7 Reasons for Windows 7

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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.

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.

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.

4. Bitlocker & Bitlocker to Go

Protect the systems harddisk and bind it to the TPM chip. This way the harddisk will only work if it is in the device – all your IP will be protected.

5. AppLocker

Only run applications which you have added to a whitelist. This way no unwanted application can run on your device.

6. Language Packs

Windows 7 is available in more than 30 languages. You can switch the language on the fly.

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.

Embedded Editions Feature Matrix

OS	Windows 7 Professional for Embedded Systems	Windows 7 Ultimate for Embedded Systems
CPUs supported	2	2
AppLocker
BitLocker Drive Encryption
BranchCache
DirectAccess
Language Packs
VHD Boot
Subsystem for Unix-based Applications
MultiTouch
DISM
Windows Media Center

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 Toolset needed to create your images
X15-81643	Windows 7 Ultimate for Embedded Systems – English OPK	Free of charge Toolset needed to create your images
X15-81612	Windows 7 Professional for Embedded Systems – German OPK	Free of charge Toolset needed to create your images
X15-81608	Windows 7 Professional for Embedded Systems – English OPK	Free of charge Toolset needed to create your images

Availability and Support

Available	End of Mainstream Support	End of Extended Support
30.09.2024	13.01.2015	14.01.2020