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: Desktop Lock tried to launch before the network stack or Citrix services were fully ready. When it breaks, users stare at a black screen
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It’s a deceptively simple utility. When installed on a Windows device (physical or VDI), it replaces the standard Windows Explorer shell with a full-screen Citrix Workspace app session. The user logs in and is dropped directly into their virtual desktop. When they log off, they see the Citrix login screen again—not the underlying OS.