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

3 Activation
Activation is required for full functionality.
The Windows Embedded 8 Standard operating system installed on this thin client can be activated in
three ways:
● Internet: Connect the thin client to the Internet and turn it on. For your convenience, HP has set
up the thin client to automatically communicate with a Microsoft server, obtain the key, and
activate Windows Embedded 8.
NOTE: There is no need to disable the write filter for the Activation to persist after a reboot.
●
Telephone: Click the Settings Charm > Change PC Settings, select Activate Windows, click
Activate by phone, and follow the on-screen instructions.
●
Proxy server: Set up a proxy server to handle activation for multiple thin clients. For detailed
information on and instructions, see Managing Activation Using the Volume Activation
Management Tool (VAMT) at
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/
ff686876.aspx#_Toc254001283.
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