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Wyse Converter for PCs 1.1 Release Notes

Current Version: 1.1

Release Date: September 2018

Previous Version: 1.0.1

Topics:

• Release type and definition

• Supported operating systems

• What’s new in Wyse Converter for PCs 1.1

• Key features

• Wyse Converter for PCs installation prerequisites

• Wyse Converter for PCs installer

• Methods of installation

• Upgrade methods

• Tested platforms

• Tested VDI connections

• Known issues

• Build information

Software releases are created to correct defects, make enhancements, or add new features. These releases are tested on all current,

actively shipping platforms and operating systems, as applicable. This release notes contain details on the supported platforms, any

changes in the configuration settings and licensing details as well. The bug fixes along with the workarounds are documented in the

release notes. Any changes in the feature functionality from an end-user perspective are listed with the description of each feature at a

high level.

Release type and definition

Wyse Converter for PCs is a stand-alone software that enables you to provide a thin client like experience on a Windows personal

computer. Wyse Converter for PCs provides a secure, and seamless interface to connect to Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) sessions.

Wyse Converter for PCs customizes the existing Windows operating system on the hardware, but does not replace the operating system.

It only locks down the Windows operating system for a more secure user experience.

After the installation of Wyse Converter for PCs, the device is called Wyse Software Thin Client. You can manage the Wyse Software Thin

Client using Wyse Management Suite.

Supported operating systems

Wyse Converter for PCs supports the following operating systems:

• Microsoft Windows 7 32–bit and 64–bit—SP1, and later for all the supported languages

• Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise 64–bit, and for all the supported languages

• Microsoft Windows 10 Professional 64-bit, and for all the supported languages

What’s new in Wyse Converter for PCs 1.1

• The Wyse Converter for PCs 1.1 web console supports the Microsoft Windows 10 Professional 64-bit for the following languages:

• English

• German

• Japanese

• Spanish

2018 - 09

Wyse Converter for PCs 1.1 Release Notes 1

Summary of content (9 pages)

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2018 - 09 Wyse Converter for PCs 1.1 Release Notes Current Version: 1.1 Release Date: September 2018 Previous Version: 1.0.1 Topics: • • • • • • • • • • • • Release type and definition Supported operating systems What’s new in Wyse Converter for PCs 1.
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• • Chinese—Simplified • Chinese—Traditional • Korean • French—France • French—Canada • Italian • Portuguese Brazil Supports upgrade from Wyse Converter for PCs version 1.0 and 1.0.1 to Wyse Converter for PCs 1.1.
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• • • • Refrain from cleaning up any number of the most recently used profiles. Perform the directory cleanup on service start event, user logoff event, or both events; declared on a per-directory basis. Perform the file cleanup on service start event, user logoff event, or both events; declared on a per-file basis. Perform the profile cleanup on service start event, user logoff event, or both events; declared for all profiles collectively.
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Wyse Converter for PCs installer Wyse Converter for PCs is bundled as a package which can be installed on the local device or using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM). Double-click the WyseConverterforPCs.exe installer file to install Wyse Converter for PCs on the local device. It can be deployed as a normal package, using SCCM.
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Uninstallation The following are the prerequisites to uninstall Wyse Converter for PCs: • • The write filter must be disabled for Windows 10 Enterprise PCs. Uninstall the Wyse Converter for PCs software from the Standard administrator account before the installation procedure. There are two types of uninstallation procedure for Wyse Converter for PCs: • • Manual–Wyse Converter for PCs can be uninstalled from the Programs and Features option in Control Panel.
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Operating System Version Windows 7 Enterprise 64-bit Service pack1 6.1.7601 Windows 7 Enterprise 32-bit Service pack1 6.1.7601 Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Service pack1 6.1.7601 Windows 7 Professional 32-bit Service pack1 6.1.7601 Tested VDI connections Table 3. Tested VDI connections Broker connections Version Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) 8.1 Citrix Receiver 4.8 VMware Horizon Client 4.3 Known issues This section describes the known issues for Wyse Converter for PCs 1.0 release.
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Known issues Workaround After continuous alternative log-offs and login to WyseUser account and WyseAdmin account, the system stops working occasionally. There is no workaround. In storage window, C drive size is displayed as 237 GB for 128 GB Flash drive. This value is different when compared with storage size and disk management. This is Microsoft operating system issue and not related to the Wyse Converter for PCs. Windows 10 Enterprise defender icon is not visible in the system tray.
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© 2018 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners. 8 Wyse Converter for PCs 1.
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Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2018 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries.