Operating the device and device functions
5.5 Extended device functions
SIMATIC IPC477E
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Operating Instructions, 11/2020, A5E37455003-AF
5.5.3
Enhanced Write Filter (EWF)
Purpose and function
The Enhanced Write Filter (EWF) is a function that is only available for Windows Embedded
operating systems. EWF is a write filter that can be configured by the user.
You can use the Enhanced Write Filter to boot Windows Embedded Standard from read-only
media, for example, memory cards or Solid State Drives (SSD), or provide individual partitions
with write protection.
EWF can be used to minimize write access to storage media. This is important because the
write cycles are limited due to technical reasons. We therefore recommend using EWF if you
work with these storage media.
If you use HORM or compressed NTFS, EWF is indispensable.
NOTICE
Data loss with several write filters
Both EWF and FBWF are preinstalled in the SIMATIC IPC images. If several writer filters are
active on one partition at the same time, you may experience data loss. This may damage
the machine or plant.
Make sure that you only activate one write filter for each partition.
Note
Windows Embedded Standard
The Enhanced Write Filter is deactivated in the Windows Embedded Standard default state.
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Back up your data after installation of the operating system and programs.
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Activate the EWF.
Setting EWF
The following programs can be used to install, enable or disable the EWF:
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EWFMGR.EXE
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SIMATIC IPC EWF Manager.
The SIMATIC IPC EWF Manager is preinstalled and included on the supplied USB stick
(DocuAndDrivers\Drivers).
Start the SIMATIC IPC EWF Manager as follows:
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"Start > All Programs >Siemens Automation > SIMATIC > EWF Manager > EWF Manager"
Configure the SIMATIC IPC EWF Manager as follows:
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"Start > All Programs > Siemens Automation > SIMATIC > EWF Manager > EWF Settings"
or
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Click the "SIMATIC IPC EWF Manager" icon in the system tray.
