PROBLEM

ArcMap runs very slow on client machines accessing ArcGIS by way of Citrix 4.5 ICA connection

Last Published: October 1, 2025

Description

When opening a map document or performing selection tasks in ArcMap that are accessed by way of a Citrix 4.5 ICA connection, there is a noticeable performance slowdown with ArcGIS Desktop products.

Cause

The Citrix 4.5 Hotfix Rollup Pack 6 re-introduced a previously resolved performance fix.

Solution or Workaround



Affected Citrix 4.5 and XenApp 5.0 environments should include one of the appropriate hotfixes:

Citrix Windows 2003 32-bit PS 4.5 Hotfix

Citrix Windows 2003 64-bit PS 4.5 Hotfix

Article ID: 000010040

Software:
  • ArcMap

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