Monthly Archives: August 2010

App-V FAQ: Does App-V replace Citrix XenApp or Remote Desktop Services?

“Does App-V replace Citrix XenApp?” or “Is App-V a Citrix killer?” I’m surprised that this one keeps coming up although I’ve been hearing it for years. People make assumptions about the ability to stream applications to end-points with App-V and … Continue reading

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App-V FAQ: Can I virtualise Internet Explorer with App-V?

No, unfortunately you cannot use App-V to virtualise Internet Explorer today. Other application virtualisation solutions such as VMware ThinApp, Symantec Workspace Virtualization, and InstallFree Bridge can virtualise Internet Explorer, so why can’t App-V? There’s no technical reason why App-V can’t … Continue reading

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App-V FAQ: Can I run an application on Windows 7 that was sequenced on Windows XP?

As you should hopefully know by now App-V is not a compatibility solution, which means that you can’t use App-V to run applications that aren’t compatible with a specific version of Windows, you’ll need to use other means to do … Continue reading

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App-V FAQ: Where can I find information on sequencing applications?

Before you even attempt your first sequence with App-V, I strongly recommend reading the Microsoft Application Virtualization 4.6 Sequencing Guide. This document lays the ground work for creating a successful sequencing environment and describes the best practices you should follow … Continue reading

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App-V FAQ: Where do I go to find out how the App-V Client works?

Microsoft has written an excellent white paper that explains in detail how the App-V Client and application publishing works. This is a 31 page Word document that is essential reading for anyone who is designing, implementing or administering App-V – … Continue reading

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