App-V FAQ: Where can I download App-V?
Depending on how you license App-V, you may need to download the ISO from different sources:
App-V for Desktops
To obtain the App-V for Desktops software, you must be a valid Software Assurance customer. App-V for Desktops is available in the Microsoft Desktop Optimisation Pack (MDOP) download:
- Log into the Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Centre: http://licensing.microsoft.com
- Navigate to the Software Downloads section
- Find the Software Assurance section
- Download the latest Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack for Software Assurance version (currently MDOP 2012)
- Extract the ISO to obtain the App-V components
App-V for RDS
App-V for RDS is available from the Microsoft Download Center. These downloads are available to anyone, but you must have valid RDS Client Access Licenses to run this software in production:
- Microsoft Application Virtualization for Remote Desktop Services 4.6
- Microsoft Application Virtualization 4.5 for Terminal Services / Remote Desktop Services
TechNet and MSDN Subscribers
If you have a TechNet or MSDN subscription you can download several versions of App-V:
- Login into TechNet or MSDN with your Windows Live ID
- Navigate to Downloads and Product Keys
- App-V for RDS can be found under Product Categories / Servers / Application Virtualization.
- App-V for Desktops be found under Product Categories / Servers / Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack or Servers / Application Virtualization.
The following downloads should be available to TechNet and MSDN subscribers
- Application Virtualization 4.6 for Remote Desktop Services Service Pack 1 (x86) - CD (Multiple Languages)
- Application Virtualization Hosting for Desktops, Version 4.6 Service Pack 1 (x86) - CD (Multiple Languages)
- Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack 2012 (x86 and x64) - DVD
App-V 4.6 Service Packs
App-V 4.6 Service Packs are available from the Microsoft Downloads Center:
- Microsoft Application Virtualization 4.6 Service Pack 2
- Microsoft Application Virtualization 4.6 Service Pack 1
Is a trial version of App-V available?
Microsoft does not provide a trial version of App-V, there are a couple of ways that you can start testing App-V before deciding on whether it’s the right product for your environment. The App-V for RDS software is freely available on the Microsoft Download Center (although make sure you are licensed before you use it in production). Alternatively Microsoft provides a set of labs that you can use to become familiar with App-V:
