Installation; Drivers; Activation - B&R Panel PC 2100 User Manual

4.6.5 Installation

B&R preinstalls Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro on a suitable data storage device (32-bit: minimum 16 GB,
64-bit: minimum 20 GB). When switched on for the first time, the system runs through the out-of-box experience
(OOBE), 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".

4.6.6 Drivers

The operating system contains all drivers necessary for operation. If an older version of the driver is still being
used, the latest version can be downloaded from the B&R website (www.br-automation.com) and installed over it.
Note that only the Unified Write Filter (UWF) must be disabled for this.
Information:
Only download necessary drivers from the B&R website, not from vendor websites.

4.6.7 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 activation status can be checked 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. For instructions, see the
Microsoft website.
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