Windows Embedded POSReady 7

Windows Embedded POSReady 7 is the successor of Windows Embedded POSReady 2009. It is a preconfigured operating system based on Windows Embedded 7 which has been optimized for Point of Service applications. An Windows 7 like setup allows you to install POSReady 7 with a few clicks directly on your target device. The installed image contains Embedded Enabling Features such as the Enhanced Write Filter, File Based Write Filter, Registry Filter, USB Boot and the new Keyboard Filter.

1. Easy Setup

Windows Embedded POSReady 7 has an easy installation wizard which allows you to install the operating system with a few mouse clicks.

2. Embedded Enabling Features

Protect your configuration using filter drivers like the Enhanced Write Filter, File Based Write Filter, Registry Filter, boot from USB and customize the shell the way you need it. Additionally the system allows you to block certain keys and key combination using the new Keyboard Filter.

3. Security

With features known from Windows 7 you can add additional security to your devices. Use AppLocker to only run predefined software or use BitLocker to completely encrypt your devices system drive.

4. Language Packs

Windows Embedded POSReady 7 will offer many language packs which can be integrated into the image. The UI language can be changed on the fly in the running image.

5. No Activation

Windows Embedded POSReady 7 does not need to be activated. Once a product key has been entered on build-time the image is fully activated. The image can be cloned as often as needed without any need to re-activate.

6. Compatibility

Windows Embedded POSReady 7 is 100% compatible to Windows 7. There is no need to rewrite or port your application to run onPOSReady 7. If it runs on Windows 7 it will run on Windows Embedded POSReady 7 without any change! Also all Windows 7 drivers will work on Windows Embedded POSReady 7.

Additional features in Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro

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The new Embedded Lockdown Manager allows administrators to manage the Lockdown Features remotely. This can be done via graphically the new MMC Snap-In or with PowerShell scripts using the enhanced WMI interface.

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Add additional security to your embedded images by using the Lockdown Features. Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro introduces the new Unified Write Filter that combines the best of Enhanced Write Filter, File Based Write Filter and Registry Filter! It also adds the USB Filter to create a black or white list for USB devices that can be used on the device.

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With Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro you can also include the new Modern UI to allow finger-friendly input on your devices. Even if you don’t need the new Modern interface you can make use of the new powerful WinRT library when building your applications.

10. WinRT

Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro also includes the new Windows Runtime which is Microsofts new powerful framework for building the next generation applications. WinRT is considered as a replacement for the Win32 API and allows you to access all the systems functions very easily from within C++, .NET and even HTML5 applications

Image Build Process

Window Embedded POSReady 7 is installed directly on the target device.
The OPK contains a bootable setup DVD which will guide you through the whole installation process directly on the device.

Licenses and Toolkit

Licensenumber	Description	Notes
S5C-00065	Windows Embedded POSReady 7 Runtime License	Each device needs one license
X17-48060	Windows Embedded POSReady 7 32-BIT/X64 EMB English -OPK	Free of charge Toolset needed to create your POSReady 7 images

Please Note: Product Keys for the this product are no longer shipped with the runtime license envelopes. To request your product key please follow the steps at Product Key Information.

Availability and Support

Available	End of Mainstream Support	End of Extended Support
10.09.2026	11.10.2016	12.10.2021