Microsoft launches free Windows Thin PC, helps repurpose old systems as thin clients

I am try this new os windows thinpc but looks like that windows features is turn off and so far I have a problem when I try to install program which one need NET Framework 3.5 SP1 and I always get the same error when I try to install NET Framework 3.5 SP1.The error message is:use the windows features to install or turn off NET Framework 3.5 SP1.Does anyone know how I can install or enable NET Framework 3.5 SP1 in windows thinpc?

 

So far I can't find the solution to install NET Framework 3.5 SP1.
Is it posible to install NET Framework 3.5 SP1 in this locked windows version?

 

try Control Panel > Programs and Features > Turn Windows Features On or Off

 

some more info on this WinTPC

c/p MSDN Blogs

Today Microsoft announced the availability of the Windows Thin PC public Community Technology Program (CTP) release.

Windows Thin PC is a Software Assurance (SA) benefit that provides a low footprint, locked down version of Windows 7 that enables organizations to repurpose existing PCs as thin clients with RemoteFX support included. Any registered user of Microsoft Connect can try it out. To do so, sign on to Microsoft Connect and search products for "Windows Embedded" to find the program "Windows Thin PC."

and here's details about what RemoteFX is

c/p MSDN

RemoteFX enables a full 3D experience in a virtual machine by using 3D graphics and USB redirection. The functionality is included in the Remote Desktop Virtualization Host role service. A user connecting by using Remote Desktop Connection will be able to run rich PC applications in their virtual machine enabled with RemoteFX.

RemoteFX is available in Windows Server® 2008 R2 with Service Pack 1 (SP1).
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I've downloaded this but not really sure if it is worth the bother of installing. The guide I downloaded from Connect says to leave the "key" on install empty as its only valid for 90 days and expires in November or something.

 

I see now,Thanx

 

Didn't think you could nLite WinFLP? If I remember correctly, it used Vista/7 style install process using the WIM format?

 

Oh and this Windows Thin PC will NOT be free for the general public, only Software Assurance customers (corporations for the most part) will be able to obtain it once it goes gold.

 

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I try this method on first release but I don't know if I have the correct KMS activator because is not working for me.Which one moded version you mean?

and b.t.w the Windows Thin PC RC is out.

 

The RC is the one that works with KMS.

 

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Any KMS that works for Windows 7 Pro or Enterprise (not Office) will work. That's been discussed plenty already.

 

@Myrrh,

I don't think KMS activation will give Full Activation.
According to this quote from the connect site, it just extends it from 30 days to 90 days.

 

I don't know whether it will or not, likely another build or the final release will be out by then. I think it might be likely though, as noted it changed out of the "timebased" channel when activated this way. What the connect site is talking about is activating it with the embedded retail key.

I would guess this is very similar to downloading the Win7 Enterprise evaluation disc. Does that one expire if activated against a real or emulated KMS, or does such activation turn it into a "real" copy?

 

The only Eval i've seen of Windows 7 is the 'Enterprise.vhd' which can be forced to active by KMS, but still dies.

The Server 2008 and R2 based Eval's are ISO's which once installed can be activated as either OEM or KMS and work just like regular installs once activated.

Either way to point is mute till it RTM's

 

STARTER vs Thin PC ?