How to Determine Whether to Edit or Upgrade a Virtual Application Package
Use the following table to help determine whether a virtual application package can be opened for edit, whether you need to create a new version of the package, or whether either option is available, using the App-V Sequencer.
| Action | Open for edit | Open for upgrade |
|---|---|---|
View package properties. |
Yes |
Yes |
View package change history. |
Yes |
Yes |
View associated package files. |
Yes |
Yes |
Edit registry settings. |
Yes |
Yes |
Review additional package settings (except operating system file properties). |
Yes |
Yes |
Create associated Windows Installer (MSI). |
Yes |
Yes |
Modify OSD file. |
Yes |
Yes |
Compress and uncompress package. |
Yes |
Yes |
Add file type associations. |
Yes |
Yes |
Rename shortcuts. |
Yes |
Yes |
Set virtualized registry key state (override / merge). |
Yes |
Yes |
Set virtualized folder state. |
Yes |
Yes |
Edit virtual file system mappings. |
Yes |
Yes |
Review all associated operating system file properties for a package. |
No |
Yes |
Add additional services. |
No |
Yes |
Add additional files. |
No |
Yes |
Collect and configure associated security descriptors. |
No |
Yes |
Apply security updates or upgrade to a new version. |
No |
Yes |
Add an additional application. |
No |
Yes |
Apply updates that require the application to open. |
No |
Yes |
Apply updates that require the computer to restart. |
No |
Yes |
Related topics
How to Edit an Existing Virtual Application
How to Upgrade an Existing Virtual Application