An application which installs a certificate file (.cer) developed using .NET can be handled by AppV.
Background
.NET based security configuration are stored in C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\<version>\CONFIG\security.config and
C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\<version>\CONFIG\enterprisesec.config
<version> depends on the .NET framework version used to create the security file.
To-do while sequencing
Sequence engineer should make sure that the above mentioned files are captured inside the bubble. The files should be added to the virtual package if they are not available by default. Attributes should be set to "Application Data" and "Override" flag should be enabled.
NOTE few applications may use just one of the above two files
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Background
.NET based security configuration are stored in C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\<version>\CONFIG\security.config and
C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\<version>\CONFIG\enterprisesec.config
<version> depends on the .NET framework version used to create the security file.
To-do while sequencing
Sequence engineer should make sure that the above mentioned files are captured inside the bubble. The files should be added to the virtual package if they are not available by default. Attributes should be set to "Application Data" and "Override" flag should be enabled.
NOTE few applications may use just one of the above two files
It is quite easy to overlook this application as you may not face any challenges while sequencing RealPlayer 14.0
Nonetheless the challenge is File Associations don't get into the bubble.
I used the following environment
Sequencer: 4.6 x64
OS: Win7 64
Solution
1. Finish the sequencing process. Save the virtual App.
2. Open the package for upgrade
3. Add the missing file associations
4. Finish the package
NOTE
DO NOT add the file associations while sequencing the application. They overwrite the default associations made by the application, effectively resulting in loss of data.
Issue Upon launching the sequenced version of Microsoft SharePoint Designer on Win7, the application repairs upon every launch
Eventviewer doesn't report back with any useful information for troubleshooting as well.
Solution
After the initial monitoring Phase, Install the SharePoint Designer to Q:\MSPD.2K7 (say)
While the monitoring phase still runs in the background,
Goto C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Office12\Office Setup Controller
Rename the existing "Setup.exe" to say "backup.setup.exe"
Copy "C:\Windows\system32\rundll32.exe" to "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Office12\Office Setup Controller" and rename "rundll32.exe" to "Setup.exe"
Delete the below registry hive as well
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Office\Common\UserInfo
The application Neovest 5.5 has multiple issues when we virtualize it for Win7.
Issue After physically installing the app, shortcut prompts for elevation when launched. This translates into an error while launching the virtualized shortcut which is "Requested Operation Requires Elevation"
Solution set the Environment variable as follows
__COMPAT_LAYER=RunAsInvoker
Issue Java is required for successful launch. Launching the shortcut on Win7 throws the following error.
Solution <WORKINGDIR> should be set to the location of the java (i.e <WORKINGDIR>T:\8.3\
If you are new to AppV, Errors which show up might sound greek and latin to you. A point in case is
After virtualizing applications, and launching them on Win7 might cause an "Requested operation requires elevation" error
Visually this is what they translate into
To solve the above problem, Add the below to the OSD File
<ENVLIST>
<ENVIRONMENT VARIABLE="__COMPAT_LAYER">RunAsInvoker</ENVIRONMENT>
</ENVLIST>
