: 1


Refer below documentation for more details - 
https://docs.citrix.com/en-us/citrix-workspace-app-for-windows/configure.html#on-screen-keyboard-control


Problem Cause

On some devices and in some circumstances, Citrix Workspace app cannot accurately detect the mode of the device, and the on-screen keyboard may appear when not needed.

Additional Information

Refer :  https://docs.citrix.com/en-us/citrix-workspace-app-for-windows/configure.html#on-screen-keyboard-control