Once the virtualized bundle is finished you can export it as an EXE or MSI and run it on multiple versions of Microsoft Windows without repackaging it. This operation should be done with a clean operating system, in order to avoid compatibility problems. Configuration of the project settings is also available.īefore starting the virtualization procedure VMware ThinApp scans your hard-drive and file registry to create a baseline of your system. Using this program you can create an initial baseline of your system, deploy or package software, check for specific differences.

Note:For information on how to simultaneously build an InstallShield Editor project, a Windows Installer package, and a ThinApp application from your Repackager project, see Automatically Generating a Virtual Application During Repackager Project Build.VMware ThinApp is designed to deliver virtualized instances of applications in order to help IT administrators with software migration to a newer operating system and eliminate specific conflicts and compatibility issues.

See Getting Started With Application Virtualization and the InstallShield Help Library for information on the ThinApp Assistant. Using the ThinApp Assistant, you can configure a ThinApp application’s Active Directory settings, files, folders, shortcuts, registry settings, isolation options, and build options. Note:You can also convert a Windows Installer package to a ThinApp application using InstallShield Editor’s ThinApp Assistant. Prerequisites for Building a ThinApp Application Information about ThinApp applications is presented in the following topics: You can use the Automated Application Converter to convert a Windows Installer package to a VMware ThinApp virtual application.

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