Horizon Agent Unreachable Issue – Root Cause and Firewall Fix (VMware Horizon Troubleshooting Guide)
Meta Description: Learn how to resolve the “Agent Unreachable” status in Horizon View Console. Discover how a Windows Firewall setting can block Horizon Agent communication and how to fix it properly. Keywords: Horizon Agent Unreachable, Horizon View Console troubleshooting, VMware Horizon Agent unreachable fix, Windows Firewall blocking Horizon Agent, VDI agent unreachable issue, Horizon Agent firewall configuration Introduction If you operate a VDI environment using Horizon View Console, you may occasionally encounter virtual machines displaying an “Agent Unreachable” status. In most cases, rebooting the VM resolves the issue. However, there are scenarios where the problem persists—even after restarting or reinstalling the Horizon Agent. This article explains a specific but critical root cause that is often overlooked: a Windows Firewall configuration setting that blocks incoming connections. Understanding the “Agent Unreachable” Status When Horizon View Console sho...