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Blog Post:
Running a MED-V application that depends on presence may not properly show presence when hovering over it in the System Tray
Steve TH - MSFT
Let’s review some basic information about how MED-V: The way MED-V V2 works is the Windows 7 host machine connects to the Guest Virtual PC through an RDP-style connection. This basically turns the Windows XP Virtual PC into a mini-RDP server. This must always be in the back of your mind while you test...
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26 Feb 2013
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MED-V: How to Customize and Repackage a Workspace using PowerShell
Steve TH - MSFT
One of the benefits of MED-V 2 was the introduction of PowerShell to control, manage, and deploy the MED-V workspace. A good example of where PowerShell comes in handy is when you have a workspace that you have already configured and packaged – but now you need to make an adjustment to the configuration...
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9 Oct 2012
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Some issues with the MED-V V2 Toolkit and how to Remediate them
Steve TH - MSFT
I wanted to address some issues that have been seen with the MED-V Toolkit. These are minor/cosmetic issues and can easily be remediated. MED-V Toolkit Freezing There is a known issue where the MED-V Administration toolkit freezes when attempting to change the logging level while MED-V first time...
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7 Sep 2012
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Using Virtual PC with Windows 7: Be sure to use Integration Features when the Narrator Accessibility Feature is Enabled
Steve TH - MSFT
There is an important item to be aware of if you are using Windows Virtual PC (VPC7) and you are also using the Windows Narrator Accessibility feature. The Narrator is an excellent aid for the visually impaired as it reads screen text and echoes verbally various actions. In addition, it will echo verbally...
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6 Aug 2012
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How MED-V Affects Windows XP End-of-Life Support Policy (It Doesn’t.)
Steve TH - MSFT
Lately, I have many customers who are in the process or quickly planning their migration from Windows XP to Windows 7. Some of them are even looking to become early adopters of Windows 8. In the process of inventorying, rationalizing, and providing application compatibility remediation for their legacy...
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29 Jul 2012
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MED-V V2: Using the CTRL-ALT-Pause Key Combination to Access Hidden Dialog boxes in MED-V
Steve TH - MSFT
If you are experiencing issues with MED-V published applications or startup programs such as: Hidden dialogs (intentional or unintentional) Pop-up or child windows not displaying correctly Bubble notifications You may notice that some of those issues are resolved with many known...
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11 Jul 2012
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MED-V V2: How to Enable Advanced Logging
Steve TH - MSFT
In MED-V V2 all events logs are stored on the MED-V Host (Windows 7) and the MED-V Guest (Windows XP) using the “MEDV” event log. By default the event logs are set to Error and Warning events. Additional Debug level logging can be enabled via the registry in both the guest and the host by...
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10 Jul 2012
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Troubleshooting MED-V V2 Workspace Authentication
Steve TH - MSFT
One feature introduced into MED-V v2 is the option to allow a seamless authentication experience for the user if desired. While MED-V v1 allowed for the synchronization of the MED-V Client credentials with the user account inside the MED-V guest workspace operation system, some users wanted a more seamless...
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3 Nov 2011
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Use the MOFCOMP Utility to fix MED-V Error 7006
Steve TH - MSFT
A WMI feature of MED-V v2 lets you configure your environment to detect certain network changes that might occur after MED-V workspaces are deployed and that can affect MED-V. The feature includes a component running in the guest operating system that is notified of network configuration changes on the...
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13 Oct 2011
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Help! My Virtual PC Appears to be Possessed!!!! (a.k.a - the Case of the Auto-Hibernating Virtual PC)
Steve TH - MSFT
I recently encountered a customer issue where, periodically, for what appears to be no reason at all, while a user is working in a Virtual PC (virtual machine in Windows Virtual PC for Windows 7) - it will hibernate on its own. In some cases, the user was in the process of doing work. At first I did...
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30 Aug 2011
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How an Enterprise Administrator can Determine MED-V 2.0 FTS Completion and Provide Remediation quickly.
Steve TH - MSFT
When deploying large amounts of MED-V 2.0 workspaces in the enterprise, Microsoft offers several flexible options for determining on a large scale if MED-V First-time-setup occurred properly. The goal of this is to be able to incorporate this into an existing software/operations management infrastructure...
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26 Aug 2011
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