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{{ | {{Infobox Windows | ||
|image = | |imagecaption = Windows Thin PC | ||
| | |image = Windows-thin-pc.png | ||
|codename = Thin PC | |||
|kernel = NT 6.1 | |kernel = NT 6.1 | ||
|arch = x86, x64 | |arch = x86, x64 | ||
|build = | |build = 6.1.7600.0 (RTM) | ||
|release = June | |release = 6th June 2011 | ||
|licence = Microsoft EULA | |licence = Microsoft EULA | ||
|support = | |support = 12th October 2021 | ||
|previous = | |based = [[Windows Embedded 7]] | ||
|previous = [[Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PCs]] | |||
|next = N/A | |next = N/A | ||
}} | }} | ||
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Windows Thin PC uses KMS/Volume license activation. | Windows Thin PC uses KMS/Volume license activation. | ||
== Removed | == Removed features == | ||
Various components and features of Windows 7 have been removed, including but not limited to: ''.NET Framework 3.5 with Client Profile'', ''Games Explorer'', ''System Restore'', ''Tablet PC Support'', ''Windows Backup and Restore'', ''Windows Defender'', ''Windows Disc Image Burner'', ''Windows DVD Maker'', and ''Windows Photo Viewer''. | Various components and features of Windows 7 have been removed, including but not limited to: ''.NET Framework 3.5 with Client Profile'', ''Games Explorer'', ''System Restore'', ''Tablet PC Support'', ''Windows Backup and Restore'', ''Windows Defender'', ''Windows Disc Image Burner'', ''Windows DVD Maker'', and ''Windows Photo Viewer''. | ||
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Windows Thin PC includes 134 fonts, compared to the default 436 in Windows 7. | Windows Thin PC includes 134 fonts, compared to the default 436 in Windows 7. | ||
== Resource | == 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. | 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. | 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. | ||
== Builds == | |||
{{Builds Legend}} | |||
=== Community Technology Preview === | |||
* '''''[[Windows Thin PC/1.1.0225.0.win7sp1 rtm embedded pos.110225-1900|1.1.0225.0.win7sp1_rtm_embedded_pos.110225-1900]]''''' - Official Community Technology Preview 1 | |||
=== Release Candidate === | |||
* '''''[[Windows Thin PC/1.1.0225.0.win7sp1 rtm embedded pos.110225-1900|1.1.0242.0.win7sp1_rtm_embedded_pos.110420-1302]]''''' - Official Release Candidate | |||
=== RTM === | |||
* '''''[[Windows Thin PC/1.1.0225.0.win7sp1 rtm embedded pos.110225-1900|1.1.0242.0.win7sp1_rtm_embedded_pos.110427-1759]]''''' | |||
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Latest revision as of 19:31, 23 July 2021
Windows Thin PC | |
Codename Preliminary name |
Thin PC |
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Kernel version | NT 6.1 |
CPU architecture | x86, x64 |
Release date | 6th June 2011 |
Support end | 12th October 2021 |
Based on | Windows Embedded 7 |
Preceded by | Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PCs |
Succeeded by | N/A |
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
Various components and features of Windows 7 have been removed, including but not limited to: .NET Framework 3.5 with Client Profile, Games Explorer, System Restore, Tablet PC Support, Windows Backup and Restore, Windows Defender, Windows Disc Image Burner, Windows DVD Maker, and Windows Photo Viewer.
In addition, Windows Thin PC does not allow one to turn available Windows features on or off.
Windows Thin PC includes 134 fonts, compared to the default 436 in Windows 7.
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.
Builds
- No information available
- Existence doubtful
- Information or pictures available
- Leaked or released
Community Technology Preview
- 1.1.0225.0.win7sp1_rtm_embedded_pos.110225-1900 - Official Community Technology Preview 1
Release Candidate
- 1.1.0242.0.win7sp1_rtm_embedded_pos.110420-1302 - Official Release Candidate