To use effectively, the core process involves "capturing" an application’s installation on a clean system to create a portable, standalone executable. 1. Preparation: Setting Up a Clean Environment

: Launch the application, set preferences (like homepages or disabling updates), and then close it .

: Take a snapshot of the VM in its "clean" state so you can quickly revert for future captures. 2. Installation and Initial Scan

: Click Prescan to let ThinApp document the current state of your system's registry and files. 3. Application Capture Process

For the best results, use a with no other software installed.

: Use the lowest OS version you plan to deploy to (e.g., capture on Windows 7 to run on Windows 10).

: While the wizard is minimized, install the application you want to virtualize (e.g., Firefox, Office).