CtxMTHost.exe error "A referral was returned from the server" when launching a published application

CtxMTHost.exe error "A referral was returned from the server" when launching a published application

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Article ID: CTX560285

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Description

Users report that they are receiving a non-blocking but annoying CtxMTHost.exe popup when launching published applications since the 2203 CU3 update.

Error message : 

A referral was returned from the server


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Resolution

Update the root certificate "DigiCert Trusted Root G4" on the VDAs fix the issue.

For instructions please refer:
How to install DigiCert G4 Root and intermediate Certificates in Cloud connector (citrix.com)

Problem Cause

CtxMTHost.exe pop-up - Certificate not imported : 

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This root certificate is not trusted because it is not in the Trusted Root Certification Authorities store

Issue/Introduction

Root certificate certificate not present, caused the error popup