HP ThinShell Administrator Guide

1 Getting started
HP ThinShell is a client automation tool that enables Kiosk Mode (shell replacement) functionality for
standard users (non-administrators).
Features of HP ThinShell include the following:
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You can choose to customize and use the built-in HP ThinShell interface or specify an entirely
different shell program.
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Using your administrator credentials, you can customize the HP ThinShell interface and settings
from within a standard user account.
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HP ThinShell can be used in conjunction with HP Cloud Connection Manager (HPCCM) to
simplify Kiosk Mode deployments for multiple standard users.
Supported operating systems
The following table lists the operating systems supported by HP ThinShell.
Operating systems Windows Embedded Standard 7E (32-bit)
Windows Embedded Standard 7P (32-bit, 64-bit)
Windows Embedded 8 Standard (64-bit)
Obtaining and launching HP ThinShell
HP ThinShell is preinstalled on select images and is also available as an add-on at
http://www.hp.com/go/hpsc (search for the thin client model and go to the Drivers, Software &
Firmware section of its support page).
To launch the HP ThinShell Configuration utility:
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WES 7: Select Start > Control Panel > HP ThinShell Configuration.
WES 8: Open the Charms bar and select Settings > Control Panel > HP ThinShell Configuration.
TIP: If viewing the Control Panel as categories, HP ThinShell Configuration can be found in
System and Security.
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