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The successor to Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PC's, Windows Thin PC is based off of Windows 7 (Windows Embedded Standard 7) and includes a thin client that can be used on older computers for personal or business users who do not want or do not have the option to upgrade hardware. | The successor to Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PC's, Windows Thin PC is based off of Windows 7 (Windows Embedded Standard 7) and includes a thin client that can be used on older computers for personal (not available in retail market) or business users who do not want or do not have the option to upgrade hardware. Only legal way of obtaining Windows Thin PC is Microsoft Software Assurance, which is targeted at enterprise markets. Thin PC uses KMS/Volume license activation | ||
== Removed Features == | |||
*Windows Search function is disabled by default. This means that explorer windows or the start menu do not have the search bar. | |||
== 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. | |||
Revision as of 20:54, 28 January 2013
The successor to Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PC's, Windows Thin PC is based off of Windows 7 (Windows Embedded Standard 7) and includes a thin client that can be used on older computers for personal (not available in retail market) or business users who do not want or do not have the option to upgrade hardware. Only legal way of obtaining Windows Thin PC is Microsoft Software Assurance, which is targeted at enterprise markets. Thin PC uses KMS/Volume license activation
Removed Features
- Windows Search function is disabled by default. This means that explorer windows or the start menu do not have the search bar.
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.
