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Questions tagged [windows-xp-embedded]

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How can I verify that a Windows XP POS operating system executable is authentic?

I have a 3rd party firewall that alerted me that msiexec.exe was replaced by another version. The timing didn't correspond to an OS update, so I was worried a bad actor replaced the exe. How can I verify the signature of the exe? EDIT: I found…
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Windows 7 cannot view FAT32 formatted bootable usb drive

I'm having some issue where when I run bootsect with a command line of "bootsect.exe /nt52 : /force /mbr", then Windows 7 (the comp I'm running bootsect on) can no longer view the contents of the usb drive. Explorer tries to look at it, and then…
NaimK
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.NET 4.5 for Windows Embedded POSReady 2009

Is it possible to install .NET 4.5 on Windows Embedded POSReady 2009? Essentially I would like to run WPF 4.5 applications. I cannot find anything online, but as far as I understand POSReady 2009 is similar to Windows XP SP3 which does not support…
Dave New
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Reduce remote desktop first time login delays on windows XP embedded

For some reason, when I remote desktop into a windows xp embedded machine it always takes ages to connect. After the first connection, it connects right away. Is there a way to stop this delay? Edit - Update.. I tried runnnig a before and after on…
Jon Cage
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Start PowerPoint viewer in full screen (kiosk) mode

I have Magic Info Pro (samsung) Software, and I installed on a remote screen PowerPoint Viewer. Every time it starts it displays the title bar. My boss does not want this bar displayed. I see that it is possible to right click while PPT is running…
Harrys Kavan
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How do I add a ramdisk to XP Embedded

I'm going to run a program that operates through some temporary files on a Windows XP Embedded machine, and want to spare the compact flash device. It came with a compact flash image already set up by the manufacturer, so I don't have the target…
Justin Love
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Windows-XP embedded stucks on second hibernate

I have the problem with the hibernate on Windows XP Embedded SP3: the second hibernation does not shut down the system (but stores the computer state). The scenario is as following: When the system starts up after shut down or restart, it enters…
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How to use two USB printers at once in Windows XP?

I hooked up two USB printers to an XP-embedded system. (a Zebra label printer and regular HP page printer) Either will work when only one is plugged in. If both are plugged in, only the HP will print, however documents are queued for the other. …
Justin Love
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Cannot defragment hard disk, error in CSC1.tmp

My computer is running absolutely fine, but when I run the disk fragmentation tool (right-click C:\, then Properies > Tools), the progressbar gets nearly to the end and then pops up an error in the file C:\Windows\CSC\CSC1.tmp. This fill is not…
AlainD
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How can I stop a dropped (physical) network connection from logging off a Windows XP Embedded machine?

I have a Windows XP Embedded machine which runs a remote desktop server. For some reason, if the physical ethernet connection drops out, it appears to log off the current user. Is there any way to prevent this from happening? [Edit] I've tried…
Jon Cage
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Autohide Taskbar on Windows XP Embedded

I am configuring a HP Thin Client running Windows XP Embedded and I would like to autohide the taskbar. Generally, system changes can only be made from the Administrator account. Unfortunately, the taskbar properties are not available in the User…
Simon Hartcher
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I can't change regional options

I have a mini pc that came with a pre-installed windows xp embedded. Problem is that I want to change a regional settings( so I can have a 24h datetime and so on...) but everytime I change it to what I want I am getting a box that I need to accept…
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Windows XP embedded prevent cookie wipe for specific Site

I have a kiosk that is setup on a XPe machine. Currently it is pointed to an intranet website setup for simple registration. We have a requirement to allow vendors to access their Reptrax account using the same computer. I have attempted several…
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Why are there only two cores in Windows XP?

I'm running Windows XP 32-bit on an Intel Q9650 quad-core CPU. In Device Manager, I see four cores. It's OK. However in Task Manager, I can only see two cores. Are only two cores used? If so, why are there are four cores in Device Manager? I'm…
flypen
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Windows sees my DVD player/writer, but it won't read/write any CDs or DVDs

My multi DVD writer (LG GSA-H12L) detects on Windows but does not read or write any CD or DVD
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