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Run an Application in an SWV Layer

This scenario shows you how to capture application data in a Symantec Workspace Virtualization layer.

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In this scenario, the end user has the following installed:

  • Microsoft Word

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  • On the managed computer, create the Microsoft Word document C:\document\important document.doc

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  • Configure the policy details as follows:
    • Enable the policy using the On/Off toggle.
    • Name - Run Microsoft Word in an SVS layer.
    • Description - Capture Microsoft Word data in an SVS layer.
    • Select MS Word as the Include Filter.
    • Save changes to the policy
  • In Microsoft Word, create a document and save it to C:\document\suspect document.doc.
  • Close Microsoft Word.
  • Verify the document is not visible in Windows Explorer; it has been isolated by the layer.
  • Disable the policy and attempt to open the document. The document will no longer exist as the layer is no longer active for Microsoft Word.