Package Windows Apps from Live Installations
EtherApps Forge helps IT teams package Windows applications directly from live installations, including legacy software where the original installer is no longer available. Capture files, registry, services, and configs from source environments spanning Windows XP to Windows 11, then output deployment-ready MSI, MSIX, App-V, and MSIX app attach packages for Intune, AVD, Cloud PC, and Windows 11 migration projects.
Most Windows applications package cleanly. Some highly customised apps may still need additional remediation, which is where EtherAssist and packaging expertise matter.
How do you package Windows apps from live installations?
Capture the installed application, remediate blockers, and deliver deployment-ready packages without depending on the original installer media.
Capture from the live install
Record files, registry, services, and configuration data from the machine where the app already works, including legacy estates from Windows XP to Windows 11.
Remediate and build once
Use EtherAssist and CLI workflows to standardise remediation, reduce manual effort, and generate MSI, MSIX, App-V, or MSIX app attach from one capture workflow.
Deliver to modern endpoints
Move packaged applications into Windows 11, Intune, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Cloud PC programmes without stalling on missing installers or one-off service engagements.
Pipeline
Capture, package, deliver.
From legacy applications to deployment-ready packages. AI-assisted automation across the full pipeline with CLI and AI support.
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What does EtherApps Forge capture and convert?
EtherApps Forge captures the live-install footprint, applies remediation where needed, and converts the result into deployment-ready packages for modern endpoint delivery.
Files, registry, services, and configs
Capture the application footprint that matters when original installer media is missing, incomplete, corrupted, or locked behind legacy licensing constraints.
MSI, MSIX, App-V, and app attach outputs
Build deployment-ready package formats for modern software distribution and virtual delivery, then use CLI workflows and documentation to operationalise the output.
Windows 11, Intune, and cloud migration support
Support Windows 11 migration, Intune delivery, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Cloud PC packaging projects while building the business case for keeping packaging capability in-house.
Eliminate legacy security risks
Protect your organization from vulnerabilities and meet compliance requirements.
Compliance Ready
Implement a repeatable, auditable packaging process that supports ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, and NCSC CAF requirements.
Future-Ready Security
Prepare for Windows 11 and Copilot+ PCs with modern packaging that aligns to app attach patterns and enterprise Zero-Trust policies (TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, and policy-driven deployment).
Calculate Your Carbon Savings
See how modernising legacy applications reduces environmental footprint and operational energy costs - at any scale.
Power Saved
100,000W
-91% per device
CO₂ Saved/Year
438.0 tonnes
95 cars off road
Based on 110W → 10W reduction per device, UK grid carbon intensity
Figures are indicative; see methodology in the calculator.
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