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Description of Microsoft Application Virtualization 4.6 Service Pack 1

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INTRODUCTION

Microsoft Application Virtualization 4.6 Service Pack 1 (App-V 4.6 SP1) is now available. This service pack provides the latest updates to Microsoft Application Virtualization 4.6. Additionally, this service pack includes some improvements and a rollup of hotfixes.
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How to obtain App-V 4.6 SP1

This service pack update is available on the Microsoft Download Center. To download the service pack, visit the following Microsoft website:
Download Microsoft Application Virtualization 4.6 Service Pack 1 (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=3B48DBFE-612D-4806-B737-9254BD9B2445)
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Improvements

App-V 4.6 SP1 contains the following improvements:

Improved sequencing experience

The App-V 4.6 SP1 Sequencer is updated to help improve the sequencing process and to create a more predictable packaging experience. The following improvements are implemented in this update:
  • App-V Package Accelerators can be used to automatically sequence large and complex applications.
  • Improved support when you use App-V project templates.
  • Step-by-step instructions in sequencing.
  • Improved reporting to identify sequencing issues.
Support for read-only cache on RDS

App-V 4.6 SP1 now supports a shared cache that is read-only in both Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and Remote Desktop Services (RDS) environments.

Support for the sequencing of Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0

App-V 4.6 SP1 now supports the sequencing of the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0.

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Customer feedback and hotfix rollup

App-V 4.6 SP1 also includes a rollup of fixes to address issues in the App-V 4.6 release. These fixes include a combination of known issues and of customer feedback from our internal teams, partners, and customers who use App-V 4.6.

This service pack also includes a rollup of the following hotfixes:
981787  (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981787/ ) Hotfix Package 1 for Microsoft Application Virtualization 4.6 RTM: April 2010
983173  (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983173/ ) Hotfix Package 2 for Microsoft Application Virtualization 4.6 RTM: June 2010
2307495  (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2307495/ ) Hotfix Package 3 for Microsoft Application Virtualization 4.6 RTM: August 2010
2432513  (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2432513/ ) Hotfix Package 4 for Microsoft Application Virtualization 4.6 RTM: October 2010
For more information about App-V 4.6 SP1, visit the following Microsoft TechNet website:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=212553 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=212553)
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Known issues

For more information about known issues, visit the following Microsoft TechNet website:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=202611 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=202611)
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APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Application Virtualization 4.6 for Terminal Services
  • Microsoft Application Virtualization 4.6 for Windows Desktops
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