The main advantage of this operating system is support until 2019. For anyone with legacy pcs (like me) this will work well.
I have a dell latitude c600 with 384 megs of ram and a pentium 3 1000mhz. It runs posready 2009 like it ran windows xp sp0 rtm when i first got it and upgraded it to those specs. It is based on windows xp pro sp3 with a few changes. Most easily noticed is the interface. That is the electric theme.
It is mostly based on royale/royale noir despite what microsoft says, office will work on this. I have office 2000 installed on it. This is mainly good if you have old computers that cant run anything past windows xp or can barely run sp3 as windows xp is in end of life. Quote from Actually, the inability of running Office on POSReady 2009 is a license restriction not a technical one. You might think its a nice idea to tell people about this OS, but the installation media (besides trials) is not available to the public. If you are not a Windows Embedded Partner, you do not have access to this OS other than using warez which is illegal.
EDIT: I realise some people come into possession of a computer from the secondary market that has the OS already installed. I didnt use warez. The trial cd can be used as a full version if you get a key. Keys arent hard to find. Quote from With how small it is I can only assume it will not work for the majority of people who would even want to use it. Upgrade your computer if it is really too much for you grab a light weight Linux distro Xubuntu or Lubuntu should do just fine if you really want to keep using an outdated computer.
That or just run WinXP I doubt most of you are doing anything on your computers that would be a big deal if lost due to malware. It is pretty small but you can choose what you want to use.
It can come with everything a regular user will need. When i put it on my latitude c600 drivers worked out of the box. Quote from The main advantage of this operating system is support until 2019.
Yes, the system will be supported until 2019. However, It does not receive security updates on the same level as XP did. It receives security updates evaluated based on the use-case that POSReady is designed for, which typically involves a Local only connection, with Updates being served from a configured update server. (Allowing all POS terminals to be updated by changing the software available on said server, rather than having all those terminals using a WAN connection to download from Microsoft).
As a result it doesn't get Security patches as frequently (In fact, the only security updates it received were from XP's updates, and those have stopped). So the feasibility of using the system as a replacement is dubious at best. That isn't even to consider the fact that running it on a desktop system is a complete violation of the license.
For anyone with legacy pcs (like me) this will work well. I have a dell latitude c600 with 384 megs of ram and a pentium 3 1000mhz. It runs posready 2009 like it ran windows xp sp0 rtm when i first got it and upgraded it to those specs.
It is based on windows xp pro sp3 with a few changes. Most easily noticed is the interface. The default interface as I recall is the classic theme, and I don't think it even includes the Luna theme engine. The themes you show are probably added by whatever scener created the torrent you downloaded from. For comparison, I'm downloading the actual POSReady 2009 from MSDN; it is 3395 MB, and fills a DVD. (I actually wasn't expecting it to be on MSDN).
I think the topic of POSReady 2009 being used in lieu of Windows XP now that XP is end of Life'd may be worthy of covering in more detail. I've seen it brought up a lot. This is mainly good if you have old computers that cant run anything past windows xp or can barely run sp3 as windows xp is in end of life. This ignores the critical fact that since you'll be pirating you won't be eligible for any sort of support anyways, and it receives few, if any, security updates since it's designed for use on LAN networks with no internet exposure. I'll be installing POS Ready 2009 in a Virtual Machine and evaluating some of the claims I've seen regarding it's usage to replace XP. Quote from Yes, the system will be supported until 2019. However, It does not receive security updates on the same level as XP did.
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It receives security updates evaluated based on the use-case that POSReady is designed for, which typically involves a Local only connection, with Updates being served from a configured update server. (Allowing all POS terminals to be updated by changing the software available on said server, rather than having all those terminals using a WAN connection to download from Microsoft). Abakada unang hakbang sa pagbasa pdf. As a result it doesn't get Security patches as frequently (In fact, the only security updates it received were from XP's updates, and those have stopped). So the feasibility of using the system as a replacement is dubious at best.
That isn't even to consider the fact that running it on a desktop system is a complete violation of the license. The default interface as I recall is the classic theme, and I don't think it even includes the Luna theme engine. The themes you show are probably added by whatever scener created the torrent you downloaded from. For comparison, I'm downloading the actual POSReady 2009 from MSDN; it is 3395 MB, and fills a DVD.
(I actually wasn't expecting it to be on MSDN). I think the topic of POSReady 2009 being used in lieu of Windows XP now that XP is end of Life'd may be worthy of covering in more detail. I've seen it brought up a lot. As the other poster mentioned, it's a case of it not being licensed to run it, not a case of it not installing. This ignores the critical fact that since you'll be pirating you won't be eligible for any sort of support anyways, and it receives few, if any, security updates since it's designed for use on LAN networks with no internet exposure. I'll be installing POS Ready 2009 in a Virtual Machine and evaluating some of the claims I've seen regarding it's usage to replace XP.
I didnt use a torrent, i used the evaluation cd straight from M$. I read that if you put a key like the one i put on you will have the full version and it seems to be that way on the other things, i got windows update working anyway even though its technically pirated.
OK download finished. First thing I notice: It's not based on XP, it's based on Server 2003 Standard Edition. This makes sense. I base this on the fact that VMWare detects it as such. Further notes during Install: -'Typical' Install lists as consuming 1510MB. Minimum is listed as 510.Admin password has stricter requirements.
I think this is in Server 2003 as well. Installing Now. And it restarts and blue-screens. Inaccessible Boot Device.
Trying again. Changed Virtual Machine to use IDE Hard disk, rather than SCSI. Now, I break to mention that my Windows 2000 VM works fine with SCSI, as does XP; this appears to be a change to the base featureset of POSReady. Switching back it's at the Splash screen with the scrolling progress bar.
It's now moved to 640x480, with a 'First Boot Agent' now running a progressbar doing something or other. 5 minutes later: still doing something. The progressbar has moved. These appear to coincide with the steps of the XP install (Installing components, detecting Devices, etc). Also, according to the EULA, the software, even with a valid key, will only function for a year. After a year that key will no longer work for activation and you will need another key. I was incorrect on the default theme, it would appear.
Default theme is 'POSReady' It doesn't have the standard XP themes. Only Luna themes are three POSReady themes, which all look the same and just change the background logo. Installing the Virtual Machine drivers- POSReady doesn't appear to have found the Network driver. Restarting, if it has no network I guess I won't be able to check the update list. No network ability still. It prompted for the XP CD.
During install- notable that XP itself did not do this. I'll try that again, using the POSReady disc in the virtualized drive and running the driver install from a local folder. It prompted for i8042prt but I was able to find it manually on the Disc. Now for reboot number 5 to see if network is working. Aaaaand I cannot login because now the keyboard doesn't work. So what do we have so far?
Well, arguably, this is in a virtual Machine- however, considering Windows NT 3.51 through Windows 8.1 had no problem with the virtualized hardware out of the box. First it fails to find any network device, then when installing the software for the system devices it fails to find the keyboard properly. Even in safe mode. Yes all glory be to the OS that manages to not work. You could almost blame the use of virtualized hardware devices if NT 3.51, 4, 2000, XP, Vista, 7, and 8 all had no problems. Conclusion: POSReady is simply not usable on desktop systems.
Aside from the year-long license restriction, Once you start installing software you find out that it simply doesn't work as well as those claiming it as a XP replacement would lead us to believe. Quote from OK download finished. First thing I notice: It's not based on XP, it's based on Server 2003 Standard Edition. This makes sense. I base this on the fact that VMWare detects it as such. Further notes during Install: -'Typical' Install lists as consuming 1510MB. Minimum is listed as 510.Admin password has stricter requirements.
I think this is in Server 2003 as well. Installing Now. And it restarts and blue-screens. Inaccessible Boot Device. Trying again. Changed Virtual Machine to use IDE Hard disk, rather than SCSI.
Now, I break to mention that my Windows 2000 VM works fine with SCSI, as does XP; this appears to be a change to the base featureset of POSReady. Switching back it's at the Splash screen with the scrolling progress bar. It's now moved to 640x480, with a 'First Boot Agent' now running a progressbar doing something or other. 5 minutes later: still doing something. The progressbar has moved.
These appear to coincide with the steps of the XP install (Installing components, detecting Devices, etc). Also, according to the EULA, the software, even with a valid key, will only function for a year. After a year that key will no longer work for activation and you will need another key. I was incorrect on the default theme, it would appear. Default theme is 'POSReady' It doesn't have the standard XP themes. Only Luna themes are three POSReady themes, which all look the same and just change the background logo.
Installing the Virtual Machine drivers- POSReady doesn't appear to have found the Network driver. Restarting, if it has no network I guess I won't be able to check the update list. No network ability still. It prompted for the XP CD.
During install- notable that XP itself did not do this. I'll try that again, using the POSReady disc in the virtualized drive and running the driver install from a local folder. It prompted for i8042prt but I was able to find it manually on the Disc. Now for reboot number 5 to see if network is working.
Aaaaand I cannot login because now the keyboard doesn't work. So what do we have so far? Well, arguably, this is in a virtual Machine- however, considering Windows NT 3.51 through Windows 8.1 had no problem with the virtualized hardware out of the box. First it fails to find any network device, then when installing the software for the system devices it fails to find the keyboard properly. Even in safe mode. Yes all glory be to the OS that manages to not work.
You could almost blame the use of virtualized hardware devices if NT 3.51, 4, 2000, XP, Vista, 7, and 8 all had no problems. Conclusion: POSReady is simply not usable on desktop systems. Aside from the year-long license restriction, Once you start installing software you find out that it simply doesn't work as well as those claiming it as a XP replacement would lead us to believe. Link to eula? I think you are thinking of the evaluation cd, mine doesnt show that its evaluation even if this is true then why cant i just find another key?
Edit:nvm what you describe is just for msdn subscribers. POSReady 2009 is not licensed to run in a VM, although you are allowed to use it in a VHD boot scenario. There is no 1 year activation limit if you are using a runtime license, which requires your company to have a valid Embbeded License Agreement. These are not available to individuals.
Licensing restricts installation of this OS to an Embedded Partner. If you have not purchased a computer that had an Embedded OS pre-installed on it from the manufacturer, you are using it illegally. This includes using a leaked product key in order to bypass the activation time-bomb on the trial version.
Quote from POSReady 2009 is not licensed to run in a VM, although you are allowed to use it in a VHD boot scenario. It would appear- if some of this post is directed at me, you may be under the impression that I torrented POSReady. I didn't download the Microsoft Evaluation, either. There is the POSReady Evaluation on the Microsoft Download Center, of course. I used the 'Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 (x86) - DVD (English)' via my MSDN subscription, including the capability to generate a 'Static Activation Key'.
All components I can download via MSDN are licensed for my use in any evaluation or even development scenario; I cannot deploy it for anything other than demonstration purposes, however. I can't install it on customer systems except to demonstrate our software temporarily).
I'm actually now a bit tempted to try out the Actual Evaluation to see what is different. Both in terms of it's install as well as the EULAs. An MSDN Subscription builds on traditional MSDN benefits by providing developers of embedded devices with a single subscription for access to the Visual Studio suite of software development tools and the following Windows Embedded platforms and technologies; Windows Embedded CE, Windows Embedded Standard-, Windows Embedded NavReady 2009 and a 12 month trial version of Windows Embedded POSReady 2009.
Looks like MSDN provides a 12 month trial rather than the 120 Day evaluation. Not sure why the DVD is so much larger than the Evaluation disc, though. I found this Runtime license information on the. Once you complete development and testing and are ready to bring your embedded system to market, it’s time to acquire runtime licenses and certificates of authenticity from your Microsoft Authorized Windows Embedded Distributor. A runtime operating system license is required to sell devices containing the customized Windows Embedded POSReady image and must be purchased and affixed to each unit that you ship. It looks like the copy available on MSDN is from the 'acquire POSReady' step; whereas the evaluation version is, not surprisingly, the evaluation step.
Evaluate-Develop-Deploy, First step is free, second step requires purchase or a subscription, and third step requires the run-time license. However Deployment is for applying to other people's machines, so not sure if that would be strictly necessary for personal use. For my copy, I am perfectly in the clear to use my MSDN-acquired copy of POSReady 2009 in a Virtual Machine. As per the EULA the only restriction appears to be that I cannot use it in a 'live operating environment' which I assume means a deployed system, which is consistent with the acquisition information. If you have not purchased a computer that had an Embedded OS pre-installed on it from the manufacturer, you are using it illegally.
This includes using a leaked product key in order to bypass the activation time-bomb on the trial version. I think you might be mostly referring to the other guy, but I'll repeat my particular scenario. I downloaded the ISO of POSReady 2009 from MSDN, who's particular license coverage for available products includes pretty much any evaluation purpose or usage for development or evaluation. I of course did not use a 'leaked' product key; I used MSDN itself to generate one (it lists it as a 'Static activation Key' and I can generate up to three).
Windows Embedded Posready 2009 Key
. Manually locating the Windows XP product key from the registry is nearly impossible due to the fact that it's encrypted. Note: The manual techniques used to locate the product key for like and will not work in Windows XP.
Those manual procedures will only locate the product ID number, not the actual product key used for installation. Lucky for us, several free programs exist to help find product keys. that supports Windows XP.
Note: Any product key finder that locates Windows XP product keys will locate a Windows XP Professional product key as well as a Windows XP Home product key. Tip: we used in the screenshot above. Most product key finder tools in that link above will work just fine with Windows XP, like, and.
Download and run the key finder program. Follow any instructions provided by the software. Most product key finders are really easy to use.
With Belarc Advisor, finding the CD key is as easy as installing and running the program. The results will open in your default web browser, and the product key is found under the Software Licenses section. The numbers and letters displayed by the key finder program represent the Windows XP product key. The product key should be formatted like xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx - five sets of five letters and numbers.
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Write this product key code down exactly as the program displays it to you for use when. Important: If even one character is written down incorrectly, the installation of Windows XP that you attempt with this product key will fail. Be sure to transcribe the key exactly. Most programs that give you a product key will let you export the list of keys, which includes the Windows XP key, to a. Others let you copy the text directly out of the program, which is true with Belarc Advisor, for example.
If you're concerned about Microsoft's end of support for Windows XP, you may wish to check out this unappreciated gem - 'POSReady 2009'. It's XP, but with an improved installer, better customization, a fresh new theme, and most notably, Microsoft's blessing through 2019. In this video, I cover installation, activation, and other general information on the operating system.
This release was created for you, eager to use Windows Embedded Standard 2009 full and with without limitations. Our intentions are not to harm Windows software company but to give the possibility to those who can not pay for any piece of software out there. This should be your intention too, as a user, to fully evaluate Windows Embedded Standard 2009 without restrictions and then decide. If you are keeping the software and want to use it longer than its trial time, we strongly encourage you purchasing the license key from Windows official website.
Our releases are to prove that we can! Nothing can stop us, we keep fighting for freedom despite all the difficulties we face each day. Last but not less important is your own contribution to our cause. You should consider to submit your own serial numbers or share other files with the community just as someone else helped you with Windows Embedded Standard 2009 serial number. Sharing is caring and that is the only way to keep our scene, our community alive.
Request Product Key Microsoft is no longer distributing Product Keys together with the runtime license envelopes. The new process requires filling out a short form and sending it directly to Microsoft.
To get a product key you need a valid Microsoft Customer License Agreement. This affects most products, including:. Windows Embedded Standard 7 (E, P & C). Windows Embedded POSReady 7. Windows Embedded 8 Standard. Windows Embedded 8 Industry Pro (& Retail). Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro (& Retail & Tablets).
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise (& Retail & Tablets). Windows Embedded Standard 2009. Windows XP Embedded. Windows Embedded CE/Compact. Windows Embedded POSReady 2009.
Steps to request a product key. Download the Embedded Activation Application Form:.
Fill out the required details such as – Company Name – Your Microsoft Customer License Agreement Number – Please check the products for which you require a product key – Your name – Your contact email address (the product key will be sent to this address) – Microsoft Contact: please enter Elbacom in this field – Date. Save the filled form and send it directly to You will receive the requested product keys via email within 48 business hours directly from Microsoft. Please Note Product Keys for the products listed above are no longer shipped with the runtime license envelopes.
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