Configuration of ICA storage policy for Citrix Workspace app for Windows

Configuration of ICA storage policy for Citrix Workspace app for Windows

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Article ID: CTX575098

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Description

By default, the ICA files are stored on the local disk for Citrix Workspace app for Windows with the version prior to 2106. 
Citrix Workspace app for Windows with version 2106 or later change the storage policy of ICA files, which will be stored on memory by default. 
The default behavior can be changed with Register settings.


Instructions

The ICA files can be stored either in files or memory via the settings below:

■ Disk ⇒ Memory
The below setting is to store ICA files in the memory.

Admin: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Citrix\Dazzle
User: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Citrix\Dazzle

Name: EnableIcaFileInMemory
Type: String Value
Value: True
After setting, restart Citrix Workspace app.


■ Memory ⇒ Disk
The below setting is to store ICA files on disk.

Admin: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Citrix\Dazzle
User: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Citrix\Dazzle

Name: EnableIcaFileInMemory
Type: String Value
Value: False
After setting, restart Citrix Workspace app.

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.

Additional Information

Enhanced ICA file security on Citrix Workspace app for Windows
https://www.citrix.com/blogs/2021/06/17/enhanced-ica-file-security-on-citrix-workspace-app-for-windows/

Launching Process of Published Apps and Desktops for the Internal Network Through Citrix Storefront
https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX236889/launching-process-of-published-apps-and-desktops-for-the-internal-network-through-citrix-storefront