CHAPTER
5
SOFTWARE
Microsoft Windows Setup and Configuration
After the system files are processed, Microsoft Windows begins to load. Windows main-
tains 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:
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The System Tray contains icons for adjusting the time, date or volume level.
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The Control Panel contains icons for many other configuration options, such as
Power Management, Regional and Language Options, etc.
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The Control Panel icons are also used to add, delete or modify software installed on
the Thor VM3.
For Microsoft Windows 7 and Windows Embedded 7:
It is necessary to run to run
settings because these programs must be able to access and make changes
to the Windows registry.
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 struc-
ture, please refer to commercially available Microsoft Windows OS reference guides.
Software Loaded on Drive C
The software loaded on the Thor VM3 computer includes:
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BIOS
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Microsoft operating system (Windows Embedded Standard 7 or Windows 7
Professional)
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device drivers
•
radio software, see
Connection Manager
Thor VM3 with Microsoft Windows 7 or Windows Embedded Standard 7 User Guide
RFTerm
as an administrator when modifying
WLAN Wireless Configuration Utility (WCU)
and
VM3 WWAN
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