Application Virtualization Windows 7

[jeaostro]

Hello

 

Is it possible to virtualize an application that only works for Windows XP, and stream it to a WIndows 7 computer with SCCM? Kan Application Virtualization solve such problems?

 

Best Regards.

Jean André

[Peter van der Woude]

I didn't try that yet... I do know that you can select during sequencing proces on which OS it can to run. Besides that I did sequence on Windows XP and use the application on Windows 7, but I didn't look at compatability...

[jamitupya]

we have always had to virtualize the whole desktop for the application however this is XP<->Vista

 

as Peter, havnt tested as yet...

[benoitm]

Hi

 

App-V allow running incompatibles programs with others (for exemple 2 versions of office) but is not a compatibility tool against OS.

If an application is not compatible with windows 7, there's really few chances that App-V resolve this issue...

[jamitupya]

Im building a lab for this right now.... will see how it goes....

[jamitupya]

no much luck as yet, cant seem to get appv publishing servers to respond to appv client :S

[Peter van der Woude]

Why not using the integration with SCCM to deploy virtual Apps?

[jamitupya]

i am.... but i need to try all methods... the sccm intergration worked first go...

i packaged chrome and filezilla client and BAM! perfect...

 

actually i was amazed at how simple it was, almost not like a microsoft technology at all.... the other app im trying to get working is an internal app that is a win 98/NT4 Terminal App for our AS400 farm... more of an issue..

 

SCCM Intergration worked perfectly though,

[Vicmon]

Hello,

 

This is one of the major things work has me wanting to figure out as well. I have tested and found that there are programs that normally do not run in Windows 7 that are able to run when done through App-V. Seems like App-V is creating a nice bubble of any registry settings and file/folders needed when the software is installed on the App-V machine(XP). I create the virtual apps and then push them out via SCCM (awesome guide on how to do that at this website). I am doing more testing, as there are some programs that are 'legacy' and necessary that do not work with Win7.

 

Anyone know of a good detailed manual to configuring App-V client software? Would like to better acquaint myself with how to create shortcuts and configure specifics.

 

Cheers.

[Peter van der Woude]

Did you take a look at the Technet documentation here: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc817162.aspx ?

[KcMoboss]

I have been able to virtualize a few programs while running the installer on a Windows 7 machine. Running the installer in Compatability mode for Win XP. So far so good.

What program are you trying to Virtualize that is not meant for Win 7?