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  • Wiki Page: Microsoft Anti-Virus Exclusion List

    One place on the web where you can find an updated list of ALL the AV exclusions you might want to configure for Windows Server. Feel free to add to the list, it is the wiki way! HINT : Subscribe to the RSS feed for this wiki page to get auto-notification when it is updated! Enterprise Configuration...
    on20 Sep 2013

  • Wiki Page: The Microsoft Hardware-Assisted Virtualization Detection Tool

    Do you have a bunch of random machines in your environment and need to know which have processors that support hardware assisted virtualization and if this setting is enabled? If so we have a tool for you: NOTE: This free tool does not work for Windows Server 2008 R2. For Windows...
    on12 Sep 2013

  • Wiki Page: Complete Listing of MED-V Variables in Version 1.0 Service Pack 1

    The following is a list of the entire default environment variables used by MED-V 1.0 SP1 organized by use context. Variables Allowed for Renaming Computer during VM Setup During the VM Setup process, there is an optional action to rename the computer. When configuring this process in the VM Setup...
    on6 Sep 2013

  • Wiki Page: A Closer Look at the MED-V Image and Data Repositories

    MED-V version 1.0 SP1 works with Virtual PC images to facilitate the underlying support for legacy applications on newer operating systems such as Windows Vista and Windows 7. These images are stored in repositories resident on MED-V clients. The default image repository is located in C:\Med-V Images...
    on6 Sep 2013

  • Wiki Page: MED-V: Only root level OU's are supported during First-Time-Setup

    For a persistent MED-V workspace, you have the option of configuring a MED-V VM setup script to run at the initial workspace launch. This is referred to as FTS (First Time Setup.) One of the script functions available is the option to join a domain. Among the parameters available to use when joining...
    on5 Sep 2013

  • Wiki Page: Duplicate:A Closer Look at the MED-V Image and Data Repositories

    MED-V version 1.0 SP1 works with Virtual PC images to facilitate the underlying support for legacy applications on newer operating systems such as Windows Vista and Windows 7. These images are stored in repositories resident on MED-V clients. The default image repository is located in C:\Med-V Images...
    on4 Sep 2013

  • Wiki Page: Behavior of Expired MED-V Workspaces Explained

    If a user is attempting to start a MED-V Workspace and the user receives a message stating that there are no workspaces available, or they see list of workspaces and the one intended for the user is not available, this is usually because of one of the following reasons: · The workspace has not been...
    on4 Sep 2013

  • Wiki Page: How to Join a MED-V client VM to a Domain

    You can easily join your VM to a specific domain using the following steps: Note: VM has to be installed with Windows XP that has VLK (Volume License Key), Retail/MSDN/OEM Installations will not work. Step 1: SID creation This step is relevant when you want to join one or more VMs that are...
    on4 Sep 2013

  • Wiki Page: Tips on modifying the MED-V ClientSettings.XML file

    With Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V) , there may be situations where the ClientSettings.XML file may need to be modified directly to adjust features and timeout values that are not available through the standard interface for modifying workspace policies. These values, including...
    on4 Sep 2013

  • Wiki Page: How MED-V Handles File Type Associations (FTAs)

    MED-V clients do not pass file type associations from the workspace to the host computer or vice-versa in version 1.0. You will be able to run two versions of the same application side-by-side but only documents aware of the virtual environment (through the application itself or through a published...
    on4 Sep 2013

  • Wiki Page: Deployment Alternatives to TrimTransfer in MED-V

    The TrimTransfer process in MED-V requires an initial host index process to run on the MED-V client in order to build a host index. This index is what is compared to the *.CKM.INDEX file that is included with the Packed Image that is uploaded to the MED-V Server. For more detailed information on TrimTransfer...
    on2 Sep 2013

  • Wiki Page: Using Variables to Manage the Naming of your Persistent MED-V Workspaces

    Many organizations want to use variables to simplify the naming and manageability of MED-V workspaces. While regular operating system environment variables cannot be used inside the workspace policy, MED-V has variables that can be used for persistent workspaces. The workspace policy must use the VM...
    on2 Sep 2013

  • Wiki Page: Recommendations for MED-V workspace image preparation

    When preparing images for use in a MED-V environment, there are several recommendations that should help to streamline performance, further allow for seamless integration, allow for ease of domain-based management, and assist with troubleshooting should an issue with the image arises. The purpose...
    on2 Sep 2013

  • Wiki Page: Recommendations for MED-V Image Optimization: Reducing the Image Footprint

    MED-V leverages virtual machines and guest operating systems to provide seamless integration for legacy applications, and the seamless integration of these applications into the host desktop is proving to be an excellent way of resolving application compatibility concerns for Windows Vista and Windows...
    on2 Sep 2013

  • Wiki Page: Installing MED-V on a Single Windows 7 Machine for Testing and Demonstration

    Whether you need to demonstrate MED-V in proof-of-concept situation for an application compatibility scenario or testing in an offline or development setting, gaining access to multiple machines may be challenging. Having a portable mechanism for testing MED-V is a needed option in many situations...
    on2 Sep 2013

  • Wiki Page: MED-V v1 Connection Settings and Credential Management

    Basic user settings such as server location and start options are stored in the ProfileInfo.XML file. When the MED-V client is installed, the settings specified during the installation will be placed into the machine’s default ProfileInfo.XML file located in the %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\MED-V\Profile\ directory...
    on2 Sep 2013

  • Wiki Page: When to Use SYSPREP and when to use the VM Preparation Tool for Configuring Auto Logon for MED-V Workspaces

    This article is meant to clarify when to use the VM Preparation Tool and when to use Sysprep when configuring auto-logon for MED-V workspaces. These two options are not designed to work in conjunction with one another and you should only use one or the other depending on the type of workspace you will...
    on2 Sep 2013

  • Wiki Page: The importance of the MED-V XML configuration files

    Do you work in multi-server MED-V environments? Do you currently have a MED-V development environment as well as a production environment? Will you be preparing images in a lab and then pre-staging images in production? If so then chances are you probably ran into the following error: Failed to...
    on30 Aug 2013

  • Wiki Page: MED-V V2: How to Enable Advanced URL Redirection Logging

    MED-V URL Redirection is comprised of just a few key components that work together to provide an effective solution for legacy browsing. Host-Side BHO – A Browser Helper Object (BHO), a type of IE plugin, is installed in IE on the host operating system. The BHO is notified every time IE is requested...
    on25 Aug 2013

  • Wiki Page: MED-V: Factors that Contribute to a Slow MED-V Workspace

    Assuming the basics have been considered (where the host operating system and the guest operating system have been allocated enough memory) here are some factors that can contribute to a slow starting and slow performing MED-V workspace: 1.) Use of Unecessary Services in the Guest: Disable any...
    on25 Aug 2013

  • Wiki Page: How to Create a Workspace Package on MED-V 2.0

    Introduction Before users begin to use the old applications you need to create a package containing an image of Windows XP. MED-V will be responsible for installing and configuring the advanced options during the process of creating the package. All this is done via the Workspace Package MED-V...
    on25 Aug 2013

  • Wiki Page: MED-V 2.0 Workspace Installation

    The MED-V framework has three installation packages: MED-V Workspace - Used to create, modify and manage the virtual images of the MED-V. MED-V Host Agent - Used on clients that have some VM package created by MED-V. MED-V Workspace Package - Package containing a virtual machine with...
    on25 Aug 2013

  • Wiki Page: What's new on MED-V 2.0

    Introduction Imagine that you need to migrate all your farm of workstations in a short period of time, making it impossible to adapt all their existing applications to new operating system. This is the dilemma of many network administrators today. Windows 7 by default and the Application Compatibility...
    on25 Aug 2013

  • Wiki Page: Windows XP Mode in Windows 7: How it Relates to Future Versions of MED-V

    There has been a significant amount of buzz and hot discussion regarding the forthcoming Windows XP Mode in Windows 7 and how it will relate to future versions of MED-V. The Windows Team recently posted a blog post regarding the integration of MED-V v2, Virtual PC 7, and Windows XP Mode in Windows...
    on12 Aug 2013

  • Wiki Page: MED-V V2: Using the CTRL-ALT-Pause Key Combination to Access Hidden Dialog Boxes in MED-V

    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...
    on2 Aug 2013
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