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Turbo Client

The Turbo Client is the core component for managing and running virtualized applications. It provides comprehensive control over application virtualization, deployment, and management through both a command-line interface and graphical tools.

What you'll learn

  • Client installation and configuration
  • Virtual application management
  • Runtime configuration and troubleshooting
  • Command-line interface and scripting

Core Features

Application Management

  • Local image cache management
  • Virtual application sandboxes
  • Desktop integration and shortcuts
  • Workspace subscriptions
  • Application streaming

Virtual Environment

  • Isolated application environments
  • Configurable sandboxing
  • Network and file system isolation
  • Resource monitoring and logging

Integration Capabilities

  • Command-line interface (CLI)
  • Desktop integration
  • Enterprise deployment options

Installation

System Requirements

  • Windows 7 SP1 or later
  • 2GB RAM (4GB recommended)
  • 1GB free disk space (additional space required for applications)

Basic Installation

  1. Download Turbo for Windows
  2. Run the installer
  3. For Turbo Server users, configure your domain:
    bash
    turbo config --domain={your domain}
    turbo login

Installation Options

The installer (Turbo-plugin.exe) supports several command-line flags:

FlagDescription
--silentInstall without UI popups
--all-usersInstall for all users on the machine
--app-serverConfigure for application server use
--hide-guiDisable Desktop Preferences shortcut
--no-auto-startDisable auto-start on logon
--no-auto-updateDisable automatic updates
--no-shell-extDisable Turbo Launcher visibility
--offlineForce offline mode
--shutdown-periodSet idle shutdown time

Installation Locations

  • All users installation:
    • x86: C:\Program Files\Turbo
    • x64: C:\Program Files (x86)\Turbo
  • Single user installation:
    • C:\Users\<profile>\AppData\Local\Turbo

Enterprise Deployment

For managed environments:

bash
# Silent install for all users with domain configuration
Turbo-Plugin.exe --all-users --silent --domain=https://my.turboserver/ --add-trusted-source=https://my.turboserver/

# MSI deployment
msiexec /i Turbo-Plugin.msi cmdline="--domain=https://my.turboserver/ --add-trusted-source=https://my.turboserver/" /qn

Configuration

Proxy Settings

The client uses system proxy settings by default. To configure:

  1. Open Windows Control Panel
  2. Select Internet Options
  3. Go to Connections > LAN Settings
  4. Enter proxy configuration

Uninstallation

Using Control Panel

Uninstall through Windows "Uninstall or change a program" screen.

Using Command Line

For single user:

batch
"%LOCALAPPDATA%\Turbo\[client-version]\TurboSandbox.exe" /uninstall /silent

For all users (requires elevation):

batch
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Turbo\[client-version]\TurboSandbox.exe" /uninstall /silent

Uninstall flags:

FlagDescription
/uninstallUninstall the client
/silentPerform silent uninstall
/delete-user-dataRemove user container data
/uninstall-launcherRemove only TurboLauncher
/uninstall-redirectorRemove only TurboRedirector

Exit codes:

CodeDescription
0Success
1Unknown Error
2Elevation Error
3Install Error
4Uninstall Error

Components

Sandbox Manager

The Sandbox Manager is a core background service that provides:

  • Automatic subscription management and updates
  • Client auto-updates (single user mode)
  • Secure sandbox management
  • TDrive mount management
  • Background garbage collection

Command Line Interface

The Command Line Interface provides comprehensive control over:

  • Virtual application management
  • Application execution
  • Network configuration
  • Workspace management

Runtime Environment

The Turbo VM provides:

  • Virtual machine configuration
  • Runtime settings
  • Troubleshooting tools
  • Compatibility options

TurboScript

TurboScript enables automated configuration:

  • Application layering
  • Environment settings
  • Network routing
  • File system operations