Windows Standard 7 RC ?

aviv00 · **Joined:** Tue Mar 18, 2008 11:57 am **Posts:** 255

did someone try it ?

i think to move to it

Dark Server 2008 · **Joined:** Fri Jan 22, 2010 8:47 am **Posts:** 13

Isn't Windows Embedded for thin clients and other types of devices?

Can you even install it on a regular computer?

I remember a couple of years ago when I had a thin client in my office that I worked on, it had XP on it and it was pretty basic.

If you can install it on a regular computer, what kind of benefits would there be over the regular Windows 7 which Embedded 2011 Standard seems to be based on?

We are talking about using it on a regular computer right?

Arris · **Posted:** Thu Jan 28, 2010 1:21 pm

Interesting stuff, aviv00! Thanks for posting!

Dark Server 2008 wrote:

Isn't Windows Embedded for thin clients and other types of devices?

That's also what I thought, but it turns out that it is a Windows version that is fully customizable! I think this is the Windows we could all dream of: every Windows component can be chosen whether you want it to be installed or not!

Here are screens I took from the installation (not in order, will fix that later; have an appointment now): http://img209.imageshack.us/gal.php?g=w ... 11ctp2.png

You should try it in a Virtual Machine too! :geek:

Dark Server 2008 · **Joined:** Fri Jan 22, 2010 8:47 am **Posts:** 13

Whoah.......That looks pretty awesome Arris, Ok I'm officially convinced that you can use it as a regular OS.

Well it really sounds like a dream to configure everything the way you like it and want it, pretty much what I do everytime I install an OS afterwards.

As the Microsoft :geek:

I am I'm probably pretty soon will get the itch to try this out, I can feel it...not long now...

aviv00 · **Joined:** Tue Mar 18, 2008 11:57 am **Posts:** 255

Dark Server 2008 wrote:

Whoah.......That looks pretty awesome Arris, Ok I'm officially convinced that you can use it as a regular OS.

Well it really sounds like a dream to configure everything the way you like it and want it, pretty much what I do everytime I install an OS afterwards.

As the Microsoft :geek:

I am I'm probably pretty soon will get the itch to try this out, I can feel it...not long now...

yea! i agree with u
but i duno if working ok like normal os

yes Arris i think that is very relevant to us

server users

xxcom9a · **Posted:** Thu Jan 28, 2010 9:01 pm

Once again, Microsoft can never get their facts straight when I ask them a question.

Xxcom9a wrote:

Dear Microsoft,

1) Can you install WES on a laptop, in a dual-boot configuration?

2) Can you install WES in Microsoft Virtual PC?

Microsoft wrote:

Windows Embedded Standard is a suite of tools sold to OEMs that allow them to build custom versions of the operating system for their devices. It is for use with a single-purpose device (like an ATM machine or a Kiosk) – in other words it cannot be installed and used as a multi-purpose PC.

I had asked them this before because Windows Embedded Standard caught my eye. I wasn't going to download it if I couldn't use it in VMWare or anything, but if you say it works, then I'm definetely going to try it!

Arris · **Posted:** Thu Jan 28, 2010 11:36 pm

Windows Embedded Standard 2011 CTP2 can be downloaded from here.

Here is the list of all components that can be chosen during the (x64) setup:

Code:

[+] .NET Framework
      .NET Framework 2.0
      .NET Framework 2.0 Client Profile
      .NET Framework 3.0
      .NET Framework 3.0 Client Profile
      .NET Framework 3.5
      .NET Framework 3.5 Client Profile
[+] Application Support
      COM OLE Application Support
      COM+ Application Support
      MSMQ
      Win32 Application Runtimes and Libraries
[+] Boot Environments
      Enhanced Write Filter Boot Environment
      Windows Boot Environment
[+] Browsers
      [+] Internet Explorer 8
            Internet Explorer 8 Browser
            Internet Explorer 8 Engine and Display
            Internet Explorer 8 Foundation
[+] Data Access and Storage
      Windows Data Access Components
      Windows Data Access Components - SQL
[+] Data Integrity
      Shadow Copy Volume Interface
      Shadow Copy Volume Service
      Windows Backup and Restore
      Windows Side by Side
[+] Device Framework
      Standard Windows USB Stack
[+] Devices and Printers
      Device Framework
      Device Uer Experience
      Driver Frameworks
      Fax and Scan
      Printing Utilities and Management
      Sensor and Location Platform
[+] Diagnostics
      Common Diagnostic Tools
      Performance Monitoring
      Problem Reports and Solutions
      User
[+] Embedded Enabling Features
      [+] Edition Branding
            Unbranded Startup Screens
            Windows Embedded Standard Startup Screens
      Bootable Windows USB Stack
      Custom Logon Desktop Background Images
      Dialog Box Filter
      Enhanced Write Filter with HORM
      File Based Write Filter (FBWF)
      Hide Boot Screens
      Message Box Default Reply
      RAM Disk Controller
      Registry Filter
      Web Services on Devices for .NET
[+] Fonts
      Bitmap Fonts
      Japanese Fonts
      Japanese Supplemental Fonts
      Korean Fonts
      Korean Supplemental Fonts
      Middle East, South East and South Asian Fonts
      Middle East, South East and South Asian Supplemental Fonts
      Simplified Chinese Fonts
      Simplified Chinese Supplemental Fonts
      Traditional Chinese Fonts
      Traditional Chinese Supplemental Fonts
      TrueType Fonts
      Western Fonts
      Western Supplemental Fonts
[+] Graphics and Multimedia
      [+] Premium Codecs
            MPEG layer four codecs (license required)
            MPEG layer one and Dolby Digital Codecs (license required)
            MPEG layer three (MP3) Codecs (license required)
            MPEG layer two and H.264 Codecs (license required)
      Audio and Video Engines and Media Foundation
      DirectX and Windows Device Experience
      Graphics Platform
      Image Mastering API V2
      Windows Media Player 12
[+] International
      [+] IME
            IME Base Components
            IME Japanese Support
            IME Korean Support
            IME Simplified Chinese Support
            IME Traditional Chinese Support
      International Components and Language Services
      Language Pack Setup
[+] Internet Information Servies - IIS
      [+] IIS 7.0
            IIS 7.0
      Windows Process Activation Service
[+] Management
      [+] System Management
            Group Policy Management
            Microsoft Management Console (MMC)
            System Management Administrative Tools
            System Management Utilities
            Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)
      [+] Windows Update
            Windows Update Standalone Installer
            Windows Update User Interface
      Parental Control
      Power Management
      Windows Application Compatibility
      Windows PowerShell 2.0
[+] Networking
      [+] Base
            Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP)
            Internet Authentication Serivce
            Networking Base
            Networking Foundation
      BITS
      Bluetooth
      Domain Services
      IRDA and UNIMODEM
      Network Access Protection
      Network and Sharing Center
      Network Diagnostics
      Peer Networking
      Quality of Service
      Remote Access Service (RAS)
      Small Networking Services
      Telephony API Client
      Windows Firewall
      Wireless Networking
[+] Remote Connections
      Remote Desktop Connection
[+] Security
      [+] Security Credentials
            Credential Roaming Service
            Credentials and Certificate Management
            Windows Authorization Manager (AZMAN)
      Active Directory Rights Management
      AntiMalware
      Application Security
      Bitlocker Secure Startup
      Encrypted File System (EFS)
      Security Base
      Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Management
      Windows Security Center
[+] System Services
      [+] File System
            Advanced File System
            Core File System
            File and Folder Synchronization
            File Compression Utility
            Simplified Message Block (SMB)
      Remote Procedure Call
      Windows Installer
[+] User Interface
      [+] Help
            Embedded Core Help Content
            Help and Support Engine
            Remote Assistance
      [+] Microsoft Speech API
            Speech and Text
            Speech Chinese Simplified
            Speech Chinese Traditional
            Speech French
            Speech German
            Speech Japanese
            Speech Spanish
            Speech UK English
            Speech US English
      [+] Windows Shell
            Accessories
            Application User Experience
            Shell Controls and UI Support Functions
            Shell Foundation
            System Control Panel
            Windows Explorer
            Windows Explorer Shell
      Accessibility
      Command Prompt Shell with Custom Shell Support
      DVD Maker
      Mobility Center and SlideShow
      Natural Language 6
      Photo Viewer
      Search Indexing
      Tablet PC Support
      Text Services Framework
      Windows Search

xxcom9a wrote:

I had asked them this before because Windows Embedded Standard caught my eye. I wasn't going to download it if I couldn't use it in VMWare or anything, but if you say it works, then I'm definetely going to try it!

Haha, I'm curious what they mean with a "multi-purpose PC"!

You should definitely try it!

aviv00 wrote:

yes Arris i think that is very relevant to us

That's for sure! We chose Windows Server because it is a very tiny and clean Windows version by default, and people can add the features needed themselves. With Windows Embedded it is possible to start with almost nothing and choose all features you want during the setup.

Dark Server 2008 wrote:

As the Microsoft :geek:

I am I'm probably pretty soon will get the itch to try this out, I can feel it...not long now...

Shame on us we never looked at this Windows version before! :oops:

Dark Server 2008 · **Joined:** Fri Jan 22, 2010 8:47 am **Posts:** 13

Haha that's true, who would actually thought that it could look this great

Well I'm going to try it out later when I get home from work because I can't wait a bloody minute longer for this, thank god you can try it in a virtual environment.

aviv00 · **Joined:** Tue Mar 18, 2008 11:57 am **Posts:** 255

this is my config take 3221mb as it say
optional dependency unmarked
any suggestion ?:)

Code:

[+] .NET Framework
      .NET Framework 2.0
      .NET Framework 2.0 Client Profile
[+] Application Support
      COM OLE Application Support
      COM+ Application Support
      Win32 Application Runtimes and Libraries
[+] Boot Environments
      Enhanced Write Filter Boot Environment
[+] Browsers
      [+] Internet Explorer 8
            Internet Explorer 8 Browser
            Internet Explorer 8 Engine and Display
            Internet Explorer 8 Foundation
[+] Data Access and Storage
      Windows Data Access Components
[+] Device Framework
      Standard Windows USB Stack
[+] Devices and Printers
      Device Framework
      Device Uer Experience
      Driver Frameworks
      Printing Utilities and Management
[+] Diagnostics
      Common Diagnostic Tools
      Performance Monitoring
      User
[+] Embedded Enabling Features
      [+] Edition Branding
            Unbranded Startup Screens
      Bootable Windows USB Stack
      Custom Logon Desktop Background Images
      Dialog Box Filter
      Enhanced Write Filter with HORM
      File Based Write Filter (FBWF)
      Hide Boot Screens
      Message Box Default Reply
      RAM Disk Controller
      Registry Filter
[+] Fonts
      Middle East, South East and South Asian Fonts
      Western Fonts
[+] Graphics and Multimedia
      [+] Premium Codecs
            MPEG layer four codecs (license required)
            MPEG layer one and Dolby Digital Codecs (license required)
            MPEG layer three (MP3) Codecs (license required)
            MPEG layer two and H.264 Codecs (license required)
      Audio and Video Engines and Media Foundation
      DirectX and Windows Device Experience
      Graphics Platform
      Image Mastering API V2
      Windows Media Player 12
[+] International
      International Components and Language Services
      Language Pack Setup
[+] Management
      [+] System Management
            Group Policy Management
            Microsoft Management Console (MMC)
            System Management Administrative Tools
            System Management Utilities
            Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)
      [+] Windows Update
            Windows Update Standalone Installer
            Windows Update User Interface
      Power Management
      Windows Application Compatibility
      Windows PowerShell 2.0
[+] Networking
      [+] Base
            Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP)
            Internet Authentication Serivce
            Networking Base
            Networking Foundation
      BITS
      Bluetooth
      IRDA and UNIMODEM
      Network Access Protection
      Network and Sharing Center
      Network Diagnostics
      Peer Networking
      Quality of Service
      Remote Access Service (RAS)
      Telephony API Client
      Windows Firewall
      Wireless Networking
[+] Remote Connections
      Remote Desktop Connection
[+] Security
      [+] Security Credentials
            Credential Roaming Service
            Credentials and Certificate Management
            Windows Authorization Manager (AZMAN)
      Application Security
      Bitlocker Secure Startup
      Encrypted File System (EFS)
      Security Base
      Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Management
      Windows Security Center
[+] System Services
      [+] File System
            Advanced File System [ to boot from vhd ] 
            Core File System [ to boot from vhd ]
            File and Folder Synchronization
            File Compression Utility
            Simplified Message Block (SMB) [ from my tests this is need for services.msc to work good ]
      Windows Installer
[+] User Interface
      [+] Help
            Help and Support Engine
      [+] Windows Shell
            Accessories
            Application User Experience
            Shell Controls and UI Support Functions
            Shell Foundation
            System Control Panel
            Windows Explorer
            Windows Explorer Shell
      Mobility Center and SlideShow
      Photo Viewer
      Search Indexing

Arris · **Posted:** Sun Jan 31, 2010 1:23 am

aviv00 wrote:

any suggestion ?:)

If you don't use BitLocker/EFS you can also remove

Bitlocker Secure Startup
Encrypted File System (EFS)

You can't get it much smaller without losing essential parts I think.

This afternoon I also cooked some Windows Embedded which started up, but for some reason the Task Manager was missing, and also gadgets that view the CPU/Memory usage didn't work so I think I did remove too much! :lol:

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