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AdminStudio desktop licensing model.
These virtual applications can be distributed throughout your organization. Users will be able to run the virtual
application in an isolation environment that does not conflict with their operating system or existing applications.
You can also use Windows Installer Converter's Pre-Conversion Evaluation feature to test applications for
virtualization readiness prior to proceeding with conversion.
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You can also convert a Windows Installer package to a virtual application using InstallShield Editor's
Microsoft App-V Assistant, ThinApp Assistant, or Citrix Assistant. Using the InstallShield Editor Assistants, you can
configure a virtual application's files, folders, shortcuts, registry settings, isolation options, and build options. See
Getting Started With Application Virtualization
The Windows Installer Converter includes the following panels:
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Welcome Panel
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Select Conversion Target Panel
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Conversion Mode Panel
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Select Windows Installer Package
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Select a Directory Panel
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Select a Suite of Packages Panel
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Test Package(s) Panel
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Edit Windows Installer Package Panel
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Package Conversion Panel
Welcome Panel
You can use the Windows Installer Converter to convert a Windows Installer
application, a ThinApp application, or a Citrix profile for Citrix XenApp.
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You could then distribute the virtual application throughout your organization.
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Users will be able to run the application in an isolation environment that does not conflict with their operating
system or existing applications.
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You can also use the Pre-Conversion Evaluation feature of Windows Installer Converter to test packages for
virtualization readiness prior to conversion.
On the Welcome panel, click Next to continue.
AdminStudio 9.5 User Guide
The Batch Convert option of Windows Installer Converter is only available when purchased on the
ADS-0950-UG00
Chapter 9: Converting Windows Installer Packages to Virtual Applications
and the InstallShield Help Library for information.
Windows Installer Converter Reference
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