The Windows 7 virtual machine templates (sequencer and standalone test client) used for creating virtual applications for Microsoft App-V  have been updated with the following: 

• IE8 upgraded to IE9
• Visual C++ Redistributable 2005, 2008, 2010 and 2012 (x64 and x86) installed/upgraded to latest versions
• Adobe Reader installed
• 7-Zip installed
• Latest security updates installed 

The Visual C++ Redistributables are pre-requisites for an increasing number of virtualised applications. These and IE9 will be released to the Windows 7 and VDI Services in the Summer. 

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IT Services