The document outlines the challenges and solutions related to application compatibility in Windows 7, highlighting changes from Windows Vista and the use of the Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.5. It discusses methods to mitigate compatibility issues, including shims, virtualization solutions, and testing procedures. It emphasizes the importance of following best practices for application compatibility and leveraging available tools and resources.

2. Vijay Raj, Texas Instrumentshttp://www.msigeek.comOvercoming the application compatibility hurdle in Windows 7SESSION CODE: #####

3. About MeWork at Texas InstrumentsExpertise in Application Setups & Deployment (MVP)STEP Member for Windows 7Passionate about Technology EvangelismAvid Blogger at www.msigeek.com Excited about Cricket and MusicFan of Mark Russinovich, Sachin and Rahman!

4. Session OutlineTop Focus Areas when you move to Windows 7What has changed in Windows 7How it would affect the applications?Methods to mitigate the Compatibility IssuesApplication Compatibility Toolkit 5.5Basics, Setup Instructions, Analyzing ACT Reports, Standard User Analyzer and ShimsOverview of Microsoft Virtualization SolutionsSimple steps to fix Broken Applications

5. Session TakeawaysLearn how to start your Application Compatibility ProcessHow to work with ShimsMethods to mitigate and fix Broken Applications

6. Windows 7 Builds on Windows VistaFew Changes: Most software that runs on Windows Vista will run on Windows 7 - exceptions will be low level code (AV, Firewall, Imaging, etc). Hardware that runs Windows Vista well will run Windows 7 well.Few Changes: Focus on quality and reliability improvementsDeep Changes: New models for security, drivers, deployment, and networking

7. Biggest Concern* of Application Compatibility

8. General Hitches faced by the user!My App shows a dialog “This Operating System is not supported”I have an old printer, but that doesn’t work!My Application throws the UAC dialog every time I launch an application!When I click on update options in my application, I get an access denied error.I don’t see a web browser element, when I open my website on Windows 7

9. Now how do we fix them?

10. Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.5What is ACT?Collection of tools to:Inventory for software, hardware, and device assetsCompatibility evaluation for all of the aboveGet Vendor Support StatementsRecommendations for fixing applicationsTools to apply compatibility fixes or “shims” to applications

11. Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.5ACT Process in a Simple Block Diagram

12. ACT Walkthrough, ReportsDemo

13. UpdateWindows 7InventoryApplication Compatibility Toolkit 5.5High Level Architecture in an Organization4Desktop TopologyCompatibility Exchange2FinanceHRBangaloreHyderabadLog Processing Service and DBInternetData Collection Package/Compatibility Evaluators3Application Compatibility Manager1Windows VistaVinodVijay

14. Shims and LayersWhat are Shims and Layers?When to Use ShimsVender no longer in businessInternal applicationsSupport negotiable

15. How Shims and Layers WorkApplicationChild ApplicationShimLayerWindows

16. Creating Shims and Deploying themboth in a machine and EnterpriseDemo

17. Top 10 System SDB filesGameUXVirtualRegistryCorrectFilePathsWin95VersionLieWinXPSP2VersionLieIgnoreAltTabShimViaEATAOLFindBundledInstallerElevateCreateProcessOpenDirectoryACL

18. Win XP Mode – Running two different version of IE browsers, Using lower version of SoftwareDemo

19. Other Solutions for App Compat Issues

20. Remote Application HostingData CenterReduces client-side regression testing, patching, OS to OS conflictsApplications can be closer to centralized data, speeding operationsRapid application deployments and easier patchingDesktops

21. Desktop VirtualizationCentrally manage Virtual PCsSimplify Virtual PC image delivery and updateSeamless presentation of windows in a Virtual PC

22. Application Virtualization (App-V)Isolates applications from each otherMinimizes app-to-app conflicts and compatibility testingEnhances application provisioningProvide real-time usage reports

23. Summing upWindows 7 is more feature rich in terms of Security and reliability. Always test your applications as Standard UsersAppCompat is a critical Process – Microsoft takes this very seriouslyLots of free tools available online to help with developers and ITProsWith all the work and leveraging Windows 7, You will know realize that, “ The Juice is worth the Squeeze..!”

24. ReferencesChris Jackson’s Blog - http://blogs.msdn.com/cjacks/AppCompat VRTs - http://www.microsoft.com/springboard Microsoft TechNet - http://www.technet.com/appcompatHow To’s and Tips - http://appcompat.msigeek.comFollow me on Twitter at @msigeek

25. Related SessionsWhy is Terminal Services called Remote Desktop Services? – Apr 13 – 2.30 to 3.30Virtualization Scenarios for Business Critical Applications – Apr 14 – 11.15 to 12.15How to pick the right Desktop Virtualization solution –Apr 14 – 3.45 to 4.45

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