Windows 10 Optimizations for Citrix XenDesktop VDI Master Image

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Step 1: Download the optimizer tool from below location.

https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX224676

Step 2: Install necessary pre-requisites on master image.

Powershell V2.0 or higher

.Net 4.5.2 or Higher can be found here.

Step 3: Extract the ZIP file , no installation required.

Step 4: Run the executable and select a template

run winver command on the master image to find exact OS version so that required template can be used.

Step 5: Analyze the master image aganst the template.

Review all the items that tool needs to be analyzed, select and deselect based on your requirement – Click analyze

Step 6: review and Optimize the Image

Once analyzing is done, review and click Optimize.

the default setting will do around 110 optimizations and mostly default is good for most environments.

Step 7: Test the image and VDI launching.

Update the catalog or create catalog as needed and test the VDI and your organization apps.

Step 8: (Optional)Roll Back if required

Run Get-Help CtxOptimizerEngine.ps1 in the Optimizer folder directory, Follow the instructions.

Step 9: Delete the Optimizer files from master image.

https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX216252

copy all the shortcuts to C:\Users\Public\Desktop folder, with this every user will get all shortcuts.