Application Compatibility

Find tools and step-by-step guides to help you discover applications, assess compatibility with the Windows operating system, and address compatibility issues prior to deployment.

Springboard Series Spotlight

Virtual Roundtable: Windows 7 Application Compatibility and Virtualization
Learn how virtualization tools can alleviate application compatibility concerns whether you're migrating from Windows Vista or Windows XP, and help you reduce testing times, expedite deployment, and streamline PC management.

Learn About Common Compatibility Challenges Understanding Application Compatibility in Your Environment Understanding Windows 7 Application Compatibility Getting Started with Application Compatibility in a Windows Deployment Five Steps to Windows 7 Application Readiness

Discover Applications and Assess Compatibility Introduction to the Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) ACT Technical Reference Using ACT   Troubleshooting ACT Asset Inventory Service (AIS) Overview Deploying AIS Create a Software Inventory Report in AIS

Mitigate or Fix Compatibility Issues Managing Shims in an Enterprise Overview of Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) App-V Deployment Considerations Planning for App-V Deployment Windows Virtual PC Evaluation Guide   Addressing Application Compatibility When Migrating to Internet Explorer 8 (or Internet Explorer 9) Tools for Debugging Web Applications Local Physical to Virtual (P2V) Migration Using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit

Watch Demonstrations and Tutorials

	Getting Started with the Application Compatibility Toolkit Find out how to use ACT to discover applications and obtain initial compatibility findings.			Generate an Application Inventory Learn how to use ACT Data Collection Packages to discover and analyze applications in your environment.
	Analyzing Compatibility Data See how data is collected in ACT, how to prioritize applications, and how to synchronize your application portfolio.			Mitigating Compatibility Issues with Common Fixes Learn how to use the Compatibility Administrator tool in ACT to author custom compatibility fixes.

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