Applicable Products

• Citrix Workspace App

An efficient virtual workspace app. The app is the most extensive technology the Citrix family of services has to offer. Citrix Workspace App is a universal software client that allows you to instantly access anytime, anywhere all your workspace services without the trouble of individually sign-on, confusing passwords, and complicated interfaces. Download Citrix Workspace (Chrome Extension) for Windows & read reviews. A versatile workspace app.

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Applicable Products

Citrix Workspace App 1904 for Windows and later.

Objective

• This release requires .NET Framework Version 4.6.2 or later. If you are trying to install or upgrade to Citrix Workspace app 1904 or later and the requisite version of the .NET Framework is not available on your Windows system, the Citrix Workspace app installer will download and install the required version of the .NET Framework.
  Note: If you are trying to install or upgrade Citrix Workspace app with non-administrator privileges and.NET Framework 4.6.2 or greater is not present on the system, the installation fails.
• This release requires Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable 14.16.27012.6 or later. Starting with Version 1904, Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable individual binaries are no longer packaged with the Citrix Workspace app installer. Instead, the Citrix Workspace app installer includes the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable 14.16.27012.6 installer. When you install Citrix Workspace app, the Citrix Workspace app installer checks whether the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package is present on the system and installs it if necessary.

Troubleshooting issues with installing the .NET Framework

• The minimum required version of the .NET Framework is not installed before installing Citrix Workspace app
  The Citrix Workspace app installer downloads the .NET Framework Version 4.6.2 installation package from Microsoft and then installs it. This process might take several minutes.
  

• The following error message appears when you launch the Citrix Workspace app installer.
  This dialog appears during network issues. You must have active Internet connectivity. Check your internet connection and try again.

• The following error message appears when you launch the Citrix Workspace app installer.
  Installing the .NET Framework requires administrator privileges. Run the Citrix Workspace installer as an administrator by selecting Run as Administrator.

• The following message appears after you install Citrix Workspace app.
  In some scenarios, you must restart your system your system for the installation to complete. Click Yes to restart your system.
  Note: If you click No, the following error message appears when you try to launch Citrix Workspace app. Restart your system to complete the .NET Framework installation and changes to take effect.
  Troubleshooting issues with installing the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable

• The minimum required version of the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package is not installed before installing Citrix Workspace app.
  The Citrix Workspace app installer installs the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable using the installation package bundled with the Citrix Workspace app installer. This process might take several minutes.
  

• The following error message appears when you launch the Citrix Workspace app installer.
  Installing the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package requires administrator privileges. Run the Citrix Workspace installer as an administrator by selecting Run as Administrator log on as an administrator to install the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package manually.
  

Additional Resources

1. For information about .NET Framework 4.6.2 system requirements, see the related Microsoft article.
2. To manually download and install the required version of the .NET Framework, see the related Microsoft article.
3. For additional information about .NET Framework 4.6.2, see the related Microsoft blog.
4. Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable packages can be downloaded here.

A virtual workspace with a single-sign-on feature

Adapting the modern workstyles and complex IT environments are both exhausting and frustrating as you’re forced to remember various account details for every single virtual app you owned. Not to mention the performance and security issues you’ll need to bear every time you’re bound to change from different devices. These situations are not only a waste of your time but also a big hindrance to your productivity in a day.
The good thing is there’s a simple way to resolve all of these troublesome issues. Spent more time on your productivity by using the Citrix Workspace App! This app is the latest addition to the reliable Citrix’s family of services.

An efficient virtual workspace app

The app is the most extensive technology the Citrix family of services has to offer.

Citrix Workspace App is a universal software client that allows you to instantly access anytime, anywhere all your workspace services without the trouble of individually sign-on, confusing passwords, and complicated interfaces. It’s the simplest way to work on all of your virtual apps, desktops, SaaS apps, files, and mobile apps on any device. The app isn’t only providing convenience to its users, but also offers security that stops others from interfering with your business. No doubt that this app will help you boost your productivity to a higher level!

More than just a revamped

If you’re thinking that this app came out of nowhere (or just a new addition to the family of Citrix services), well, you simply missed the highlights of Citrix Synergy 2018. The app was announced to play the role of the focal point of the end-user Citrix Workspace experience. It is the successor of Citrix Receiver, a software used primarily for connecting users to XenDesktop, XenApp desktops and applications. But there’s no need to worry since the app incorporates the full capabilities of Citrix Receiver, plus a dozen more.
Citrix is also committed in helping its customers through this transition and also working double-time to prepare significant resources you can use in simplifying the process involved in shifting through these technologies. The app’s features will come from all existing Citrix Receiver technology as well as the other Citrix client technology including the NetScaler plug-ins, XenMobile Secure Hub, ShareFile drive mapper, desktop app and sync. Additionally, it is also enhanced to deliver extra premium features concerning data loss prevention, secure access to SaaS apps, secure internet browsing capabilities, advanced search, and many more.

(In)dependent workspace app

The app is all great and efficient productivity-wise. It’s also created to look modern and appealing to the taste of its users as well as intuitive enough for beginners. However, in order to have full control of your virtual workspace, you’ll need to avail the other necessary Citrix services. The app can aggregate multiple services and deliver them through the new end-user interface but will only display the associated workspace resources to which your availed services are entitled. For instance, if you only have the Citrix Cloud XenApp and XenDesktop service, then the app will intelligently enumerate and deliver only the associated virtual apps and desktops included on your bundle. You’ll lose control with the items that do not include the XenApp and XenDesktop services such as the single-sign-on to mobile apps, SaaS apps, and web apps.
On the other hand, if you currently own multiple services including ShareFile service, then you’ll have access to all the virtual apps, desktops, and files as well as cross-service integration capabilities. It’s nice to have instant access to all your virtual apps and desktops but in order to do that, you’ll just have to spend a little and avail other Citrix services and bundles.

Where can you run this program?

The app can be utilized in various devices including Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome OS, iOS and Android. You can download the app from the leading app stores or by simply visiting its official website and clicking right through the download page. Although, you’ll need to have access to Citrix Workspace Platform to unlock the app’s full capabilities. You can find the Platform in all Citrix Cloud services.

Is there a better alternative?

Since looking for the most suitable virtual workspace program for your needs can be troublesome at times, checking out one app will never be enough. Aside from Citrix Workspace, you can check out and try its well-known rival--VMware Workspace ONE. It is a digital workspace platform that delivers and manages any app on any device by integrating access control, application management, and multi-platform endpoint management. It also offers a wide range of features; most of them are comparable to what’s available in Citrix Workspace such as it's ability to give you a passwordless single sign-on to a catalog that provides easy access to virtual apps and files. VMware Workspace One isn’t necessarily better than Citrix Workspace as it works (almost) the same functions. You’ll only need to determine which product is the closest to delivering exactly what you need for you to be able to choose from the two.

Our take

The app has its own merits including the fact that it’s developed by one of the most reliable names in the digital workspace market. But for some users, this fact can also be considered as the app’s own downfall. Even if you can download the app for free, you can only fully utilize its potential by availing Citrix’s other services which come with a pricey subscription fee. The only thing that will stop you from liking the app is your unwillingness to try out the whole package of Citrix services. Overall, the app is really for user’s convenience and back-end security. It’s UI is designed perfectly modern-looking and beginner-friendly. It is also highly recommended for those who have already Citrix Receiver to start with since the app is a total upgrade of the cloud-based software.

Should you download it?

Only if you have already other Citrix services such as XenApp, XenDesktop, NetScaler, XenMobile, and ShareFile. The app will work perfectly managing your virtual apps and desktops through these services. Although you may also check out the app’s biggest rival, VMware Workspace ONE, to see which specific service fits your needs.

Highs

• Free download available
• Modern interface design
• Beginner-friendly features
• Offers single-sign-on to all your virtual apps and files
• From the reliable Citrix’s family of services

Lows

• Unlock the app’s full potential only by availing other Citrix paid services
• Needs access to Citrix Workspace Platform
• Complex transition process from Citrix Receiver to the app

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