Thin or Thick Client

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do I know if I am using a Thin Client PC or not?

  • When you click on the Start button, does it say ‘Windows2000 Terminal’ up the left side of the Menu? (as below). If it does, you are logged in to a Thin Client PC.

  • The Start Menu of a Thick client PC is as below: (it says ‘Windows XP Professional’ on the left hand side)

  • The logon dialogue boxes for thin and thick client PCs are as below:-

Thick client sign-in box

Thin client sign-in box