KB: Download Pick: CTX111344 Citrix License path utility

Citrix has released a new utility to help LMpath locate your license file properly.
See:
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX111344

Citrix License Path Utility

Direct dowload at: http://support.citrix.com/servlet/KbServlet/download/15613-102-17888/CtxLicPath.zip

Description

CtxLicPath is a graphical user interface (GUI) utility that checks the Citrix license file path on Citrix license servers.

Background

When attempting to run lmstat.exe to obtain current license usage from a Citrix license server, you may receive the following error message:

"Error getting status: Cannot find license file (-1,359:2 "No such file or directory")"

CtxLicPath can be used to resolve this problem by configuring a valid license file path for lmstat.exe to read.

Note: Lmpath.exe can also be used to correct this problem; it is a command line utility.

How to use CtxLicPath

1. Launch the CtxLicPath utility (ctxlicpath.exe).

2. It displays the current license file path under the Current License File Path section.

This is the path lmstat.exe will try to use.

3. If this path is invalid for whatever reason, click the Browse Path button to browse for the proper directory that contains the Citrix license files.

-Or-

Copy and paste a valid path into the New Path field.

4. Once the proper path is selected, click the Apply button to apply the new path.

5. If you manually edited the registry to use a new path, click the Refresh button to reflect the updated path.

Note: Editing the registry manually is not necessary, as this utility configures the path for you.

Disclaimer

This software application is provided to you "as is" with no representations, warranties or conditions of any kind. You may use and distribute it at your own risk. CITRIX DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, WRITTEN, ORAL OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, you acknowledge and agree that (a) the software application may exhibit errors, design flaws or other problems, possibly resulting in loss of data or damage to property; (b) it may not be possible to make the software application fully functional; and (c) Citrix may, without notice or liability to you, cease to make available the current version and/or any future versions of the software application. In no event should the code be used to support of ultra-hazardous activities, including but not limited to life support or blasting activities. NEITHER CITRIX NOR ITS AFFILIATES OR AGENTS WILL BE LIABLE, UNDER BREACH OF CONTRACT OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY, FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER ARISING FROM USE OF THE SOFTWARE APPLICATION, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. You agree to indemnify and defend Citrix against any and all claims arising from your use, modification or distribution of the code.

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Download Pick: TSbackdrop

Our friends at CTRL-ALT-Del have a new utility called TSBackdrop that lets you display session information in a bitmap on the users desktop.
TSBackdrop is a command-line tool to automatically display relevant information about a Terminal Server or Citrix Session on the user's desktop background. Items such as the Client Computer Name, Client IP address, Username and the Server which the Client is logged on to, are all displayed in a neat little bitmap that is positioned in the middle of the user's desktop. This is particularly useful for helpdesk calls where the user can quickly provide the details of their session to the helpdesk operator.

Check it out along with their other utilities at:
http://www.ctrl-alt-del.com.au/CAD_TSUtils.htm

Direct download link is:
http://www.ctrl-alt-del.com.au/files/TSBackdrop.zip

Here is the readme file:

TSBackdrop is a command-line tool to automatically display relevant information about a Terminal Server or Citrix Session on the  user's desktop background. Items such as the Client Computer Name, Client IP address, Username and the Server which the Client is logged on to, are all displayed in a neat little bitmap that is positioned in the middle of the user's desktop. This is particularly useful for helpdesk calls where the user can quickly provide the details of their session to the helpdesk operator.  When placed in the Startup folder of a user's profile, or in a logon script specifically for Terminal Server or Citrix sessions, TSBackdrop simply writes a new desktop bitmap (TSBKDRP.BMP which is around 75 kb  in size) to the user's 'My Documents' or 'Personal Folder' and then sets it as the default wallpaper for that session. Each time the user logs on to a Terminal Server or Citrix Session, the information on the bitmap will be updated. The bitmap is purposely small is size to reduce impact on session screen refresh.  This utility is FREEWARE and was written by Warren Simondson of Ctrl-Alt-Del IT Consultancy, Australia. www.ctrl-alt-del.com.au  Thankyou to the WINDOWS SDK available from http://msdn.microsoft.com/downloads  Usage: TSBackdrop [/?]    /?                  -  This help information.  TSBackdrop will function on all versions of Terminal Server and Citrix platforms. It will not function on non-Terminal Server Operating Systems.  Please note: Windows 2003 Terminal Server versions and above disable the desktop wallpaper in Terminal Server sessions by default. Due to this setting TSBackdrop will not function as stated. To ensure TSBackdrop will  operate in these environments, please complete the following  modifications to each Terminal Server or Citrix Server. Administrative rights are required to complete these tasks:  WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. CTRL-ALT-DEL IT CONSULTANCY cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.  Terminal Server: - Group Policy: Set the Group Policy for the Local Computer. Open Local   Group Policy on the Terminal Server and navigate to Computer   Configuration, Administrative Templates, Windows Components, Terminal   Services. Double-click the Enforce Removal of Remote Desktop Wallpaper   setting. Click Disabled, and then click OK.  - Registry: Start Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe) on the Terminal Server   and navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\   Terminal Server\WinStations\RDP-Tcp\UserOverride\Control Panel\   Desktop. Delete the entire key named 'Wallpaper'.  Citrix: (Use above settings and the following) - Registry: Start Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe) on the Terminal Server   and navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\   Terminal Server\WinStations\ICA-Tcp\UserOverride\Control Panel\   Desktop. Delete the entire key named 'Wallpaper'.  The freeware version is offered AS IS. Ctrl-Alt-Del IT Consultancy has made every effort possible to ensure that TSBackdrop is free of any bugs or errors, however in no way is TSBackdrop to be considered error or bug free. You assume all responsibility for any damages or lost data that may result from any errors or bugs in TSBackdrop.  IN NO EVENT WILL CTRL-ALT-DEL IT CONSULTANCY BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY GENERAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF  THIS PRODUCT. 

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