Hi all, We're building a new Server 2012 / XenDesktop 7 App Edition server farm with external access via NetScaler VPX. (We’re sticking with hosted desktops as we’re using non-windows thin clients so the VDA license cost would be prohibitive.) We've decided to go down the route of Citrix Profile Management with Group Policy Preferences, and a locked down redirected desktop (shortcuts managed using access based enumeration). It's going fairly well so far but we're being hit by a few issues... 1. Horrible Windows 8 / Server 2012 tiles. We’ve found the tiles replicate the desktop icons after the third logon, but can't find a reason for this or a way to program them. Has anyone managed to do this? I think we'll most likely wait for 2012 R2 to get the "start button" and enable "go to desktop instead of start when I log in". 2. Product Activation. We’re using MAK codes and when we image servers using Citrix Studio we have to manually activate Windows and Office. Is there a way to hard code the MAK codes for activation, or do we need a KMS server? 3. Receiver 4 for windows is refusing to work with our NetScaler. (The apple mac client works fine, as does receiver 3). Essentially, we enter our FQDN and log on, but a dialogue pops up with “Select an account to continue” with the only option being “Close”. This post<http://forums.citrix.com/thread.jspa?threadID=333352> explains the issue we have in a bit more detail and this screenshot<http://forums.citrix.com/servlet/JiveServlet/download/1625-333352-1750593-46277/CitrixReceiverError.JPG> matches the issue. Has anyone managed to resolve this? We have external DNS set and have installed a wildcard certificate on the NetScaler. 4. Very slow logon times. We’re seeing logon times of > 50 seconds. When we look at the logon performance charts in Director, “Interactive Session” is generally around 30 seconds alone. We want to streamline this, so any tips on the best place to start? I have a feeling the CPM may be doing something here. BM Polyco Ltd Disclaimer This e-mail and the information it contains are confidential. If you have received this message in error please notify us immediately. You should not use or copy it for any purpose nor disclose its contents to any other party. The contents of this communication are advisory and are not binding on the Company unless supported by authorised documentation. This e-mail has been scanned for content by Websense Hosted Email Security<http://www.websense.com>