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How To

Summary

How to associate the .ica file type to open with a program Citrix Connection Manager.

Objective

• Internet Explorer: Opens a window titled 'View Downloads - Internet Explorer' that includes the message 'Verify and track your downloads'. Then the launch.ica file will download every time you click the open button, but the window stays open and the program does not start.
• Adobe Reader: Opens Adobe Reader and gives an error that the file was corrupted.
• Chrome: It opens up a new tab with the text of the ica file.
• Firefox: It opens up approximately a dozen tabs

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Windows 7

1. Click on the Windows Start button to open the Start menu
2. On the right side of the menu, click Default Programs
3. Click the second option, 'Associate a file type or protocol with a program'
4. Scroll down and locate the .ica file extension in the left column.
5. Double click on the line for the .ica extension.
6. In the new window, click Browse.
7. Look for a Citrix folder in the list of folders. If you do not see it, click on your C drive on the left side, and then open Program Files (x86).
8. Open Citrix > ICA Client.
9. Double-click on the WFCRun32 application (be careful not to select the Wfica32 application).
10. Click OK to confirm the association with the Citrix Connection Manager.
11. Click Close to close the Default Programs window and then close the Control Panel window.

Windows 8.1 and Windows 10

1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left corner of the screen and select Control Panel
2. Click Default Programs. If you do not see it, use the search box in the upper-right corner of the window to search for Default Programs.
3. Click Associate a file type or protocol with a program
   • NOTE: Some users may not be able to access the Associate a file type or protocol with a program menu. If this occurs, users will need to use the alternate Windows 10 procedure below.
4. In the window that opens, scroll down and locate the .ica file extension in the left-hand column.
5. Double click on the line for the .ica extension.
6. In the new window that opens, click 'More apps'
   • If this option is not available and only directs you to the App Store, go back into the browser being used (such as Chrome) to press CTRL + J to open the Downloads for the browser. If More apps is available (not from the Microsoft app store), continue to Step 7.
   • Under the Launch.ica file last downloaded, click Show in Folder
   • When the folder opens, right-click on the Launch.ica file. Select Open with...
   • Continue with Step 7 below to select Look for another app on this PC
7. Scroll to the bottom of the list and select 'Look for another app on this PC'
8. Look for a Citrix folder in the list of folders. If you do not see it, click on your C drive on the left side and then open the Program Files (x86) folder.
9. Open the Citrix folder, and then open the ICA Client folder
10. Double-click on the WFCRun32 application (be careful not to select the Wfica32 application)
11. Click OK to confirm the association with the Citrix Connection Manager
12. Click Close to close the Default Programs window and then close the Control Panel window.

1. Navigate to your Downloads folder
2. Locate a Launch.ica file and right-click it
3. Select Open with...
4. Click More apps
5. Scroll to the bottom of the list and select 'Look for another app on this PC'
6. Look for a Citrix folder in the list of folders. If you do not see it, click on your C drive on the left side and then open the Program Files (x86) folder.
7. Open the Citrix folder, and then open the ICA Client folder
8. Double-click on the WFCRun32 application (be careful not to select the Wfica32 application)
9. Click OK to confirm the association with the Citrix Connection Manager
10. Click Close to close the Default Programs window and then close the Control Panel window.

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Document Information

Modified date:
01 October 2019

Citrix Apps

Did you know that you could access your engineering applications such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MS Office, and others from any secure Internet connection? If you have never logged into EIC APPS,you will need to install the appropriate client to access your data from the FIU network.

Click here for INSTRUCTIONS

How to login to Citrix Apps

You must login to Citrix using your Novell username and password. If you are unable to login, go to the following link to change your Novell password: https://eic.fiu.edu/change-network-password/. There are two ways to utilize the EIC Apps remotely: you can download the Citrix client or log on through the web-based client. It is strongly recommended that you utilize the Citrix client, as not all EIC Apps work on the Web Interface.

USER NOTE: If the application asks you how many cores you would like to select, please do not choose more than two cores, as it will prevent it from running.

1. Go to http://eicapps.eng.fiu.edu
2. Login with your novell username and password.
3. In the domain type: EICAD
4. You can use all the applications that are available for you.
   **** If your password does not work with the Citrix client, you must change the password when you login to a computer that has the Novell client or use this website to change your password: https://eic.fiu.edu/change-network-password/

1. Not able to login to EICApps. “Your credentials are invalid. Try again or contact your system administrator. “

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Please change your Novell password and try again. Click here to change/reset your password.
Once you have changed your password, make sure to clear your cache on your browser. To learn how, click here for instructions.

2. What type of operating system is supported?

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Citrix is an independent platform and isn’t dependent on a specific operating system.

3. Can I use an iPad?

Yes. Download the Citrix receiver app to use an iPad. Please follow instructions from above to download and setup Citrix App.

4. Where do I save my work?

The fastest method is to save your work on the H: Drive. You may also save on the available local drives.

5. Why is there a delay or why are the applications running slowly?

The delay and speed you may be experiencing is dependent on the speed of your internet connection.

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6. What happens if I lose internet connection?

Login to EIC Apps and click on “reconnect online sessions”

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7. Where can I get help?

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If you are having trouble, please contact EIC Tech Shop or call (305)-348-3034.
You can also submit a support ticket through the EIC Help Desk here.