VMware Thin

VMware Thin is a Windows utility for creating portable versions of any app installed in the system. Like Docker, it strips away unnecessary dependencies and registry entries, allowing users to quickly transfer software products between different computers or virtual environments.

Main purpose

With the help of this tool you are able to convert any application to a portable package by removing unneeded internal dependencies. Resulting files are self contained, meaning that they can be launched on a target computer without installation.

After starting the program users are instructed to scan the system registry to identify all compatible products. The next step is to choose the required utilities and click the Next button to begin creating portable packages.

Please note that the free trial version of VMware Thin will expire 60 days after activation.

Benefits

By isolating applications from the underlying operating system, VMware ThinApp minimizes the risk of virus infections and internal conflicts. Moreover, it simplifies the process of updating and patching installed software.

Users can streamline the deployment and management of third party products by generating portable versions. Supported target environments include physical desktops and various types of virtual machines.