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Graphics Agent for Windows

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  • The PCoIP Graphics Agent for Windows requires a license registration code (for Teradici Cloud Licensing), or a license activation code (for Local License Servers). If you are a new user, request a registratration code for a full evaluation.

  • When reporting issues to Teradici, run the SupportBundler.exe application and include the output it generates.

24.10

Beta
Beta software is not fully supported, and may be incomplete or unstable. It is not intended for use in production systems. We welcome your feedback on this release! Send feedback to anyware-beta-feedback@hp.com.

Version 24.10 of the Graphics Agent for Windows contains bug fixes and stability enhancements. Additionally, it also includes the following features and changes:

Improvements to Bandwidth Utilization & Frame Rate Consistency

Version 24.10 introduces improvements to bandwidth utilization and frame rate consistency. When PCoIP Ultra is set to CPU Offload, Auto Offload, or GPU Offload, image quality is dynamically adapted to ensure consistent frame rates within specified ranges. This results in enhanced frame rate performance through improved image quality and optimized bandwidth consumption.

Improved Wacom and Xencelabs Tablet Responsiveness in High Latency Networks

Version 24.10 introduces improvements to the responsiveness of Wacom tablets and Xencelabs tablets operating in high latency networks. For this purpose, a new parameter has been introduced:

Improve graphics tablet responsiveness on high latency network

This parameter must be set on the host. Enabling it ensures smooth and consistent drawing on graphics tablets, even in high-latency network environments. This results in improved performance even if occasional packet drops are experienced.

For more information on enabling this parameter, see the Configuration Guide. 

Note:

This parameter is only available if both the Anyware Client and the Anyware Agent are running version 24.10 or later.

New GPO Variable for SSO Access Control

In version 24.10, a new GPO variable has been introduced for controlling SSO access.

  • Allow long user login times
    When this setting is enabled, single sign-on does not wait for the Windows to start. Instead, the Windows loading screen is displayed.

Additional information about this variable is available in the Configuration topic of the Graphics Agent for Windows Administrators' Guide. 

Details and issues

24.07.4

Current supported release General Support

Version 24.07.4 of the Windows Graphics Agent contains bug fixes, stability improvements, and security enhancements. 

Details and issues

24.07.3

End of Support
This release is no longer supported.

Version 24.07 of the Graphics Windows Agent includes the following features:

Support for Wacom Movink 13

Version 24.07 of the Graphics Windows Agent now supports Wacom Movink 13 tablets. For more details, see the "Wacom Support" topic in the Graphics Windows Agent Administrators' Guide.

Support for Xencelabs Pen Displays

In version 24.07, support for Xencelabs Pen Display 16 and Xencelabs Pen Display 24 has been added to the Graphics Windows Agent. This support is available in the locally terminated mode, where peripheral data is processed locally at the Software Client. It is also supported in the bridged mode, where peripheral data is sent to the desktop for processing. For more information, see the "Supported Xencelabs Pen Displays" topic in the Graphics Windows Agent Administrators' Guide. 

Support for Anyware Manager Enterprise 

Version 24.07 the Graphics Windows Agent implements support for Anyware Manager Enterprise. This also includes support for HP Anyware for Windows 365. 

Note: Collaboration is not Supported When Using Anyware Manager Enterprise" Collaboration is currently not supported when using Anyware Manager Enterprise. This limitation applies to sessions established with Anyware Manager Enterprise, which includes HP Anyware for Windows 365. Support for Collaboration with Anyware Manager Enterprise will be added in a later release. For more information, see the "Collaboration" topic in the Graphics Windows Agent Administrators' Guide. 

Instructions for Anyware Manager Enterprise are available on the HP Anyware Documentation Portal.

Details and issues

24.03.4

Technical Guidance

Release 24.03.4 of the Graphics Agent for Windows is a maintenance release which replaces and deprecates 24.03.3.

It includes the following:

  • Bug fixes and security updates.

Previous release information:

Release 24.03.3 of the Graphics Agent for Windows is a maintenance release which replaces and deprecates 24.03.2.

There are no changes in this release. This release was issued to maintain version parity with other products.

Previous release information:

Improved Network Efficiency for Graphics-Intensive Deployments

PCoIP Ultra now defaults to Auto Offload in deployments where client machines that support H.264 Hardware Decoding connect to Anyware agents. Additionally, YUV Chroma subsampling Additionally, YUV Chroma subsampling defaults to 4:2:0. This ensures higher framerates of high-resolution content, along with optimized bandwidth utilization, especially in remote locations that have bandwidth constraints.

When set to Auto Offload, PCoIP Ultra automatically switches between CPU and GPU Offload modes; thereby leveraging the capability of CPU Offload to provide the best image fidelity, while relying on GPU Offload during periods of high display activity. This results in efficient utilization of network bandwidth, and at the same time, ensures that users see both video and still image content in the most optimized way.

The Auto Offload mode is described in detail in the topics PCoIP Ultra and Configuring PCoIP Ultra.

Smart Cards Authentication for Enhanced Security

Version 24.03 of the Graphics Agent introduces support smart card authentication. Linux client machines connecting to agent machines can now connect using smart cards for authentication and SSO (single sign-on). Additionally, agents can read and process smart card information for in-session tasks such as document signing.

Smart card authentication not only adds a layer of security, but also ensures simplified identity management while accessing PCoIP deployments. For information on agent setup required for smart cards authentication, see Configuring the Agent for Smart Card Authentication.

Note: Smart card authentication is only supported in deployments where Linux clients connect to Windows Standard agents or Windows Graphics agents.

Details and issues

24.03.3

End of Availability
This release is no longer supported.

Release 24.03.3 of the Graphics Agent for Windows is a maintenance release which replaces and deprecates 24.03.2.

There are no changes in this release. This release was issued to maintain version parity with other products.

Previous release information:

Improved Network Efficiency for Graphics-Intensive Deployments

PCoIP Ultra now defaults to Auto Offload in deployments where client machines that support H.264 Hardware Decoding connect to Anyware agents. Additionally, YUV Chroma subsampling Additionally, YUV Chroma subsampling defaults to 4:2:0. This ensures higher framerates of high-resolution content, along with optimized bandwidth utilization, especially in remote locations that have bandwidth constraints.

When set to Auto Offload, PCoIP Ultra automatically switches between CPU and GPU Offload modes; thereby leveraging the capability of CPU Offload to provide the best image fidelity, while relying on GPU Offload during periods of high display activity. This results in efficient utilization of network bandwidth, and at the same time, ensures that users see both video and still image content in the most optimized way.

The Auto Offload mode is described in detail in the topics PCoIP Ultra and Configuring PCoIP Ultra.

Smart Cards Authentication for Enhanced Security

Version 24.03 of the Graphics Agent introduces support smart card authentication. Linux client machines connecting to agent machines can now connect using smart cards for authentication and SSO (single sign-on). Additionally, agents can read and process smart card information for in-session tasks such as document signing.

Smart card authentication not only adds a layer of security, but also ensures simplified identity management while accessing PCoIP deployments. For information on agent setup required for smart cards authentication, see Configuring the Agent for Smart Card Authentication.

Note: Smart card authentication is only supported in deployments where Linux clients connect to Windows Standard agents or Windows Graphics agents.

Details and issues

24.03.2

End of Availability
This release is no longer supported.

Improved Network Efficiency for Graphics-Intensive Deployments

PCoIP Ultra now defaults to Auto Offload in deployments where client machines that support H.264 Hardware Decoding connect to Anyware agents. Additionally, YUV Chroma subsampling Additionally, YUV Chroma subsampling defaults to 4:2:0. This ensures higher framerates of high-resolution content, along with optimized bandwidth utilization, especially in remote locations that have bandwidth constraints.

When set to Auto Offload, PCoIP Ultra automatically switches between CPU and GPU Offload modes; thereby leveraging the capability of CPU Offload to provide the best image fidelity, while relying on GPU Offload during periods of high display activity. This results in efficient utilization of network bandwidth, and at the same time, ensures that users see both video and still image content in the most optimized way.

The Auto Offload mode is described in detail in the topics PCoIP Ultra and Configuring PCoIP Ultra.

Smart Cards Authentication for Enhanced Security

Version 24.03 of the Graphics Agent introduces support smart card authentication. Linux client machines connecting to agent machines can now connect using smart cards for authentication and SSO (single sign-on). Additionally, agents can read and process smart card information for in-session tasks such as document signing.

Smart card authentication not only adds a layer of security, but also ensures simplified identity management while accessing PCoIP deployments. For information on agent setup required for smart cards authentication, see Configuring the Agent for Smart Card Authentication.

Note: Smart card authentication is only supported in deployments where Linux clients connect to Windows Standard agents or Windows Graphics agents.

Details and issues

23.12.8

Technical Guidance

Release 23.12.8 of the Graphics Agent for Windows is a maintenance release which replaces and deprecates 23.12.6.

It includes the following:

  • Bug fixes and security updates.

Previous release information:

Release 23.12.6 of the Graphics Agent for Windows is a maintenance release which replaces and deprecates 23.12.2.

It includes the following:

  • Bug fixes and security updates.

Previous release information:

Release 23.12 of the Graphics Agent for Windows includes:

Introducing Zoom VDI for HP Anyware

Version 23.12 of the Graphics Agent for Windows supports Zoom VDI for HP Anyware, which allows for an enhanced video conferencing performance in HP Anyware environments. The feature works by offloading the audio and video streams from HP Anyware agent devices to HP Anyware client devices, which handle the processing and transmitting of these streams to and from Zoom servers. This results in reduced latency, and improved meeting experience during PCoIP sessions.

Once installed and configured, the capabilities of Zoom VDI for HP Anyware enable quick adoption, leading to a seamless experience while starting and joining meetings. The Zoom VDI Plugin is similar to the Standard Zoom Client, and includes features such as optional end-to-end encryption, gallery view, speaker view, language interpretation, breakout rooms, and screen sharing.

Performance Improvements

The Graphics Agent for Windows now fully utilizes available bandwidth, and delivers improved image quality. This restores network utilization to levels similar to release 22.04.0 and earlier.

Details and issues

23.12.6

End of Availability
This release is no longer supported.

Release 23.12.6 of the Graphics Agent for Windows is a maintenance release which replaces and deprecates 23.12.2.

It includes the following:

  • Bug fixes and security updates.

Previous release information:

Release 23.12 of the Graphics Agent for Windows includes:

Introducing Zoom VDI for HP Anyware

Version 23.12 of the Graphics Agent for Windows supports Zoom VDI for HP Anyware, which allows for an enhanced video conferencing performance in HP Anyware environments. The feature works by offloading the audio and video streams from HP Anyware agent devices to HP Anyware client devices, which handle the processing and transmitting of these streams to and from Zoom servers. This results in reduced latency, and improved meeting experience during PCoIP sessions.

Once installed and configured, the capabilities of Zoom VDI for HP Anyware enable quick adoption, leading to a seamless experience while starting and joining meetings. The Zoom VDI Plugin is similar to the Standard Zoom Client, and includes features such as optional end-to-end encryption, gallery view, speaker view, language interpretation, breakout rooms, and screen sharing.

Performance Improvements

The Graphics Agent for Windows now fully utilizes available bandwidth, and delivers improved image quality. This restores network utilization to levels similar to release 22.04.0 and earlier.

Details and issues

23.12.2

End of Availability
This release is no longer supported.

Release 23.12 of the Graphics Agent for Windows includes:

Introducing Zoom VDI for HP Anyware

Version 23.12 of the Graphics Agent for Windows supports Zoom VDI for HP Anyware, which allows for an enhanced video conferencing performance in HP Anyware environments. The feature works by offloading the audio and video streams from HP Anyware agent devices to HP Anyware client devices, which handle the processing and transmitting of these streams to and from Zoom servers. This results in reduced latency, and improved meeting experience during PCoIP sessions.

Once installed and configured, the capabilities of Zoom VDI for HP Anyware enable quick adoption, leading to a seamless experience while starting and joining meetings. The Zoom VDI Plugin is similar to the Standard Zoom Client, and includes features such as optional end-to-end encryption, gallery view, speaker view, language interpretation, breakout rooms, and screen sharing.

Performance Improvements

The Graphics Agent for Windows now fully utilizes available bandwidth, and delivers improved image quality. This restores network utilization to levels similar to release 22.04.0 and earlier.

Details and issues

23.08.2

Technical Guidance

Release 23.08 of the Graphics Agent for Windows includes the following:

There are no changes in this build of the Graphics Agent for Windows. This release maintains version parity with other components in HP Anyware.

Details and issues

23.06.3

End of Support
This release is no longer supported.

Release 23.06.3 of the Graphics Agent for Windows is a maintenance release which replaces and deprecates 23.06.2.

There are no changes in this release. This release was issued to maintain version parity with other products.

Previous release information:

Release 23.06 of the Graphics Agent for Windows includes:

Collaboration Manager Opens from In-Session Menu

The Collaboration Manager can now be launched from a new Collaboration menu option in the Graphics Agent for Windows's menu, in addition to launching from the system menu bar. For more information, see Sharing Your Session With Collaborators.

Support for AMD Radeon™ Pro GPUs

This release introduces support for AMD Radeon™ Pro GPUs in physical PCs. Previously, support for these cards was provided as a technology preview. For more information including driver requirements, see Physical PCs with AMD GPUs.

Agent Updates No Longer Available From PCoIP Control Panel

Graphics Agent for Windows updates must be done by downloading a new installer and running it in place. Previously, the agent software could be also be updated via the PCoIP Control Panel; this functionality has been removed in this release. For more information, see Updating the Graphics Agent for Windows.

Details and issues

23.06.2

End of Availability
This release is no longer supported.

Release 23.06.2 of the Graphics Agent for Windows is a maintenance release which replaces and deprecates 23.06.1.

There are no changes in this release. This release was issued to maintain version parity with other products.

Previous release information:

Release 23.06 of the Graphics Agent for Windows includes:

Collaboration Manager Opens from In-Session Menu

The Collaboration Manager can now be launched from a new Collaboration menu option in the Graphics Agent for Windows's menu, in addition to launching from the system menu bar. For more information, see Sharing Your Session With Collaborators.

Support for AMD Radeon™ Pro GPUs

This release introduces support for AMD Radeon™ Pro GPUs in physical PCs. Previously, support for these cards was provided as a technology preview. For more information including driver requirements, see Physical PCs with AMD GPUs.

Agent Updates No Longer Available From PCoIP Control Panel

Graphics Agent for Windows updates must be done by downloading a new installer and running it in place. Previously, the agent software could be also be updated via the PCoIP Control Panel; this functionality has been removed in this release. For more information, see Updating the Graphics Agent for Windows.

Details and issues

23.06.1

End of Availability
This release is no longer supported.

Release 23.06 of the Graphics Agent for Windows includes:

Collaboration Manager Opens from In-Session Menu

The Collaboration Manager can now be launched from a new Collaboration menu option in the Graphics Agent for Windows's menu, in addition to launching from the system menu bar. For more information, see Sharing Your Session With Collaborators.

Support for AMD Radeon™ Pro GPUs

This release introduces support for AMD Radeon™ Pro GPUs in physical PCs. Previously, support for these cards was provided as a technology preview. For more information including driver requirements, see Physical PCs with AMD GPUs.

Agent Updates No Longer Available From PCoIP Control Panel

Graphics Agent for Windows updates must be done by downloading a new installer and running it in place. Previously, the agent software could be also be updated via the PCoIP Control Panel; this functionality has been removed in this release. For more information, see Updating the Graphics Agent for Windows.

Details and issues

23.04.1

End of Support
This release is no longer supported.

Note: 23.04.1 is the first 23.04.x release of the Graphics Agent for Windows. There was no 23.04.0 release.

Release 23.04 of the Graphics Agent for Windows includes:

Multiple Collaborator Support

This release introduces support for multiple collaborators in a single collaboration session. Up to 5 collaborators can now join a single PCoIP session using the same invitation. For more information, see Multiple Collaborators.

Support for Windows Server 2022

This release adds support for Windows Server 2022.

Support for Tangent Panels

The Graphics Agent for Windows introduces support for Tangent panels.

The following Tangent panels are supported when connecting from a Windows or Linux software client to a Windows or Linux agent (both 23.04 or higher).

  • Tangent Ripple
  • Tangent Wave
  • Tangent Element BT
  • Tangent Element MF
  • Tangent Element KB
  • Tangent Element TK
  • Tangent Arc (Navigation)
  • Tangent Arc (Grading)
  • Tangent Arc (Function)

The Graphics Agent for macOS and the Software Client for macOS do not support Tangent panels.

Support for Wacom Cintiq Pro 16 (DTH-167)

The Graphics Agent for Windows now supports the newer version of the Wacom Cintiq Pro 16 (DTH-167). This device is supported with both local termination and bridged connection modes from any PCoIP software client (PCoIP Zero Clients are not supported).

Details and issues

23.01.1

End of Support
This release is no longer supported.

Release 23.01.1 of the Graphics Agent for Windows is a maintenance release which replaces and deprecates 23.01.

It includes the following:

  • There are no changes in this release.

Previous release information:

Release 23.01 of the Graphics Agent for Windows includes:

  • Collaboration: A new Collaboration manager replaces the collaboration management console, providing an improved interface and streamlining the process of generating and accepting collaborators. The collaboration manager displays a list of connected users, and allows the session owner to enable or disable input control for collaborators during the session. See Collaboration for more information.

    Important: All session monitors are shared

    Note that all of the session owner's monitors that are in the PCoIP session will be shared when collaborating. In windowed mode or fullscreen one monitor mode, this will be the a single display. In fullscreen all monitors mode, all screens are shared.

  • Bug fixes and stability enhancements.

Details and issues

23.01

End of Availability
This release is no longer supported.

Release 23.01 of the Graphics Agent for Windows includes:

  • Collaboration: A new Collaboration manager replaces the collaboration management console, providing an improved interface and streamlining the process of generating and accepting collaborators. The collaboration manager displays a list of connected users, and allows the session owner to enable or disable input control for collaborators during the session. See Collaboration for more information.

    Important: All session monitors are shared

    Note that all of the session owner's monitors that are in the PCoIP session will be shared when collaborating. In windowed mode or fullscreen one monitor mode, this will be the a single display. In fullscreen all monitors mode, all screens are shared.

  • Bug fixes and stability enhancements.

Details and issues

22.09.2

End of Support
This release is no longer supported.

Release 22.09.2 of the Graphics Agent for Windows is a maintenance release which replaces and deprecates 22.09.0. There was no public release of 22.09.1.

It includes the following:

  • Bug fixes.

Previous release information:

22.09.0:

  • Collaborator Input Control: This release introduces the ability for guest collaborators to share control of the host's desktop while in a collaboration session. For more information, see Collaborator Input Control.

  • Introduces support for Microsoft Azure NCasT4_v3-Series instances.

  • Bug fixes and stability enhancements.

Details and issues

22.09

End of Availability
This release is no longer supported.

Release 22.09 of the Graphics Agent for Windows includes:

  • Collaborator Input Control: This release introduces the ability for guest collaborators to share control of the host's desktop while in a collaboration session. For more information, see Collaborator Input Control.

  • Introduces support for Microsoft Azure NCasT4_v3-Series instances.

  • Bug fixes and stability enhancements.

Details and issues

22.07.1

End of Support
This release is no longer supported.

Release 22.07.1 of the Graphics Agent for Windows is a maintenance release which replaces and deprecates 22.07.0.

It includes the following:

  • Bug fixes and stability enhancements.

Previous release information:

22.07.0:

  • With this release, Teradici CAS is now HP Anyware. HP Anyware brings Teradici CAS and ZCentral Remote Boost together into a single solution, starting with enhancements for the collaboration feature.

  • Collaboration Enhancements: There are three major improvements to collaboration in this release:

    • Collaboration is now a supported feature. Previously, collaboration on the Graphics Agent for Windows was a technology preview offering.

    • The Graphics Agent for Windows now includes a Collaboration Management Console application, which launches Collaboration and generates invitations. Previously, a browser-based method was used to do this. For instructions, see Hosting a Collaboration Session.

    • Mouse visibility has also been added in this release; Guest collaborators can now see the host's cursor movements during a collaboration session.

    See Collaboration for more information on these enhancements.

  • Windows 11 support: The Graphics Agent for Windows now supports Windows 11 21H2.

  • Bug fixes and stability enhancements.

Details and issues

22.07

End of Availability
This release is no longer supported.

Release 22.07 of the Graphics Agent for Windows includes:

  • With this release, Teradici CAS is now HP Anyware. HP Anyware brings Teradici CAS and ZCentral Remote Boost together into a single solution, starting with enhancements for the collaboration feature.

  • Collaboration Enhancements: There are three major improvements to collaboration in this release:

    • Collaboration is now a supported feature. Previously, collaboration on the Graphics Agent for Windows was a technology preview offering.

    • The Graphics Agent for Windows now includes a Collaboration Management Console application, which launches Collaboration and generates invitations. Previously, a browser-based method was used to do this. For instructions, see Hosting a Collaboration Session.

    • Mouse visibility has also been added in this release; Guest collaborators can now see the host's cursor movements during a collaboration session.

    See Collaboration for more information on these enhancements.

  • Windows 11 support: The Graphics Agent for Windows now supports Windows 11 21H2.

  • Bug fixes and stability enhancements.

Details and issues

22.04.1

End of Support
This release is no longer supported.

Release 22.04 of the Graphics Agent for Windows includes:

  • Introduces Deskside Mode, which allows PCoIP connections to physical machines in non-private locations, such as offices, while maintaining privacy by blocking input devices and blanking local screens.

  • Adds multi-channel audio support when used with PCoIP Software Client for macOS.

  • Adds support for PCoIP Ultra Collaboration providing the ability to share your PCoIP session with a remote collaborator. See Feature Support: Collaboration for details.

  • Adds Windows 11 support as a technology preview offering for testing and feedback. Windows 11 should not be used in production environments.

  • Bug fixes and stability enhancements.

Details and issues

22.01.2

End of Support
This release is no longer supported.

Release 22.01.2 of the Graphics Agent for Windows is a maintenance release which replaces and deprecates 22.01.1.

It includes the following:

  • Bug fixes and security updates.

Previous release information:

22.01:

  • Bug fixes and stability enhancements.
Details and issues

22.01.1

End of Availability
This release is no longer supported.

Release 22.01.1 of the Graphics Agent for Windows is a maintenance release which replaces and deprecates 22.01.

It includes the following:

  • Bug fixes and security updates.

Previous release information:

22.01:

  • Bug fixes and stability enhancements.
Details and issues

22.01

End of Availability
This release is no longer supported.

Release 22.01 of the Graphics Agent for Windows includes:

  • Bug fixes and stability enhancements.
Details and issues

21.07.6

End of Availability
This release is no longer supported.

Release 21.07.6 of the Graphics Agent for Windows is a maintenance release which replaces and deprecates 21.07.5.

It includes the following:

  • Fixed an issue that caused deteriorating audio quality in certain conditions.

Previous release information:

21.07.5

  • Audio data packets are no longer sent during silence.
  • Full screen now works when restore local displays is enabled with Nvidia Quadro GPUs

21.07.4

  • Fixed an issue that prevented PS5 controllers from connecting to a remote desktop without additional configuration.

21.07.3

  • Fixed an issue where PCoIP Agent may not recognize some resolutions in client EDID.

21.07.2

  • There are no changes in this release. This release was issued to maintain version parity with other PCoIP agents.

21.07.1

  • Fixed an issue that caused display dongles to stop PCoIP connections.

21.07.0

 

  • Installation issue on non-English Windows OS is fixed
  • Playstation 4 Dual Shock Controller can be connected to a remote desktop

 

Details and issues

21.07.5

End of Availability
This release is no longer supported.

Release 21.07.5 of the Graphics Agent for Windows is a maintenance release which replaces and deprecates 21.07.4.

It includes the following:

  • Audio data packets are no longer sent during silence.
  • Full screen now works when restore local displays is enabled with Nvidia Quadro GPUs

Previous release information:

21.07.4

  • Fixed an issue that prevented PS5 controllers from connecting to a remote desktop without additional configuration.

21.07.3

  • Fixed an issue where PCoIP Agent may not recognize some resolutions in client EDID.

21.07.2

  • There are no changes in this release. This release was issued to maintain version parity with other PCoIP agents.

21.07.1

  • Fixed an issue that caused display dongles to stop PCoIP connections.

21.07.0

 

  • Installation issue on non-English Windows OS is fixed
  • Playstation 4 Dual Shock Controller can be connected to a remote desktop

 

Details and issues

21.07.4

End of Availability
This release is no longer supported.

Release 21.07.4 of the Graphics Agent for Windows is a maintenance release which replaces and deprecates 21.07.3.

It includes the following:

  • Fixed an issue that prevented PS5 controllers from connecting to a remote desktop without additional configuration.

Previous release information:

21.07.3

  • Fixed an issue where PCoIP Agent may not recognize some resolutions in client EDID.

21.07.2

  • There are no changes in this release. This release was issued to maintain version parity with other PCoIP agents.

21.07.1

  • Fixed an issue that caused display dongles to stop PCoIP connections.

21.07.0

 

  • Installation issue on non-English Windows OS is fixed
  • Playstation 4 Dual Shock Controller can be connected to a remote desktop

 

Details and issues

21.07.3

End of Availability
This release is no longer supported.

Release 21.07.3 of the Graphics Agent for Windows is a maintenance release which replaces and deprecates 21.07.2.

It includes the following:

  • Fixed an issue where PCoIP Agent may not recognize some resolutions in client EDID.

Previous release information:

Release 21.07.2 of the Graphics Agent for Windows is a maintenance release which replaces and deprecates 21.07.1. There are no changes in this release. This release was issued to maintain version parity with other PCoIP agents.

Details and issues

21.07.2

End of Availability
This release is no longer supported.

Release 21.07.2 of the Graphics Agent for Windows is a maintenance release which replaces and deprecates 21.07.1. There are no changes in this release. This release was issued to maintain version parity with other PCoIP agents.

Details and issues

21.07.1

End of Availability
This release is no longer supported.

Release 21.07.1 of the Graphics Agent for Windows is a maintenance release which replaces and deprecates 21.07. There are no changes in this release. This release was issued to maintain version parity with other PCoIP agents.

Details and issues

21.07

End of Availability
This release is no longer supported.

Release 21.07 of the Graphics Agent for Windows includes:

  • USB Webcams are now supported in PCoIP sessions when connected to the Graphics Agent for Windows. Webcams can be used with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and other conferencing applications running on the remote desktop.
  • Support for IPv6 addresses in direct (unbrokered) connections.
  • Bug fixes and security updates.
Details and issues

21.03.5

End of Support
This release is no longer supported.

Release 21.03.5 of the Graphics Agent for Windows is a maintenance release which replaces and deprecates 21.03.4. It includes the following:

  • Adds support for Playstation 4 Dual Shock controllers.
Details and issues

21.03.4

End of Availability
This release is no longer supported.

Release 21.03.4 of the Graphics Agent for Windows is a maintenance release which replaces and deprecates 21.03.3. It includes the following:

  • Fixes an issue that could prevent installation on non-English Windows systems.
Details and issues

21.03.3

End of Availability
This release is no longer supported.

Release 21.03.3 of the Graphics Agent for Windows is a maintenance release which replaces and deprecates 21.03.2. It includes the following:

  • Fixes an issue that prevented earlier releases from installing correctly. Note that the new 21.03.3 release may fail to install the first time the installer runs; if this occurs, re-run the installer.
Details and issues

21.03.1

End of Availability
This release is no longer supported.

Release 21.03.1 of the Graphics Agent for Windows is a maintenance release which replaces and deprecates 21.03. It includes the following:

  • Bug fixes and security updates.
Details and issues

21.03

End of Availability
This release is no longer supported.

Release 21.03 of the Graphics Agent for Windows includes:

  • Security updates and bug fixes.
Details and issues

21.01.6

End of Support
This release is no longer supported.

Release 21.01.6 of the Graphics Agent for Windows is a maintenance release which replaces and deprecates 21.01.5. It includes the following:

  • Fixes an issue that prevented earlier releases from installing correctly. Note that the new 21.01.6 release may fail to install the first time the installer runs; if this occurs, re-run the installer.
Details and issues

21.01.5

End of Availability
This release is no longer supported.

Release 21.01.5 of the Graphics Agent for Windows is a maintenance release which replaces and deprecates 21.01.4. It includes the following:

  • Bug fixes and security updates.
Details and issues

21.01.4

End of Availability
This release is no longer supported.

Release 21.01.4 of the Graphics Agent for Windows is a maintenance release which replaces and deprecates 21.01.3. It includes the following:

  • Fixes an issue where long connection times could prevent a successful PCoIP connection.
Details and issues

21.01.3

End of Availability
This release is no longer supported.

Release 21.01.3 is a maintenance release that replaces and deprecates release 21.01.2. It includes the following:

  • Fixes an issue with a failure to initiate GPU capture on Graphics Agent for Windows
  • Fixes an issue with persistent on screen artifacts
Details and issues

21.01.1

End of Availability
This release is no longer supported.

Release 21.01.1 is a maintenance release that replaces and deprecates release 21.01.0. It includes the following:

Details and issues

21.01

End of Availability
This release is no longer supported.

Release 21.01 of the Graphics Agent for Windows includes:

  • PCoIP Ultra Auto-offload switching is now more stable. Applications that occasionally failed to switch out of h.264 now now behave correctly.

  • The PCoIP Ultra Auto Offload MPPS setting has been introduced, which allows tuning of the transition between CPU Offload and GPU Offload. This setting defaults to 10 MPPS, which minimizes the frequency of codec switching for partial screen updates.

  • Security updates and bug fixes.

Details and issues

20.10.7

End of Support
This release is no longer supported.

Release 20.10.7 of the Graphics Agent for Windows is a maintenance release which replaces and deprecates 20.10.6. It includes the following:

  • Fixes an issue that prevented earlier releases from installing correctly. Note that the new 20.10.7 release may fail to install the first time the installer runs; if this occurs, re-run the installer.
Details and issues

20.10.3

End of Availability
This release is no longer supported.

Release 20.10.3 is a maintenance release that replaces and deprecates release 20.10.2.  It includes the following:

  • OpenSSL 1.1.1.i update
Details and issues

20.10.2

End of Availability
This release is no longer supported.

Release 20.10.2 of the Graphics Agent for Windows is a maintenance release that replaces and deprecates version 20.10.1.

This release includes:

  • Fixes an issue that prevented licenses from working properly with Google Cloud Platform.

Details and issues

20.10.1

End of Availability
This release is no longer supported.

Release 20.10.1 of the Graphics Agent for Windows is a security release that replaces and deprecates version 20.10.0.

This release includes:

  • Fixes an issue which caused overloaded systems to occasionally display old frames. This issue only affects the Graphics Agent for Windows when using GPU hardware offload.
Details and issues

20.10

End of Support
This release is no longer supported.

Release 20.10 of the Graphics Agent for Windows includes:

  • PCoIP Ultra configuration is now managed by a single setting which manages the use of PCoIP Ultra. Please configure this new setting if you wish to use PCoIP Ultra with Graphics Agent for Windows version 20.10 or newer.

  • PCoIP Ultra configuration now provides a new offload mode: Auto Offload. When this mode is used, PCoIP Ultra will use CPU Offload by default but will dynamically switch to GPU offload during periods of high display activity. Auto offload provides improved frame rates and bandwidth optimization.

  • Security updates

Details and issues

20.07

End of Support
This release is no longer supported.

Release 20.07 of the Graphics Agent for Windows includes the following enhancements:

  • The PCoIP arbiter service has been removed.

  • Xbox One controllers can now be used when attached to PCoIP Zero Clients. This feature is not currently supported with PCoIP Software Clients.

    Supported Xbox One controllers are:

    • Xbox One 2015
    • Xbox One
    • Xbox One S
    • Xbox One Bt
    • Xbox One Elite

  • The Graphics Agent for Windows will no longer install on Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008R2.

  • Bug fixes and security updates.

Details and issues

20.04.1

End of Support
This release is no longer supported.

Release 20.04.1 of the Graphics Agent for Windows is a security release that replaces and deprecates version 20.04.0.

This release contains:

  • Security fixes
Details and issues

20.04

End of Availability
This release is no longer supported.

Release 20.04.0 of the Graphics Agent for Windows includes the following enhancements:

  • Security updates

  • PCoIP Ultra performance improvements

  • PCoIP Ultra GPU optimization: added support for hardware encoding and decoding

Details and issues

20.01

End of Support
This release is no longer supported.

Release 20.01.0 of the Graphics Agent for Windows includes the following enhancements:

  • PCoIP Ultra performance has been improved.

  • PCoIP Ultra with GPU optimization (NVENC) improvements:

    • Improved overall bandwidth usage

    • Bandwidth usage now adapts automatically based on network conditions

    • PCoIP Ultra now respects PCoIP image quality settings

  • Adds support for Windows 10 (1909).

  • Adds support for Windows Server 2019 (single user only).

  • Introduces support for AMD GPUs on Azure NVv4 instances

Details and issues

2.15.0

End of Support
This release is no longer supported.

Release 2.15.0 of the PCoIP Graphics Agent for Windows includes the following new features:

  • The configuration setting to enable pcoip statistics logging is now documented. 
  • Processing updated network proxy configurations no longer requires an agent restart.
  • pcoip-validate-license now reports proxy settings used for license validation (if set).
  • The PCoIP Graphics Agent for Windows now supports multiple NICs. A specific interface for PCoIP traffic can be selected via configuration if required; otherwise, the agent will automatically select an interface. No configuration is required for automatic interface selection.
  • Local license server users can now use their own certificates to allow https communication between the license server and the PCoIP Graphics Agent for Windows.
Details and issues

2.14.0

End of Support
This release is no longer supported.

Release 2.14.0 of the PCoIP Graphics Agent for Windows includes the following new features:

  • Improved framerates for low bandwidth video playback
  • additional imaging controls for choosing between high framerate and high quality in bandwidth contrained environments
  • ability to enable or disable the synchronization of timezone from the client
  • introduce support for Bloomberg STB100 and FRE100 keyboards when used with PCoIP Zero clients
  • improved diagnostics for when sessions can't be started
Details and issues

2.13.0

End of Support
This release is no longer supported.

Release 2.13 of the PCoIP Graphics Agent for Windows includes the following new features:

  • Support for Google Cloud Platform instances with NVIDIA P4 or P100 GPUs
  • Display resolution fixes that help address issues with some bare metal windows machines using NVidia Grid drivers. 
  • Fixes when used in combination with Microsoft Surface Pro clients.
  • Removed support for node locked licensing and License Server 1.x licenses. If you use these types of licenses, contact sales before you upgrade to 2.13 for help converting them to cloud licensing or License Server 2.x licenses.
  • This release removes support for License Server 1.x and node locked licenses.  To use this version please contact Teradici to transition to License Server 2.x or use Cloud Licensing.
  • New pcoip-list-licenses that allows users to query all license entitlements on the license server.
  • Improved Flexera based error logging for troubleshooting.
Details and issues

19.11.2

End of Support
This release is no longer supported.

Release 19.11.2 of the Graphics Agent for Windows replaces and deprecates release 19.11.0. It includes the following enhancements:

  • Security fixes

It also includes the following changes from 19.11.0:

PCoIP Ultra Updates

  • PCoIP Ultra with GPU acceleration enabled shows improved performance on lossy networks.

  • PCoIP Ultra with GPU acceleration enabled now supports 4:2:0 chroma subsampling color mode, decreasing bandwidth consumption.

  • PCoIP Ultra with GPU acceleration enabled can now be used from PCoIP Software Clients for macOS (version 19.11).

  • PCoIP Ultra with CPU acceleration enabled shows increased video playback quality.

Other Improvements

  • Added support for AWS EC2 G4 instances. G4 instances must have NVIDIA GRID Quadro Virtual Data Center Workstation licenses.

  • You can now disable the locally-rendered cursor. This prevents double cursors in applications that render their own cursor.

  • Added support for local termination of additional Wacom tablets:

    • Wacom Cintiq 22HD
    • Wacom Cintiq 22HDT
    • Wacom Cintiq 24 Pro P
    • Wacom Cintiq 24 Pro PT

    Local termination with these tablets also requires PCoIP Tera2 Zero Client Firmware 6.5.0 or higher.

  • This release removes support for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008R2.

  • Bug fixes and security enhancements.

Details and issues

19.11

End of Availability
This release is no longer supported.

Release 19.11.0 of the Graphics Agent for Windows includes the following enhancements:

PCoIP Ultra Updates

  • PCoIP Ultra with GPU acceleration enabled shows improved performance on lossy networks.

  • PCoIP Ultra with GPU acceleration enabled now supports 4:2:0 chroma subsampling color mode, decreasing bandwidth consumption.

  • PCoIP Ultra with GPU acceleration enabled can now be used from PCoIP Software Clients for macOS (version 19.11).

  • PCoIP Ultra with CPU acceleration enabled shows increased video playback quality.

Other Improvements

  • Added support for AWS EC2 G4 instances. G4 instances must have NVIDIA GRID Quadro Virtual Data Center Workstation licenses.

  • You can now disable the locally-rendered cursor. This prevents double cursors in applications that render their own cursor.

  • Added support for local termination of additional Wacom tablets:

    • Wacom Cintiq 22HD
    • Wacom Cintiq 22HDT
    • Wacom Cintiq 24 Pro P
    • Wacom Cintiq 24 Pro PT

    Local termination with these tablets also requires PCoIP Tera2 Zero Client Firmware 6.5.0 or higher.

  • This release removes support for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008R2.

  • Bug fixes and security enhancements.

Details and issues

19.08.1

End of Support
This release is no longer supported.

Release 19.08 of the Graphics Agent for Windows includes the following enhancements:

  • Improved support for PCoIP Ultra, our latest PCoIP protocol enhancements. This is an evolving feature that will continually improve.
  • PCoIP Ultra on the Graphics Agent for Windows now supports offloading PCoIP encoding to a GPU, allowing the highest possible CPU efficiency, and introduces support for H.264 encoding.
  • admx and adml files are now installed automatically. Manual installation is only required for domain controller configuration.
  • Bug fixes and security enhancements.
Details and issues

19.05

End of Support
This release is no longer supported.

Release 19.05 of the Graphics Agent for Windows includes the following enhancements:

  • Support for PCoIP Ultra, our latest PCoIP protocol enhancements. This is an evolving feature that will continually improve with each release.

  • Clients connecting directly to the PCoIP agent, without using a connection broker, can now be shown a disclaimer message prior to authenticating. The disclaimer must be accepted in order to connect. To use this feature, enable the Windows GPO Enable Disclaimer Authentication.

  • The PCoIP agent software is now a 64-bit application, and is installed into C:\Program Files\Teradici\PCoIP Agent.

  • Added support for QEMU/KVM hypervisor.

Details and issues