Software • Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro
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2.5 Installation
B&R preinstalls Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro on a suitable data storage medium (32-bit: minimum 16
GB, 64-bit: minimum 16 GB). When switched on for the first time, the system runs through the OOBE (Out-of-Box
Experience), which allows different settings to be made (e.g. language, region, keyboard layout, computer name,
username, etc.).
Information:
If the product key is requested during the OOBE, it can be skipped by pressing "Skip".
2.6 Drivers
All drivers required for operation are preinstalled along with the operating system. If an older version of a driver is
still being used, its latest version can be downloaded and installed from the B&R website (
).
It is important that Unified Write Filter (UWF) is disabled for this.
Information:
Required drivers can only be downloaded from the B&R website, not from manufacturer websites.
2.7 Activation
In contrast to previous versions – Windows 7 and Windows XP Professional – Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry
Pro must be activated. This has already been done at B&R.
The status of the activation can be viewed in the Control Panel:
Information:
Activation can become negated when making changes to hardware (e.g. replacing components in re-
pair situations) and when reinstalling the system (e.g. with the recovery DVD).
In this case, a "watermark message" will always be shown on the screen:
Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro does not carry out any restarts or show any pop-up messages, which means
that it is fully functional at all times. Personalization is not possible, however (e.g. setting the desktop background).
The product can be activated at a later time either over the phone or via the Internet. Instructions for doing so can
be found on the Microsoft website.
