====== Replace Desktop ======

http://blog.parallels.com/2014/07/22/windows-desktop-replacement/

http://blog.parallels.com/2014/07/23/configuring-local-applications-using-2x-rdp-client-desktop-replacement/

http://www.2x.com/support/ras-documentation/manual/managing-windows-devices/

Controlled from the 2X Remote Application Server Console on the 2X RAS server this will force the Windows PC from XP to Windows 8 to boot up and use only the 2X Client.  This can extend the life of older Windows PCs.

:!: Make note of the "Admin Mode Password" in RAS console when activating this feature.  You can expose the password in the RAS Console by right clicking the managed device -> Properties -OS Settings -> Show Password.

  - Install 2X Client on the PC
  - Login to RAS on PC  
  - On RAS Console -> Client Manager -> right click PC -> Manage
  - On PC log out then back in
  - Right click PC in RAS Console -> Client Manager -> Properties -> OS Settings -> Un-tick Use Group Policy -> Tick Replace Desktop 
  - Change or make note of Admin Mode Password
  - Click OK -> Apply
  - PC will force reboot in 60 seconds

:!: The PC will boot up in this limited mode even if 2X RAS is not available.  To go back to standard boot up reverse process in RAS Cosole.

===== Activate Admin Mode to expose local apps on PC =====

  - Right click 2X Icon in System Tray
  - Select Switch to Admin mode
  - Use password set in RAS Console
  - In 2X RDP client click File -> Add new application
  - Name with Alias -> browse to executable -> input command arguments if any -> OK
  - The application will show in 2X Client window with other apps
  - To go back to user mode right click Icon and select Switch to User Mode