Monthly Archives: July 2010

App-V FAQ: How do I create a silent installation for the App-V Client?

TechNet has the documentation you need for creating a silent or unattended installation of the App-V client for deployment to existing workstations or during your base image build. Before embarking on customising the install, I usually recommend first understanding how … Continue reading

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App-V FAQ: What are the dependencies of the App-V Client?

The current versions of App-V have similar dependencies; however there are some differences with the newer 4.6 client. Of course the main dependency of the App-V Client is Windows itself. App-V 4.5 The App-V 4.5 client supports the following 32-bit … Continue reading

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App-V FAQ: Does App-V allow me to run applications on Linux or Mac OS X?

No, just like App-V does not allow you to run 16-bit applications on 64-bit Windows, it also does not provide you with the means to run Windows applications on non-Windows operating systems such as Linux or Mac OS X. There … Continue reading

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Display corruption with Mobile Intel GM45 Chipset

I have a Dell Latitude XT2, which includes the Mobile Intel GM45 Chipset (and the Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD). On occasion I’ve experienced display corruptions issues that  working with the laptop somewhat difficult. Here’s an example with Calculator, … Continue reading

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App-V FAQ: Can App-V be used to run 16-bit applications on Windows x64?

No, App-V is not a compatibility solution. App-V does not provide any additional layers that applications can use when executing on different versions of Windows. Although 16-bit applications can be deployed on 32-bit Windows via App-V, it cannot be used to run … Continue reading

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