Phase 1: Collecting Your Compatibility Data

Applies To: Windows 7, Windows Vista

This section provides detailed information and step-by-step instructions for configuring and deploying your data-collection packages to successfully collect your application compatibility data.

In This Section

Topic Name Description

Identifying Computers for Data Collection Package Deployment

Includes detailed information about how to decide where to deploy your data-collection packages.

Creating a Data Collection Package

Includes detailed information and step-by-step instructions about creating and configuring a data-collection package, including descriptions for each of the compatibility evaluators that are available for use. This section also provides detailed information about the Advanced Settings dialog box.

Deploying a Data Collection Package

Includes detailed information and step-by-step instructions about how to deploy your data-collection package to your organization. This section also provides detailed guidance about deploying the Update Compatibility Evaluator (UCE) and about output logging.

Performing Common Collection Tasks

Includes detailed information and step-by-step instructions about how to access, view, and delete your data-collection packages, how to import and export your data-collection packages, and how to activate and close the application windows.

See Also

Concepts

Using the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT)
ACT Walkthrough Exercises
Application Compatibility Toolkit Technical Reference