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Least Privilege Security for Windows 7, Vista, XP– New Book from PACKT Publishing

Just started to review this book written by Russel Smith. This book includes tips on Solving Privilege Problems with the Application Compatibility Toolkit, UAC, Software Distribution, Deploying ActiveX Controls and Provisioning Apps on Secure Desktop using RDS, App-V and Med-V.

In this guest article- Kate, A Technical Marketing Manager for AutoCAD LT explains on how a user can leverage the features available in Windows 7 and get the best experience while working on AutoCAD LT 2011 application. She explains the tips for utilizing AutoCAD LT 2011 and Windows 7.

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In this Webinar “6 Steps to Faster Windows 7 Application Migration”, you will explore an end-to-end process for Windows 7 and App-V application migration projects, strategies to reduce the cost and complexity and also, how a continuous application readiness process creates a repeatable and reliable standard for your next migration project.

The Windows 7 Training Kit for Developers includes presentations, hands-on labs, and demos. This content is made to help you learn how to build applications that are compatible with and shine on Windows 7 by utilizing various key Windows 7 features.

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In this landing page, we will look at how to Setup the Appcompat Environment, Create Data Collection package, Analyze ACM Reports, Standard User Analyzer and how to Create Shims to fix Broken applications.

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In this Fixing Application Compatibility article, we will look at how to create a registry redirection and make the application point to a new registry hive instead of the old one.The VirtualRegistry Shim along with ADDREDIRECT Command line is used for this purpose.

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In this Fixing Application Compatibility article, we will look at how to create a File redirection and make the application point to a new File Path Directory instead of the old one.The CorrectFilePaths Shim along with Command line is used for this purpose.

During Develop / Deploy phase of an application, its very important to test the functionality of an app as a Standard User. Especially when the organization has a locked-down environment. Standard User Analyzer tool exactly helps you in this purpose!

This Tool collects your Web-based issues from Internet Explorer 7 / Internet Explorer 8, uploads the data to the ACT Log Processing Service, and gives the details about discovered compatibility issues. It also provides you links for more information about each of this compatibility issues.

In this article, we will look at how to categorize and prioritize applications in the ACT report which we get from the Data Collection Packages. We will also look at how to send/receive reports to get hints and support from the Community on solving AppCompat Issues.

In this article, we will look at how to Create and Deploy a Data Collection Package (DCP) to gather inventory for software, hardware, and device assets. This package will start the ACT Data Collector Service to monitor the machine State. You will also learn options to schedule the Data Collection.

This article and video will give you detailed instructions on how you can setup up the ACT 5.5 Environment, configure the Application Compatibility Manager and start the Appcompat Process. This is the first step towards solving Application Compatibility Issues with Windows 7.

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Windows 7

Least Privilege Security for Windows 7, Vista, XP– New Book from PACKT Publishing

Top tips for utilizing AutoCAD LT 2011 and Windows 7 – Seven for 7

Moving Applications to Windows 7 and App-V | Flexera Software Webinar

Download Windows 7 Training Kit For Developers

Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.5 Guides / How To Tutorials

VirtualRegistry Shim with ADDREDIRECT – Registry Re-Direction to Fix Apps

File Re-Direction – Using CorrectFilePaths Shim to Fix Broken Applications

Standard User Analyzer (SUA) – Tool to Test Applications as a Normal User

Identify Website Issues with Internet Explorer Compatibility Test Tool (IECTT)

Analyze Data Collection Reports in Application Compatibility Manager

Create and Deploy a Data Collection Package (DCP)

Install and Setup the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) 5.5

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