About Citrix Workspace app 1912 LTSR for Windows
Important:
This documentation reflects features and configurations in Citrix Workspace app 1912 LTSR for Windows. Version 1912 is the first Long Term Service Release (LTSR) of Citrix Workspace app for Windows.
The documentation for the Current Release (CR) version of Citrix Workspace app for Windows is available at Citrix Workspace app for Windows.
For more information about the lifecycles of CRs and LTSRs, see Lifecycle Milestones for Citrix Workspace app.
Cumulative Update 7 (CU7) is the most recent update to the 1912 LTSR. If you are new to the LTSR program, there is no need for you to install the 1912 LTSR initial release. Instead, we recommend that you begin right with 1912 LTSR CU7.
Downloads
Citrix Workspace app 1912 LTSR CU7 for Windows
Helpful links
- Citrix Workspace app feature matrix
- Lifecycle Milestones for Citrix Workspace app
- Additional Lifecycle Information for Citrix Receiver for Windows
Citrix product name and number changes
For information about product name and version number changes that were introduced in 2018, see New names and numbers.
Baseline components
| 1912 LTSR baseline component | Version |
|---|---|
| XenApp and XenDesktop 7.6 LTSR with or without CUs, up to and including CU8 | 7.6 |
| XenApp and XenDesktop 7.15 LTSR with or without CUs, up to and including CU5 | 7.15 |
| Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 | LTSR 1912 |
| Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 | Current Release 1912 |
| RTME | 2.9 |
Compatible components
The following components - at the versions given below - are compatible with LTSR environments. They are not eligible for the LTSR benefits (extended lifecycle and fix-only cumulative updates). Citrix might ask you to upgrade to a newer version of these components within your 1912 LTSR environments.
| Compatible components and features | Version |
|---|---|
| Citrix Endpoint Management Service | |
| Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service) | |
| Citrix Managed Desktops |
Notable exclusions
The following features, components, and platforms are not eligible for 1912 LTSR lifecycle milestones and benefits. Specifically, cumulative updates and extended lifecycle benefits are excluded. Updates to excluded features and components will be available through regular current releases.
| Excluded components and features |
|---|
| Browser Content Redirection |
| Citrix Embedded Browser |
Notes to administrators before installing Citrix Workspace app 1912 LTSR for Windows
- Citrix Workspace app 1912 LTSR for Windows requires .NET Framework Version 4.6.2 or later. If you are an administrator trying to install or update Citrix Workspace app, and the required version of the .NET Framework is not present on your system, the Citrix Workspace app installer downloads and installs it. However, we recommend that you install the required .NET Framework manually before installing or updating Citrix Workspace app.
- If you are attempting an unattended install, see Knowledge Center article CTX257546.
- To know the latest information about supported and unsupported cipher suites, see Knowledge Center article CTX250104.
Upgrade
You can upgrade to Citrix Workspace app 1912 LTSR for Windows from Version 4.9 or later. You can upgrade either using the Citrix Workspace Updates or from the Citrix Downloads page.
Deprecation
The announcements in this article are intended to give you advanced notice of platforms, Citrix products, and features that are being phased out so that you can make timely business decisions. Citrix monitors customer use and feedback to determine when they are withdrawn. Announcements can change in subsequent releases and might not include every deprecated feature or functionality.
Deprecated items are not removed immediately. Citrix continues to support them in this release but they will be removed in the future.
| Item | Deprecation announced in | Removed in | Alternative |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSI Install Support | 1912 | 1912 | Use the other supported installation methods as given in the Install and Uninstall section. |
| Flash Redirection | 1912 | 1912 | Create video content as HTML5 Video. Use HTML5 Video Redirection for managed content, and Browser Content Redirection for public web sites. |
| Support for Windows 7 | 1912 | Use the supported operating system as given in the System Requirements section. NOTE: Windows 7 is supported on Version 1912. | |
/rcu installer switch |
1909 | - | Use the newly introduced switch /forceinstall for the same functionality. |