Windows® Embedded 8 Standard for HP Thin Clients Quick Reference Guide

2Introduction
This guide provides information pertaining to HP thin client models that use the WES 8 operating
system. These thin clients provide the following flexibility, connectivity, security, multimedia, and
peripheral capabilities that make them ideal for most mainstream business use:
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Flexible
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Win64-based application support
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Extensive peripheral device support
● Connectivity
◦ Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)
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Citrix XenApp Plug-in for Hosted Applications
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VMware Horizon View Client
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HP Remote Graphics Software (RGS)
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HP TeemTalk
● User interface similar to familiar Windows 8 desktop
● Improved security
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Microsoft
®
Firewall
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Write filter-protected flash drive
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Multimedia
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Windows Media Player
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Internet browsing
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Windows Internet Explorer 10
HP provides this client “ready to go” out of the box to meet most common customer requirements.
You may customize the thin client using the Programs and Features Control Panel applet or the add-
ons provided on the HP support site.
This guide will introduce various features of this client, including some that are not found in the
standard Windows operating system.
Typically, a thin client is configured locally and then used as a template for configuring other terminals
using local or remote administration tools.
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