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Chapter 2 Capturing Applications
Specify entry points, container files, and internal tracking names in the wizard
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Select the check boxes for user‐accessible entry points.
The wizard populates the list with executable files that ThinApp installed during the capture process, and automatically selects the executable files that were directly accessible through the desktop or Start menu shortcuts.
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Select the primary data container, the file that stores virtual files and registry information, from the list based on the selected entry points.
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If the size of the primary container is smaller than 200MB, ThinApp creates a .exe file as the primary container. For a small application such as Firefox, any .exe file can serve as the main data container.
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If the size of the primary container is larger than 200MB, ThinApp creates a separate.dat file as the primary container because Windows XP and Windows 2000 cannot show shortcut icons for large .exe files. Generating separate small .exe files along with the .dat file fixes the problem.
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If the size of the primary container is between 200MB and 1.5GB, ThinApp creates the default .dat file unless you select a .exe file to override the default .dat file.
If you select a .exe file to override the default .dat file when size of the primary container is between 200MB and 1.5GB, ignore the generated warning.
Selecting a .exe file allows all applications to work properly but might prevent the proper display of icons.
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If you cannot select a primary data container, type a primary data container name.
If you plan to use the Application Sync utility to update a captured application, ThinApp uses the primary data container name during the process. You must use the same name across multiple versions of the application. You might not be able to select the same primary data container name from the list. For example, Microsoft Office 2003 and Microsoft Office 2007 do not have common entry point names.
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(Optional) Change the inventory name that ThinApp uses for internal tracking of the application in the Package.ini file.
Using the thinreg.exe utility or deploying the captured application as an MSI file causes the inventory name to appear in the Add or Remove Programs dialog box for Windows.
Proceed to specify Active Directory information and the sandbox location. See “Specify Active Directory Access and Sandbox Locations” on page 20.
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