Process for Authoring an App-V Package Using the Microsoft App-V Assistant

InstallShield 2015 » Microsoft App-V Assistant

Edition: The Microsoft App-V Assistant is included in the Virtualization Pack.

You can use the Microsoft App-V Assistant to convert a Windows Installer package into an App-V package. During this process, you can perform the following tasks:

Specify Package Information and Deployment Options—Specify the package name, root folder name, enter a comment, specify any operating system requirements, and identify the deployment server.
Specify Files, Folders, Shortcuts, Registry Settings—Specify the files, folders, application shortcuts, and registry settings that will be included in the App-V package.
Configure Isolation Options—Set the isolation options for selected files, folders, and registry keys.
Build—Specify build options and build an App-V package.

The following diagram illustrates the creation process for an App-V package:

Creating an App-V Package

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