Stefan43 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Hello, Can I use Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 as my everyday OS. For internet, games and listening to music?Or can I only use Windows XP Home Edition/Professional for that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaclaz Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Define "can" I mean :can I use a 5" switchblade instead of keys to open my car? (is it smart/suitable?) can I use a 5" switchblade instead of keys to open my car? (is it possible?) can I use a 5" switchblade instead of keys to open any car? (is it legal/allowed?)Some information:http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee406170(v=winembedded.0).aspxhttp://msembedded.biz/en/windows-embedded-posready-2009/general-posready-2009.htmlhttp://msembedded.biz/en/windows-embedded-posready-2009/posready-2009-difference-to-xpe-pro.htmlhttp://download.microsoft.com/download/7/E/E/7EEEDFD3-DC86-4EBD-A491-94C210285249/WindowsEmbeddedLicensing-McAuliffe.pdf jaclaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan43 Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 @jaclaz: Is it possible to use Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 as replacement for my existing Windows XP Professional installation. Can I use it as everyday OS for internet, games and music and video? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaclaz Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Sure it is possible. That would be FAQ/FGA's here:http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee406170(v=winembedded.0).aspx#Q4 jaclaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flasche Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I use POS2009 as an everyday OS. I found no difference between it and XP pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan43 Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 I use POS2009 as an everyday OS. I found no difference between it and XP pro. Ok, is it possible to install to install Microsoft Office 2003 on Windows Embedded POSReady 2009? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flasche Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I use POS2009 as an everyday OS. I found no difference between it and XP pro. Ok, is it possible to install to install Microsoft Office 2003 on Windows Embedded POSReady 2009? If I recall office was the only issue with POS2009 and did not work because of copyright issues, but if I also recall it actually did work for someone got 2007 portable to work and stated is was just a Placebo. Honestly I have no need for closed sourced office and use free options.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan43 Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 I use POS2009 as an everyday OS. I found no difference between it and XP pro. Ok, is it possible to install to install Microsoft Office 2003 on Windows Embedded POSReady 2009? If I recall office was the only issue with POS2009 and did not work because of copyright issues, but if I also recall it actually did work for someone got 2007 portable to work and stated is was just a Placebo. Honestly I have no need for closed sourced office and use free options.. I installed Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 in VMWare, and after that, I installed Microsoft Office 2003. And it works fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan43 Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 I use POS2009 as an everyday OS. I found no difference between it and XP pro. But is it allowed to use POS2009 as an everyday OS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flasche Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I use POS2009 as an everyday OS. I found no difference between it and XP pro. But is it allowed to use POS2009 as an everyday OS? Why wouldn't it be allowed. It just wasn't geared towards home users. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan43 Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 (edited) I use POS2009 as an everyday OS. I found no difference between it and XP pro. But is it allowed to use POS2009 as an everyday OS? Why wouldn't it be allowed. It just wasn't geared towards home users. Maybe because it is made for machines like ATM's. Btw, I successfully installed Microsoft Office 2003 Professional and Microsoft Office 2007 Professional Plus on POS2009 in VMware, so Microsoft Office is working fine. Maybe it is impossible to install Microsoft Office 2010? Edited May 31, 2014 by Stefan43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flasche Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Maybe because it is made for machines like ATM's. Btw, I successfully installed Microsoft Office 2003 Professional and Microsoft Office 2007 Professional Plus on POS2009 in VMware, so Microsoft Office is working fine. Maybe it is impossible to install Microsoft Office 2010? If it can install on XP, it should work on POS2009. There are minor differences to the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan43 Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 Maybe because it is made for machines like ATM's. Btw, I successfully installed Microsoft Office 2003 Professional and Microsoft Office 2007 Professional Plus on POS2009 in VMware, so Microsoft Office is working fine. Maybe it is impossible to install Microsoft Office 2010? If it can install on XP, it should work on POS2009. There are minor differences to the two. Ok. Do you know if it is still safe to use Microsoft Office 2003 on Windows Embedded POSReady 2009? Because the support of Microsoft Office 2003 ended in April 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaclaz Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Ok. Do you know if it is still safe to use Microsoft Office 2003 on Windows Embedded POSReady 2009? Because the support of Microsoft Office 2003 ended in April 2014. You are right, never underestimate the dangers of opening an Excel or Word document. jaclaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan43 Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 Ok. Do you know if it is still safe to use Microsoft Office 2003 on Windows Embedded POSReady 2009? Because the support of Microsoft Office 2003 ended in April 2014. You are right, never underestimate the dangers of opening an Excel or Word document. jaclaz Can I not just use it for creating Word documents and Powerpoint presentations. And not opening unkown files? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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