Chapter 5 - Software; Microsoft Windows Setup And Configuration; Drive C Folder Structure - Honeywell Thor VM3 Manual

5
Software

Microsoft Windows Setup and Configuration

After the system files are processed, Microsoft Windows begins to load. Windows maintains a System Registry and INI files.
Standard Windows configuration options apply to the Thor VM3. Configuration options are located in the System Tray or the
Control Panel:
• The System Tray contains icons for adjusting the time, date or volume level.
• The Control Panel contains icons for many other configuration options, such as Power Management, Regional and Language
Options, etc.
• The Control Panel icons are also used to add, delete or modify software installed on the Thor VM3.

Drive C Folder Structure

Microsoft Windows is installed in the \Windows folder. In addition, Microsoft Windows creates other folders and several
subfolders. For more information on the folder structure, please refer to commercially available Microsoft Windows OS ref-
erence guides.
Software Loaded on Drive C
The software loaded on the Thor VM3 computer includes:
• BIOS
• Microsoft operating system (Windows 10 Enterprise)
• device drivers
• radio software, see
(page 6-36)
• touch screen software
The software installed on the Thor VM3 is summarized below.
Note: Due to the complex folder structure and System Registry under Microsoft Windows, software should not be
removed manually. Instead use the Windows Control Panel.
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows is installed in the \Windows subfolder, which is the Windows default. In addition, Windows
places files in other folders and subfolders during installation. For more information, please refer to commercially
available Microsoft Windows OS user guides.
Device Drivers
Device drivers are installed for all installed hardware options, such as the display, touch screen, radios, etc. For
more information on Microsoft Windows device drivers, please refer to commercially available Windows OS refer-
ence guides.
Radio Software
The Thor VM3 is delivered with the radio software installed. Because the Thor VM3 uses a Microsoft Windows
operating system, the radio installation includes Windows device drivers.
Touch Screen Software
Software is installed for calibrating the standard resistive touch screen. See
42) for more information.
Touch screen calibration is not necessary with the optional Projective Capacitance (PCAP) touch screen.
WLAN Wireless Configuration Utility (WCU) (page 6-1) and VM3 WWAN Connection Manager
Touch Screen Calibration (page 5-
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