Sorts of ICA Files

Chief ICA Description

.ICA

File Name:	.ica
Class:	Citrix Independent Computing Architecture File

Citrix ICA File is used with an application server system that connects different user devices. ICA is similar in purpose to window servers such as the X Window System. Users can open the ICA files without connecting to the remote server. They just need to install the Citrix application that can open the file.

Developer:	Citrix Systems
Kind:	Settings Files
Subkey:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ica

Software Programs That Open The Citrix Independent Computing Architecture File:

Citrix Receiver by Citrix Systems

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

Linux

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Sources of ICA Problems

Typical ICA Opening Challenges

Citrix Receiver Disappeared

When trying to open your ICA file, you get the error "Can't Open ICA File Type". Usually, this is because you do not have Citrix Receiver for %%os%% installed. Your operating system cannot associate your ICA with Citrix Receiver, so double-clicking the file won't work.

Tip: If you know of another program that can open your ICA file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Outdated Citrix Receiver

In other instances, your Citrix Independent Computing Architecture File file version may not be supported by your version of Citrix Receiver. Download the latest Citrix Receiver version from the Citrix Systems website to ensure you have the correct one installed. Your Citrix Independent Computing Architecture File file was probably created by a newer release of Citrix Receiver than what's currently installed your computer.

Tip: Investigate your ICA file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.

Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening ICA files are due to having the wrong version of Citrix Receiver installed.

Associated Difficulties Loading ICA Files

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Citrix Receiver will resolve your issue. If you're still experiencing problems opening ICA files, there could be other computer problems. Additional factors include:

• Invalid ICA file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry ICA description
• Partial installation of Citrix Receiver that did not fully complete
• File corruption affecting your ICA file
• Malware-tainted ICA file can't be opened
• Device drivers for ICA-related hardware are out-of-date
• Windows cannot load your Citrix Independent Computing Architecture File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)