In case you want to update your Windows Embedded 8 Standard image in the field, you will need to re-activate your image. This can be tricky, if your device has no internet connection and would require to do the activation by phone. Also it limits the possibility of doing automated image updates. Therefore we have [...]
Elbacom presents the Project Knight 2000 - an intelligent system showcase that is fully equipped with Windows Embedded and other Microsoft technologies. It was shown on the Embedded World 2013 in Nuremberg and was remotely displayed on the SPS 2012 in Nuremberg. The car is running Windows Embedded 8 Standard and is connected to the [...]
If you configure an automatic logon on Windows Embedded 8 Standard (e.g. with control UserPasswords) right after the installation you will notice that your configuration gets lost after the reboot. Then you will need to reconfigure the automatic logon again. The reason for this behavior is that the setup creates the AutoAdminLogonCount value in the [...]
If you try to install Adobe Flash in Windows Embedded 8 Standard you will most likely get to the troubleshooting website of Windows 8. All solutions posted there will not work and if you try to install the KB2758994 you will see the error message “The update is not applicable to your computer.”. There is [...]
Microsoft has released the next version of Windows Embedded POSReady which is now named Windows Embedded 8 Industry Pro. This new version is built upon the reliable Windows 8 operating system. With the Retail SKU it is specifically targeted for Point of Service devices which can be kiosks, scanners, POS terminals, and many more. The [...]
Elbacom did a technical webinar for Windows Embedded 8 Standard which is now available for you to download. Please register on our website to get access to the file.The webinar covers the following topics: General Overview Installation New Features Lockdown Features Branding Features Unique Tools
Windows Embedded 8 Standard is available for ordering starting today. Download the toolkit for free from the Microsoft Windows Embedded website and start developing the next generation embedded devices! For more information visit our Windows Embedded 8 Standard info page: https://www.elbacom.com/embedded/products/wes/wes8
Wolfgang Unger has received the ”Technical Circle of Excellence Award 2013" for his outstanding work for Windows Embedded technologies.
Microsoft released the Windows Embedded 8 Industry – Release Preview which includes a new touch-friendly setup experience. The new UI also enables you to activate the Lockdown Features prior installation – including the Unified Write Filter, Keyboard Filter and Gesture Filter. Here is a short guide to install Windows Embedded 8 Industry – Release Preview: [...]
If you are trying to install the File Based Write Filter Management Tool under POSReady 7 with the unattended switch /q the setup will crash. A normal installation by using the wizard will work but what if you still want to install the packages unattended? I tried to find a solution for this and found [...]