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[Deprecated] VMware Horizon Client for Windows
DEPRECATED: VMware Horizon Client has been rebranded to Omnissa Horizon Client. This package now installs omnissa-horizon-client instead.
Version 8.13.1.20260121 · by Omnissa
Official site: omnissa.com
About [Deprecated] VMware Horizon Client for Windows
## DEPRECATED
VMware Horizon Client has been deprecated and rebranded to **Omnissa Horizon Client**.
In 2024, Broadcom sold VMware's End-User Computing (EUC) division to KKR, which rebranded it as Omnissa. The Horizon Client is now developed and distributed by Omnissa.
### What happens when you install this package?
This deprecated package will automatically install the replacement package **[omnissa-horizon-client](https://community.chocolatey.org/packages/omnissa-horizon-client)** as a dependency.
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### Migration
To migrate manually:
```powershell
choco uninstall vmware-horizon-client
choco install omnissa-horizon-client
```
Or simply update, and the dependency will handle the transition:
```powershell
choco upgrade vmware-horizon-client
```.
How to install [Deprecated] VMware Horizon Client for Windows
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install deprecated-vmware-horizon-client-for-windows
- Open [Deprecated] VMware Horizon Client for Windows once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is [Deprecated] VMware Horizon Client for Windows free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to omnissa.com, the developer's official site, where [Deprecated] VMware Horizon Client for Windows is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of [Deprecated] VMware Horizon Client for Windows?
The version listed here is 8.13.1.20260121, published /Date(1769. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install [Deprecated] VMware Horizon Client for Windows from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install deprecated-vmware-horizon-client-for-windows. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is [Deprecated] VMware Horizon Client for Windows safe?
[Deprecated] VMware Horizon Client for Windows downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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