7 Reasons for Windows 7
For more information about a feature please click onto the feature.
| 1 | MultiTouch With a touch-sensitive screen and Windows 7, you can use your fingers to scroll, resize windows, play media, and pan and zoom on your PC. Use the Windows 7 Touch API to create powerful multitouch aware applications. |
5 | AppLocker Only run applications which you have added to a whitelist. This way no unwanted application can run on your device. |
| 2 | VHD Boot Install your Windows directly into a VHD file and boot from it. This enables you many features beginning from easier servicing, cloning, etc. |
6 | Language Packs Windows 7 is available in more than 30 languages. You can switch the language on the fly. |
| 3 | DirectAccess Connect to your corporate network without the need of VPN. If your device has internet access it will be automatically in the corporate network. |
7 | Deployment and Image Service Management Add or remove Windows features on the fly. You don't need to reinstall Windows - just add the features you need. |
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Bitlocker & Bitlocker to Go |
Embedded Editions Feature Matrix
| OS | Windows 7 Professional for Embedded Systems |
Windows 7 Ultimate for Embedded Systems |
| CPUs supported | 2 | 2 |
| AppLocker | No | Yes |
| BitLocker Drive Encryption | No | Yes |
| BranchCache | No | Yes |
| DirectAccess | No | Yes |
| Language Packs | No | Yes |
| VHD Boot | No | Yes |
| Subsystem for Unix-based Applications | No | Yes |
| MultiTouch | Yes | Yes |
| DISM | Yes | Yes |
| Windows Media Center | Yes | Yes |
Image Builder Process
Use the OPK Setup DVD directly on your target device to install your Windows 7 for Embedded System image.
The setup is completely the same as on a retail Windows 7 installation.
Licenses and Toolkit
| Licensenumber | Description | Notes |
| 42C-00022 | Windows 7 Professional for Embedded Systems | Each device needs one license |
| 44C-00022 | Windows 7 Ultimate for Embedded Systems | Each device needs one license |
| X15-81647 | Windows 7 Ultimate for Embedded Systems - German OPK |
Free of charge |
| X15-81643 | Windows 7 Ultimate for Embedded Systems - English OPK |
Free of charge |
| X15-81612 | Windows 7 Professional for Embedded Systems - German OPK |
Free of charge |
| X15-81608 | Windows 7 Professional for Embedded Systems - English OPK |
Free of charge |
| additional languages are available! |
Availability and Support
| Available | 30.09.2024 |
| End of Mainstream Support | 13.01.2015 |
| End of Extended Support | 14.01.2020 |
