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Microsoft Application Virtualization

Stores XML and non-XML files together in a single entity.

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    What is Microsoft Application Virtualization?

    The appv file is a container that stores XML and non-XML files together in a single entity, built upon the AppX format which is based on the Open Packaging Conventions (OPC) standard. This file format enables the packaging and distribution of applications, allowing users to access and run the application from a single, self-contained file

    Highlights

    • Bundling of XML and non-XML files into a single container
    • Utilization of the AppX format, which is based on the OPC standard
    • Facilitation of application packaging and distribution
    • Provision of a self-contained file for user access and application execution

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