Windows Thin PC: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 10:28, 17 March 2013

Windows Thin PC is the successor to Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PC's. It is based on the embedded version of Windows 7 (Windows Embedded Standard 7), and serves as a thin client which can be used on older computers for users who do not want or do not have the option to upgrade hardware. The operating system is not available in the retail market, so the only legal way to obtain Windows Thin PC is through Microsoft's Software Assurance program, which is targeted at enterprise markets. Windows Thin PC uses KMS/Volume license activation.

Removed Features

Windows Search functionality is removed by default. Explorer windows and the Start menu do not have the Instant Search bar.
System Restore is removed.
Windows Defender is removed.

Resource Usage

Although the OS is designed to repurpose older machines (much like WinFLP), it is not compatible with much older hardware that the latter is, including hardware from the Pentium 2-era.

For example, WinFLP can run on Pentium 1 systems, while Thin PC can not. WinFLP is also able to boot with only 128 MB of RAM.

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 == Resource Usage ==
-While Thin PC is targeted for older computers, it really does not play well with very old systems, such as Pentium 2-era systems. For example, Windows Fundamentals For Lecacy PC:S can run on Pentium 1 systems, while Thin PC can not. Thin PC will also not be able to boot with 128 mb ram, while FLP can.
+Although the OS is designed to repurpose older machines (much like WinFLP), it is not compatible with much older hardware that the latter is, including hardware from the Pentium 2-era.
+For example, WinFLP can run on Pentium 1 systems, while Thin PC can not. WinFLP is also able to boot with only 128 MB of RAM.