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Virtualized Internet Explorer 6 for Windows 7

karl_bunnell
Symantec Employee

Adoption to Windows 7 is accelerating and migrations from prior versions of Windows to Windows 7 are really starting to pick up steam. One significant impediment to migrating to Windows 7 is the lack of native support for Internet Explorer 6 (IE6) on Windows 7. Many enterprises still rely on...

Posted: 02 Aug 2010 | 67 comments
Creating Layer Patches with Symantec Workspace Virtualization Video

Dwight Tanner
Symantec Employee

This is a Symantec Workspace Virtualization training video on creating layer patches. In this video, you will learn about layer patching and walk through how to create and apply a layer patch.

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 | 1 comment
Running IE6, IE7 and IE8 Side-by-Side Using Symantec Workspace Virtualization

karl_bunnell
Symantec Employee

Corporate IT continues to have the requirement to support multiple versions of IE given the dependence of legacy web applications on an older version of IE. Symantec Workspace Virtualization provides a solution for running multiple versions of IE simultaneously “side-by-side” on a...

Posted: 18 May 2010 | 49 comments
Free Flow Friday Screencast: Workspace Streaming, Creating a New Group

Gene Kupfer
Symantec Employee

This video demonstrates how to create a new User Group using the Streaming Management Console.

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 | 0 comments
Symantec Workspace Virtualization Layer Definition Tool

karl_bunnell
Symantec Employee

The Layer Definition tool is a command-line driven application that performs two operations: 1) Exports a virtual application package to a layer definition file and 2) Creates or Modifies a virtual application layer using a layer definition file. Installation Instructions Download and expand...

Posted: 26 Mar 2010 | 4 comments

updated blog entry 11 hours 24 min ago

SebastiaanvdM posted: Cloud Computing Isn't Always a Solution

This article uses popular statements done by the people selling Cloud Computing to explain what cloud computing is and most of all is not. This includes, but is not limited to, VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure). Although Cloud computing is far from the Holy Grail it is said to be, I do believe it is the way to go. A big reality check however is in order. That is why I use the most ...

discussion comment 12 hours 24 min ago

Pablo Yabo commented on: IE8 Virtual Layer - Custom IE Settings

It looks like the isolation rule specified in the LDF is not working. Do you see this isolation rule in the LDF? BASE 0x0002 \REGISTRY\* * %layerguid%]]> If you see the isolation rule tell me the Agent version you are using. Regards, -Pablo

discussion comment 18 hours 18 min ago

EdT commented on: Virtualised Adobe CS2 Suite issue

Glad I was able to help ;-D

download comment 15 May 2012

Robert999 commented on: LayerExcludeFinder

Frank, Your program is just what I was looking for. Worked flawlessly! Thanks, Robert Meyer

updated download 15 May 2012

Ken Dudley posted: Internet Explorer 7 for Windows 7 Layer Definition File

The Internet Explorer 7 for Windows 7 Layer Definition File (LDF) provides a mechanism for customers of Symantec Workspace Virtualization to create the Virtual Application Layer and package without the need to capture the installation. Prerequisites - Symantec Workspace Virtualization v6.1 SP5 or greater. - Symantec Workspace Virtualization Layer Definition Tool. ...

updated download 15 May 2012

karl_bunnell posted: Java Runtime Environment 6 Layer Definition File

Prerequisites - Symantec Workspace Virtualization v6.1 SP1 or greater - Symantec Workspace Virtualization Layer Definition Tool. Download . - IMPORTANT : Java Runtime Installer must be downloaded from here and placed in a folder named "downloads" that resides in the same folder as the LDF. The SWVLDF.exe tool is unable to download this file automatically as the user ...

discussion comment 15 May 2012

EdT commented on: Batch Script to Silently Install WorkSpace Virtualization SW?

OK, to install the admin tools, try this syntax: msiexec /i INSTALL_ADMIN=1 /qb!

updated download 10 May 2012

Ken Dudley posted: Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP Layer Definition File

The Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP Layer Definition File (LDF) provides a mechanism for customers of Symantec Workspace Virtualization to create the Virtual Application Layer and package without the need to capture the installation. Prerequisites - Symantec Workspace Virtualization v6.1 SP1 or greater - Symantec Workspace Virtualization Layer Definition Tool. Download ...

download comment 10 May 2012

Ken Dudley commented on: Internet Explorer 8 Windows XP Isolated Layer Definition File

SweetWrap, Have you installed the Symantec Workspace Virtualization Layer Definition Tool? You can download it from https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/downloads/symantec-workspace-virtualization-layer-definition-tool

updated download 09 May 2012

Ken Dudley posted: Internet Explorer 9 for Windows 7 Layer Definition File

The Internet Explorer 9 for Windows 7 Layer Definition File (LDF) provides a mechanism for customers of Symantec Workspace Virtualization to create the Virtual Application Layer and package without the need to capture the installation. Prerequisites - Symantec Workspace Virtualization v6.1 SP7 or greater - Symantec Workspace Virtualization Layer Definition Tool. Download . ...

discussion comment 12 hours 24 min ago

Pablo Yabo commented on: IE8 Virtual Layer - Custom IE Settings

discussion comment 18 hours 18 min ago

EdT commented on: Virtualised Adobe CS2 Suite issue

Glad I was able to help ;-D

discussion comment 15 May 2012

EdT commented on: Batch Script to Silently Install WorkSpace Virtualization SW?

OK, to install the admin tools, try this syntax: msiexec /i INSTALL_ADMIN=1 /qb!

new discussion 06 May 2012

prudhvi05 posted: symantic SVC agent for solaris ldoms (Logical Domains Manager (v 2.1_147507-02))

HI team i want to know is SVC agent will support on ldoms? if not, why till now agent is not released, what would be the reason ? and i know svc agent will support on IO domains, not LDoms. for IBM machine, there is a svc agent supports for LPAR in system P why it is not there for LDoms. (Endpoint Virtualization, Workspace Virtualization, Agents, Virtualization) () ...

new discussion 03 May 2012

mitsaoua posted: SWV Global Excludes - Registry Values

Is it possible to exclude registry values from a layer or from SWV completely (global excludes)? I found a thread from 2010 which said that it was not possible but might be changed in the future. Any news on it? (Endpoint Virtualization, Workspace Virtualization, Configuring, Layer Definition File, Virtualization) () Symantec,Workspace Virtualization,Configuring,Layer ...

new discussion 26 Apr 2012

lamarrk posted: Symantec and VMware

We have a very large VMware environment and wondering if Symantec offers a virtual appliance for ESX hosts for real time protection? I have looked around but with no luck. (Endpoint Virtualization, Endpoint Virtualization Suite, Virtualization) () Symantec,Endpoint Virtualization Suite,Virtualization

discussion comment 26 Apr 2012

EdT commented on: SWV and Applocker

I can't find any past postings on Applocker but perhaps this related posting on bitlocker might provide some food for thought: https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/forums/swv-61-and-bitlocker If you drop a Connect message to Jordon he may be able to advise you on the current situation.

new discussion 25 Apr 2012

NR Keith posted: Dangerous mode for application streaming

Hi, need some info. We are deploying Symantec's workspace streaming agent across our estate and running laptops in "offline mode" and desktops in "online" mode. Under testing of streamed applications in "online" mode, if network connectivity is lost, the application disappears rather than hanging. I've heard there is the option of running in something like "dangerous mode" so ...

new discussion 24 Apr 2012

RichardHarris posted: Confirming Partial Activation

Is there anyway to confirm partial activation of a layer once it has been set using the "SVSCMD layername PARTIALACTIVATE -Y" command? "SVSCMD layername P -V" shows that it is 'active' and 'active on start' but nothing where I can confirm that it is partially active. Thanks, Richard. (Endpoint Virtualization, Workspace Virtualization, Configuring, ...

discussion comment 12 Apr 2012

ateamrh commented on: Application still showing in report lists when removed from streaming server

That's what I thought. Are there any way to remove them from the console, or do I have to delete the rows directly in the database?. If the last option, are there other places then as_rep_package I have to delete items from?. We do no want to collect information about previous packages in the system, only current packages. Kind Regards Martin

article comment 03 May 2012

Pascal.KOTTE at BECHTLE commented on: Using a Template to Virtualize an Application with a Printer Driver

Thanks

updated article 30 Apr 2012

riva11 posted: USB Swiss Army Tools Collection

I posted on Connect some blogs about freeware and open source tools dedicated to IT admins and Computer Technicians. These articles describe several tools that can be stored and executed from a flash drive or external hard drive without needing to be installed. Now I have collected these articles in the table below grouped by category, hoping that they can help in your day-to-day job ...

article comment 24 Apr 2012

dlopes commented on: Virtualized Internet Explorer 6 for Windows 7

According to Microsoft´s Official position, is it legal to use IE6 as a layer? More info @ http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2020599/en-us Regards, Daniel Oliveira

updated article 29 Mar 2012

karl_bunnell posted: Running IE6, IE7 and IE8 Side-by-Side Using Symantec Workspace Virtualization

Corporate IT continues to have the requirement to support multiple versions of IE given the dependence of legacy web applications on an older version of IE. Symantec Workspace Virtualization provides a solution for running multiple versions of IE simultaneously “side-by-side” on a single Windows XP desktop. This article describes the rationale for supporting multiple versions of IE and how ...

article comment 22 Mar 2012

EverythingVirt commented on: Symantec Workspace Streaming: Package Store and External Package Repository

This is a great option to cut your required storage in half if your launch server is also backend server or if you run into space issues on the drive that you installed SWS to. To clarify the syntax: Double slashes are required in the package.location =path line i.e. \\\\network\\folder E:\\folder\\folder Another tidbit I picked up during this exercise - when uploading packages ...

article comment 14 Mar 2012

ksreek commented on: Configuring and Streaming Dependent Packages

Very good article and helpful to understand the concept of dependency package streaming...Thanks

article comment 09 Mar 2012

AudiDelhi commented on: Launching Two Versions of an App When Both Are Installed to the Same Location

Good tip..Thnxs

article comment 27 Feb 2012

ksreek commented on: Automated Command Line Package Upload

Excellent and simple article and this defintely helped to serve workarounds during some critical times.

article comment 23 Feb 2012

Lucio Costa de Almeida commented on: Proximity Card Configuration with Symantec Workspace Corporate

Very good information. Just a quick question about this topic. I'm in Brazil and one of my customers want to use this SWC as a solution to track who access an application and what was changed by this person. The proximity card is one piece of all authentication process. This customer want to have a 2nd line of authentication, and we offered a fingerprint reader device. Does anyone know ...

updated article 14 Feb 2012

Ken Dudley posted: Virtual Internet Explorer Browser Catalog

Symantec Workspace Virtualization provides the capability to run multiple versions of Internet Explorer “side-by-side” on the same desktop system. This article provides a “one-stop-shop” for virtualizing Internet Explorer on Windows. Getting started with Virtual Internet Explorer is as easy as 1-2-3. Follow the next three steps to get started: Step One Download and install ...

updated blog entry 11 hours 24 min ago

SebastiaanvdM posted: Cloud Computing Isn't Always a Solution

updated blog entry 09 May 2012

riva11 posted: Freeware Vs Commercial Programs

Have you ever asked what is the best freeware program to use in place of your best commercial application? Now the answer is found in the OSALT website. The mission for this site is to collect information and compare open source and commercial programs. The result is a large archive of many commercial programs and the freeware alternative. Open vs. Closed Find open source ...

blog entry comment 08 May 2012

simoness12 commented on: USB Swiss Army Knife: A Portable File Management and Search Tool

I recommend you to take a look at this file management software. You can set up your own file server for managing and sharing files through web browser. It's like DropBox but self-hosted so that you can keep all your confidential files on your own server. The web based UI looks and feels like Windows 7 Explorer. It offers features that are not possible with a FTP server ...

blog entry comment 30 Apr 2012

bgerard commented on: SVS Error 1089 Explained

J'ai résolu mon problème en supprimant cette clé de registre (qui sert à cacher le dossier fslrdr) "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\FSLX\Parameters\FSL" /v "HideRedirectAreas" pour cacher le dossier fslrdr utilisez la commande : ATTRIB "C:\fslrdr" +s ...

blog entry comment 27 Apr 2012

riva11 commented on: USB Swiss Army Knife: Change Drive letter assignments

Some nice updates on this tool : Added 'Speed Test' option, which allows you to test the read/write speed of your drive. The drive letters information is now updated automatically when you plug or unplug a USB device. Added 'Last Update Time' column. The Speed test is a great new feature that allows to measure the dirve speed.

updated blog entry 11 Apr 2012

SebastiaanvdM posted: Training Symantec Workspace Virtualization

I was asked by my company to create a 2-day training for SWV for an end user company. The training needed to enable the end user company to make simple packages, clean them and deploy them. That got me thinking... what do you actually do when creating a package. Explaining to the IT people of the company to simply "install, but first turn on recording" would be a little to easy and lazy. ...

updated blog entry 04 Apr 2012

riva11 posted: How to Check what Version of Microsoft .NET Framework is installed

Sometime happens that you need to check if a certain Microsoft .NET version is installed on a computer, the typical example is a program that requires a particular .Net version to run correctly. The manual way is through Add or Remove Programs from Control Panel. But this list could be wrong because the entries shown in the control panel can be easily removed from registry. If you need ...

updated blog entry 12 Mar 2012

riva11 posted: IrfanView, Graphic image viewer/converter

IrfanView is a image viewer for Microsoft Windows that can view, edit, and convert image files. It allows to open a wide variety of image formats and displays thumbnail file previews, allowing picture organization and management. Some IrfanView features : Many supported file formats Multi language support Thumbnail/preview option Paint option - to draw ...

updated blog entry 12 Mar 2012

erikw posted: The Fast Changing World

March 2, 2012 will be a date that should be remembered. At that date the decision was made to build the largest VDI in the Cloud architecture. An incredible 1.200.000 VDI desktops should be started in the Cloud waiting for end users. As almost every device is supported, it will change the world of computing as we know it right now. Why buy a PC if you can have access to your own fully ...

new blog entry 02 Mar 2012

ohzone posted: Webcast: Protecting Your Information: The New Mobility Reality - March 20

Symantec's Chief Strategy Officer and SVP Angela Tucci will kick off this Symantec CIO Forum Webcast, —“Protecting Your Information: The New Mobility Reality,” with a review of the most salient points from Symantec's 2012 Mobility Survey. CIO Digest Editor-in-Chief Dr. Patrick Spencer will lead a roundtable discussion following Tucci's overview. The roundtable will consist of ...

download comment 15 May 2012

Robert999 commented on: LayerExcludeFinder

Frank, Your program is just what I was looking for. Worked flawlessly! Thanks, Robert Meyer

updated download 15 May 2012

Ken Dudley posted: Internet Explorer 7 for Windows 7 Layer Definition File

updated download 15 May 2012

karl_bunnell posted: Java Runtime Environment 6 Layer Definition File

updated download 10 May 2012

Ken Dudley posted: Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP Layer Definition File

download comment 10 May 2012

Ken Dudley commented on: Internet Explorer 8 Windows XP Isolated Layer Definition File

updated download 09 May 2012

Ken Dudley posted: Internet Explorer 9 for Windows 7 Layer Definition File

updated download 25 Apr 2012

Ken Dudley posted: Internet Explorer 6 for Windows 7 Layer Definition File - Japanese

The Internet Explorer 6 for Windows 7 - Japanese Layer Definition File (LDF) provides a mechanism for customers of Symantec Workspace Virtualization to create the Virtual Application Layer and package without the need to capture the installation. Prerequisites - Symantec Workspace Virtualization v6.1 SP5 or greater. - Symantec Workspace Virtualization Layer Definition ...

download comment 10 Apr 2012

Wadders commented on: Internet Explorer 8 for Windows 7 Layer Definition File

Hi Ken, Can you confirm if the security patch MS12-010 (KB2647516) is included with this LDF. Many Thanks Wadders

updated download 06 Apr 2012

Ken Dudley posted: Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP Layer Definition File

The Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP Layer Definition File (LDF) provides a mechanism for customers of Symantec Workspace Virtualization to create the Virtual Application Layer and package without the need to capture the installation. Prerequisites - Symantec Workspace Virtualization v6.1 SP1 or greater - Symantec Workspace Virtualization Layer Definition Tool. ...

updated download 29 Mar 2012

karl_bunnell posted: Symantec Workspace Virtualization Layer Definition Tool

The Layer Definition tool is a command-line driven application that performs two operations: 1) Exports a virtual application package to a layer definition file and 2) Creates or Modifies a virtual application layer using a layer definition file. Installation Instructions Download and expand SwvldfSetup.zip. Double-click SwvldfSetup.msi to install the tool. If ...

updated event 01 May 2012

ohzone posted: Webcast: Confidently Virtualize Mission-critical Applications with Veritas Dynamic Multi-Pathing for VMware

Live Webcast Thu, 03 May, 2012 - 10:00 - 11:00 PDT Confidently Virtualize Mission-critical Applications with Veritas Dynamic Multi-Pathing for VMware Speakers: Raissa Tona, Senior Principal Product Marketing Specialist Chad ...

new event 02 Mar 2012

ohzone posted: Webcast: Protecting Your Information: The New Mobility Reality

Live Webcast Tue, 20 March, 2012 - 11:00 - 12:00 PDT Symantec's Chief Strategy Officer and SVP Angela Tucci will kick off this Symantec CIO Forum Webcast, —“Protecting Your Information: The New Mobility Reality,” with a review of the ...

updated event 24 Feb 2012

ohzone posted: Webcast, “Protecting Virtual Environments Efficiently and Effectively”

Live Webcast Thu, 08 March, 2012 - 10:00 - 11:00 PST As IT departments work to virtualize desktop and server environments, protecting virtual machines from the latest threats is of utmost importance. However, securing virtual machines can ...

updated event 17 Jan 2012

ohzone posted: Well-Managed Systems - Dynamic Workspace Configuration

Recorded Webcast - now available on demand Wed, 07 December, 2011 - 10:00 - 11:00 PST Speaker: Brian Duckering, Senior Manager, Endpoint Management & Mobility Many of today's enterprise workers today get their jobs done in a ...

updated event 04 Nov 2011

Tmy_70 posted: Lunch & Learn

Por Definir Caracas. VEN. Fri, 11 November, 2011 - 12:00 - 14:00 VET Virtual & Application Protection · Estrategia de Protección de Datos · Backup Exec 2010 · NetBackup 7 ...

new event 24 Oct 2011

ohzone posted: Webcast: Getting More From Your Virtualization Investment

Live Webcast Wed, 02 November, 2011 - 10:00 - 11:00 PDT Hosted by: Todd Zambrovitz, Global Marketing Manager, Virtualization, Symantec Guest Speaker: Frank E. Gillett, Vice President, Principal Analyst, Forrester Research, Inc. ...

updated event 14 Oct 2011

Dianed posted: VMworld Copenhagen 2011 #SymParty

Copenhagen Tue, 18 October, 2011 - 19:00 - 21:00 CEST Virtual vs Physical #SymParty Come to the #SymParty and enter a series of fun and unusual challenges and place your vote on which world is better – virtual or physical. In ...

new event 16 Aug 2011

Teodora Neeva posted: Symantec at VMworld 2011

The Venetian, Las Vegas, NV Mon, 29 August, 2011 - 17:00 PDT - Thu, 01 September, 2011 - 17:00 PDT Visit: Symantec's Booth #339 at VMworld 2011. Meet: The Symantec Virtualization team and see Symantec's ...

new event 02 Jun 2011

ohzone posted: Symantec Job Fair

Springfield OR Thu, 09 June, 2011 - 11:00 - 20:00 PDT On June 9th (11am – 8pm) Symantec is hosting a Career Fair at our Springfield Oregon location, please join us for an opportunity to meet our Enterprise Support Services, Inside Sales and ...

new event 21 Apr 2011

Elspeth Magoria posted: Symantec Tehcnical Insight Series

Detroit, MI Wed, 29 June, 2011 - 8:00 - 13:00 EDT Be Ready for the Next Wave: Business Critical Virtualization Symantec Technology Insight Series—where the right strategy can take you from silos of static infrastructure to an automated ...

updated video 19 Apr 2012

Dwight Tanner posted: Creating Layer Patches with Symantec Workspace Virtualization Video

This is a Symantec Workspace Virtualization training video on creating layer patches. In this video, you will learn about layer patching and walk through how to create and apply a layer patch. SWV_Creating_Layer_Patches.mp4 ...

updated video 29 Mar 2012

Gene Kupfer posted: Free Flow Friday Screencast: Workspace Streaming, Creating a New Group

This video demonstrates how to create a new User Group using the Streaming Management Console. SWSCreatingGroup.mp4 Symantec single video player. ...

video comment 09 Dec 2011

Aku Suonpää commented on: Free Flow Friday Screencast: Workspace Streaming, Streaming Package Pre-Cache Configuration

Not exactly question about this video. When you publish program to user and user starts using program (other way after it's installed to endpoint) at endpoint, after that programs shortcuts are visible all users that log on that endpoint. If user don't have rights to use program he gets messega about it and is unable to use program. Is there way to hide shortcuts from users who ...

video comment 09 Dec 2011

Aku Suonpää commented on: Free Flow Friday Screencast: Workspace Streaming, Configure Package

How this is determined? Can i fool system some way to think my desktop is laptop?

updated video 29 Jul 2011

Jeff Blakely posted: Symantec Workspace Streaming (SWS) Demo Part 2

In this video I demostrate Symantec Workspace Streaming in a small demo envionment. This is a typical Pre-Sales demo. PART 2 of 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=De-ZYw3iEsI (Endpoint Virtualization, Endpoint Virtualization Suite, Workspace Streaming, Workspace Virtualization, IT Consultant Collaboration, ...

updated video 26 Jul 2011

Jeff Blakely posted: Symantec Workspace Streaming (SWS) Demo Part 1

In this video I demostrate Symantec Workspace Streamning in a small demo envionment. This is a typical Pre-Sales demo. PART 1 of 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGBmpOo3thE (Endpoint Virtualization, Workspace Streaming, Workspace Virtualization, IT Consultant Collaboration, Basics, Documentation, ...

video comment 14 Jul 2011

simoniddings commented on: Symantec Workspace Corporate Demo

The mobility and freedom of on-demand access is fast becoming one of the fundamental software designing considerations these days. Consumers want instant access 24x7 these days and software solutions that provide this will definitely have an increased competitive edge.

updated video 13 Jun 2011

Gene Kupfer posted: Free Flow Friday Screencast: Workspace Streaming, Streaming Server Logs

This screencast demonstrates how to obtain the streaming server logs as well as additional details about the streaming servers. Download for viewing : Right click on the link below and choose "save link as" SWSServerLogs.mp4 ...

updated video 13 Jun 2011

Gene Kupfer posted: Free Flow Friday Screencast: Workspace Streaming, Streaming Agent Logs

In this screencast I provide an overview of the basic logging functionality of the Workspace Streaming agent. This information is useful for configuring the level of logging, log size, location to store the logs and collecting a full set of logs to help in troubleshooting issues. Download for viewing : Right click ...

updated video 13 Jun 2011

Gene Kupfer posted: Free Flow Friday Screencast: Workspace Streaming, Node License Management

In this weeks F3, I demonstrate the node license management functionality that I described in a previous Connect article at the following URL. http://www.symantec.com/connect/articles/symantec-workspace-streaming-qu... Note : To download for viewing click the link below and choose "save link as" ...

idea comment 02 Apr 2012

PatrikN commented on: Central user profile management integration with Symantec Workspace Streaming

I also really want to see this feature!

updated idea 22 Dec 2011

gsalerno posted: somes ideas for the SWS Console

Hi all, I have some ideas for the SWS Console according to a best user control of the packages. 1) It would be good to know in a short view the server status of the package exemple on the first print screen modified. (SWS_Console capture) 2) It would be good to see the size of the package (.xpf) and the size after stream for exemple in the package details. (Details_Package ...

updated idea 19 Sep 2011

Pascal.KOTTE at BECHTLE posted: Improve the SWV Admin interface (auto-refresh, resizable screen)

The Symantec Workspace Virtualization - Admin, should receive some improvement to be more compliant windows standards. From SVS 2.1, now SWV 6.1, and 6.2 and 6.3 : I am a little disappointed because still see the 2 problems below: Windows is not re-sizable ! display got some problem to refresh, when you switch other windows, back, "Grey display". Also same problem, when ...

updated idea 19 Sep 2011

Pascal.KOTTE at BECHTLE posted: Extend Streaming for portable EXE and MSI

Hum, not sure for MSI this can be possible, and useful... As the interested is to start the program before the end all files local installed. But for portable EXE, Like ThinApp packages, it is full sense to support, and probably not a big difficult. (Endpoint Virtualization, Workspace Streaming, Features) () Symantec, Workspace Streaming, Features Hum, not sure for MSI ...

updated idea 12 Jun 2011

Pascal.KOTTE at BECHTLE posted: When out a version 6.4.1266, call it 6.4, not 6.1sp7 !

I would like to better understand Symantec version naming conventions, and all Symantec products following the same one! When told me a version 6.1 SP7, I do not naturally guess the 6.4.1266 was the same one... All the same, I can understand not able to guess the 1266, I can tell you, I was expecting something like 6.1.4.1266 instead! e.g.: Currently Symantec Workspace ...

new idea 05 May 2011

Swami posted: Package SVS allong with App with Free running stand alone App

The idea here is to package the SVS runtime too along with .VSA Archive. Also instead of .VSA, make it as a single self-executable .EXE / .COM file where all the runtime/ temporary files are sandboxed. The biggest plus of this approach is you need not depend up the presence of SVS runtime in every client machines & need not worry about any traces / leftovers. This approach will make all the ...

idea comment 21 Apr 2011

emilioVRT commented on: Symantec Workspace Streaming Console

I vote the proposal to redesign the console, make it easy to manage and put the same buttons up and down

new idea 13 Apr 2011

gsalerno posted: Customize next Release

Hi, I have seen something that can be usefull and powerfull if it will be added in the next release of SWS suite: When I would like to stream an application who as pdf link and Adobe is not streamed too, it show me shortcuts without icons, not so fine. Is it possible to link the non streamed application directly to the icon of the application dependence steam? Example: ...

idea comment 24 Feb 2011

erikw commented on: Create an SVSUser

Send me a message with your email adres, and I will send you a tool that alloqs users to activate, de-activate and reset applications without having admin permissions. more about this tool can be found if you search for smart on conenct or follow this link: https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/articles/dvs-smart-new-release

new idea 23 Feb 2011

ManelR posted: Snapshots in SVSAdmin for easy adding missing files and registry entries

Hello, Sometimes, when you try to capture an application that uses some windows services to install something, there are files and registry entries that aren't captured in the layer. If you export this layer to another computer it won't work because of the missinge files/registry entries that has been created in the base in the capture workstation. Well, I have this ...