FIX: Citrix Receiver fatal error on Windows 10

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Updated: Jan 5, 2021

Posted: Jul 21, 2019

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A number of users have reported encountering the following error message on Windows 10: A fatal error occurred. Would you like to restart Citrix Receiver?

The reasons for this issue are varied, but the most common reasons are either faulty receiver settings inside the user’s profile or .NET requirements not being met. The latter option also makes the self-service window crash and show this error message.

In this article, we will explore some of the best troubleshooting methods to try and solve this issue.

What can I do if a fatal Citrix Receiver error occurs?

1. Download and install .NET Framework .NET 3.5 Service Pack 1

1. Type Turn Windows features on and off  in your home screen search bar.
2. Select the first option from the top.
3. Inside the Windows Features window, deselect the box next to .NET Framework 4.8 Advanced Services.
4. Wait for the process to complete then click Close.
5. Download the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1.
6. After the download is finished, run the installer and select Install this feature.
7. When the process is completed, click Close.
8. Reopen Turn Windows features on and off and select the first option from the top.
9. Inside the Windows Features window, check the box next to .NET Framework 4.8 Advanced Services.
10. Wait for the process to complete, then click Close.

Here’s everything you need to know about downloading .NET Framework easily!

2. Install .NET 2.0 Service Pack 1

1. Go to the Microsoft source to download .NET Framework 2.0.
2. Install the software to your PC by following the on-screen instructions.
3. Restart your PC, and then follow the next method.

3. Get Visual C++ 2008 Service Pack 1 Redistributable

1. Go to the official Microsoft source for Visual C++ to download the package.
2. Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Restart your PC, and follow the next step.

4. Install the Citrix offline plugin and Receiver for Windows 4.12

Citrix offline plugin:

1. Download the software.
2. Run and install on your PC.

 Receiver for Windows 4.12:

1. Visit the official page and save the installation file on your PC.
2. Right-click on it and select Run as administrator.
3. Follow the on-screen instruction to finish installing.

Hopefully, using one of these solutions will eliminate the error message. In case you’ve used another method, feel free to use the comment section below and share it with us.