Parallels Client for Windows Theme Settings

Panes under the Windows client heading allow you to configure Theme settings for Parallels Client for Windows. By configuring a Windows client Theme, you can make the client appear to end users as your organization requires.

Branding

On the Branding pane, specify the following:

• Company name: Used to create the Start menu hierarchy: Start \ Company Name \ App Name.
• Application name: Displayed in the app caption and the Start menu entry name.
• Connection banner: Displayed when a connection is being established.
• Application icon: The application icon used for the Start menu and by the main app window.

Messages

To override the default post-logon message, select the Override post-logon message option and enter a message.

Custom Menu

The Custom Menu pane allows you add a menu item to the Help menu in white-labeled Parallels Client for Windows. For example, if you enter "&Notepad" in the Menu item field and "notepad.exe" in the Command field, a new menu item will appear under the Help menu in every white-labeled Parallels Client for Windows connecting to this Farm. The item will be named Notepad (with the "N" being the shortcut) and it will open the Notepad.exe application when clicked. The Command field can contain an executable name, a URL, or any other command that can be properly executed on a Windows machine. For instance, you can add a menu item specifying a URL of your Helpdesk solution, so your users can easily reach it when needed.

After defining a Windows client Theme, you can also create a client package for mass distribution. For more information, see Create Branded Windows Client for Mass Distribution.