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Windows Server 2008 RemoteApp

Known issues

  • Why you should sign RDP files and how to script the signing
  • 2287493 - The RemoteApp program is not terminated after the idle session time limit expires on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 R2
  • 971508 - Error message when you try to open a file that is associated with a file name extension that has uppercase letters:"The RDP file has settings that cannot be overridden by command line. The remote connection cannot be started"
  • 962947 - After you sign an .rdp file by using the Rdpsign.exe utility, signed .rdp file permissions are changed, or a signed .rdp file does not provide the name and password information in Windows Server 2008
  • 967885 - The focus moves through windows in the wrong order when you run a RemoteApp program on a Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows Server 2008-based client computer
  • 979392 - You are not prompted for authentication when you publish files by using the TS RemoteApp Manager MMC snap-in window
  • 979425 - A combo box item in a RemoteApp application is updated incorrectly when you connect by using Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) 7.0
  • 981156 - RemoteApp applications are displayed as black windows when you restart the applications in a Remote desktop connection in Windows Server 2008 R2
  • 983533 - The pop-up windows are hidden and the TS RemoteApp application stops responding in Windows Vista, in Windows 7, in Windows Server 2008, and in Windows Server 2008 R2

App-V, Hyper-V, RemoteFX, Virtual PC, MED-V

Known issues

  • Top Issues for Microsoft Support for Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V (Q4)
  • 2744129 - You cannot run a Windows 8-based or Windows Server 2012-based virtual machine in Windows Server 2008 or in Windows Server 2008 R2
  • 957967 - Stop error message on a Windows Server 2008-based computer that has the Hyper-V role installed: "Stop error code 0x0000001A (MEMORY_MANAGEMENT)"
  • 974503 - Hyper-V integration components may not be installed on a Windows Vista Service Pack 2 virtual machine
  • 973802 - A disabled Hyper-V virtual network adapter is re-enabled after you install Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2
  • 977756 - Event ID 53 is logged on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2 with Hyper-V virtual machines installed
  • 2001186 - Activation prompt after moving VHD from Virtual Server to HyperV
  • 2005143 - On Windows Server 2008 R2, a Hyper-V 2.0 guest may not recognize a change in the optical drive when you replace a disk
  • 2008849 - Error 0x80070005 when exporting Hyper-V VMs over the Network
  • 2000977 - Hyper-V: Intermittent Performance in Guest VMs on Intel Xeon 5500 (Nehalem) Platforms
  • 2249906 - Hyper-V virtual machines may not start, and you receive an error: “‘General access denied error’ (0x80070005)”
  • 2413735 - After a new Hyper-V VMMS certificate is generated, there are mouse and screen resolution issues when managing a virtual machine using the Hyper-V Manager Console

Citrix XenServer / XenApp / XenDesktop

Known issues

  • CTX133832 - Error: "Data Related to your Application is Corrupt. Please Contact your System Administrator" when Launching Streamed Applications using a VHD Mount
  • CTX133912 - Application Launch Requests Might Fail on a Provisioned XenApp Version 6.0 or 6.5 Multihomed Server
  • CTX113689 - Error: An error has occurred while trying to enumerate your application
  • CTX891671 - Graceful Logoff from a Published Application Keeps Sessions in Active State
  • CTX644401 - Connecting to a Published Application Produces the Entire Desktop, Explorer.exe
  • CTX922603 - How to Publish Explorer.exe with Specific Drives, Folders, or URLs
  • 972386 - The logoff screen is displayed when you close a Citrix XenApp application on a Windows Server 2008-based computer
  • 2028365 - Published application in Citrix running on VMware freezes when it accessed via ICA
  • CTX120895 - Windows Cannot Find a Specified File when Launching a Streamed Application

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