Configuration Recommendations for Windows
Introduction
NComputing products are designed to work with standard desktop PCs to lower the average cost of computing in almost any environment. Unfortunately, the default Windows operating system configurations are not optimized for a multi-user environment. This document contains a variety of tweaks and advanced configurations to streamline your host PC and operating system for the best possible application performance and compatibility. Apply these suggestions to help you get the most from your NComputing deployment.
Table of Contents
Introduction
- Windows Tuning
- Compatibility Tweaks
- Windows User Profiles
- Remote User Configuration
- Data Execution Prevention
- Enable Windows 7 Themes (a Windows Server 2008 R2 setting)
- Remove IE Enhanced Security Module (a Windows Server 2008 R2 setting)
- Disable CD-ROM Auto play (At the Administrator’s discretion)
- Disable UAC (User Account Controls)
- Disable “First Run” Page in Internet Explorer
- Disable Winlogon Timeout
- Performance Tweaks
- Windows Performance Options
- OS Power Settings
- Disable Excess Processes
- Force Off-Screen Compositing (IE 8 Only)
- Enable Software Rendering in Internet Explorer 9
- SMB and Explorer Traffic Optimization
- Scheduled Host Reboot
- NComputing Tweaks
- vSpace Installation
- vSpace Registration
- L-Series Firmware Updates
- L300 Firmware Password
- Server Failover Configuration
- Assorted vSpace Console Tweaks
- Auto Login on the Host
- Exclude a Program from Hardware Acceleration
- Video Acceleration Scroll Protection
Summary
These configurations can help to create an efficient and stable vSpace Host, and consequently deliver the best possible user experience to each connected L-series device. For more information on recommended tips, tricks, and configurations – check out our searchable online Knowledge Base at http://www.ncomputing.com/kb.
