Options Dialog Box (for Configuring Isolation Options for a Folder)

InstallShield 2016 » Microsoft App-V Assistant

Edition • The Microsoft App-V Assistant is included in the Premier Edition of InstallShield.

Version • Some settings apply to particular versions of App-V packages. Version-specific differences are noted where appropriate.

Use the Options dialog box to configure isolation options for the selected folder.

Caution • Modify isolation options only if you have advanced knowledge of Microsoft operating system objects, App-V, and registry settings.

The following settings are available on the Options dialog box for a folder that is selected on the Files page:

Settings on the Options Dialog Box for a Folder

Setting

Description

Isolation

Specify whether you want to use isolation for the selected folder and all of its contents. Available options are:

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Merge with local directory—The virtual application sees a combined view for the selected directory and its contents; it consists of the folder and its contents in the virtual application’s directory and the folder and its contents that are on the local system.

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Override local directory—The virtual application sees only the folders and their contents that are in the App-V package. The folders in the App-V package are isolated from the local directory.

File Type

Version • This setting is available for App-V 4.x packages.

Specify the data type of the folder. Available options are:

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Application Data—Changes to the folder are saved for all users of the App-V package on the client system.

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User Data—Changes to the folder are saved only for the logged-on user.

Options Dialog Box (for Configuring Isolation Options for a Folder)

InstallShield 2016 Help Library

May 2017