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Deploying captured applications involves working with deployment tools, the thinreg.exe utility, MSI files,
and Active Directory.
This information includes the following topics:
 “ThinApp Deployment Options” on page 37
 “Establishing File Type Associations with the thinreg.exe Utility” on page 38
 “Building an MSI Database” on page 41
 “Controlling Application Access with Active Directory” on page 43
 “Starting and Stopping Virtual Services” on page 44
 “Using ThinApp Packages Streamed from the Network” on page 45
 “Using Captured Applications with Other System Components” on page 47
 “Sample Isolation Mode Configuration Depending on Deployment Context” on page 49
ThinApp Deployment Options
You can deploy captured applications with deployment tools, in a VMware View™ environment, on a
network share, or as basic executable files.
Deploying ThinApp with Deployment Tools
Medium and large enterprises often use major deployment tools, such as Symantec, BMC, and SMS tools.
ThinApp works with all major deployment tools.
When you use any of these tools, you can create MSI files for the captured applications and follow the same
process you use to deploy native MSI files. See deployment instructions from the tool vendors. For information
about MSI files, see “Building an MSI Database” on page 41.
Deploying ThinApp in the VMware View Environment
You can use VMware View to distribute ThinApp packages.
The workflow for deploying packages might involve the following tasks:
 Creating executable files for the captured applications.
 Storing the executable files on a network share.
Deploying Applications
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