Application Packaging Interview Questions - Miscellaneous

• How to set a shortcut to install only on Windows7
• How to set a component to install only if .Net Framework 4.0 full is installed
• How to set a component to install only if operating system is 64bit ?
• If there are two MSIs, a.msi and b.msi , how to package the application such that a.msi installs on WinXP and b.msi doesnt install, but in Windows7 both MSIs install
• What is the use of Advertizing a shortcut?
• How to set a condition in MSI to install only if desktop screen resolution is above 1280x720
• How to set a custom action inside MSI to run CA after completing installation of MSI?
• How to create a package, to check for microsoft office apps, and if they are running prompt a message to user to close them, wait for 1min, if user doesn't close office apps. Force close them and install MSI. After installation is complete, display a message a to user that Office apps can be used now and the message shouldn't be closed until user clicks OK button

AdminStudio 11.5 Announced- New Features

Adding New Support for the Microsoft Private Cloud, App-V 5.0 and Windows 8 Migrations, and App Portal Bundle

For more details, Please visit http://www.flexerasoftware.com/company/newscenter/pressreleases/press-releases_14259.htm

Windows 8 - Copy Files

Windows 8  hasbetter copy paste functions that allow multiple file copy pasting and better memory usage.

Windows 8 - Start Button like Windows 7

It is possible to get  classic windows button by changing code in windows core. 

Microsoft is trying its best to disable classic startbutton which was present till Windows7.

Windows 8 - Task Manager

Windows 8 Store

Look of Windows 8 Store

Windows 8 - Enable Hyper-V Client

Goto Add/Remove Programs and open "Turn Windows Features On or Off"


Select Hyper-V and its submenus and click OK to install HyperV related features

Once Installation is completed, HyperV related shortcuts will be visisble as shown below: