The Windows 8.1 (& related) Repository

Discussion in 'Windows 8' started by ms-7, Sep 2, 2013.

  1. copo

    copo MDL Senior Member

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    Neither do I lol. It's just a matter of inserting the right key...
     
  2. BAV0

    BAV0 MDL Expert

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    I have no idea what home users would do with this, but then again, MDL isn't only for home users ;)
    According to the download stats people are indeed interested in this version, 788 downloads so far :eek: The French version has the most downloads so far, with 147 and 170 download for x86 and x64 respectively.

    I can tell you what its actual purpose of this version is. Microsoft's Embedded line is for use in 'embedded systems', for example an ATM. Remember those reports about millions of ATMs running Windows XP, they're probably running 'XPe' (= Windows XP Embedded). Other embedded uses include cash registers, the self service checkout in supermarkets, but also for offering an interface to operate different machines like CNC machines or even MRI scanners.
    I believe Embedded Industry is meant for Point of Service machines like ATMs.
     
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  3. MSMG

    MSMG MDL Developer

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    Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro/Enterprise comes with two important features Embedded Lockdown Manager (ELM) and Unified Write Filter (UWF).

    Windows Embedded 8.1 is very much similar to Windows 8.1 Pro with no Metro Apps.

    Unlike in previous versions of Windows Embedded OS, where you had the option to customize the components you would like to have in the image is not present in the Windows Embedded 8.1 OS and so no reduced memory/disk footprint.

    Only these two features Embedded Lockdown Manager (ELM) and Unified Write Filter (UWF)
    that are useful and the area where the normal users can make use of it in internet café center's, store kiosk, HTPC.. etc.

    But you can also get these above two features for other editions of Windows 8.1 OS's too.

     
  4. akhmedtaia

    akhmedtaia MDL Addicted

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    please Upload
    ar_windows_8.1_professional_vl_with_update_x64_dvd_4050268.iso
    Languages: Arabic
    SHA1: 8504D523E44A1C3C97E8A059469DD5A339B38306

    please
     
  5. s1ave77

    s1ave77 Has left at his own request

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    Why don't you simply use the Retail ISO ... :g:?
     
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  6. BAV0

    BAV0 MDL Expert

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    Thanks for the explanation! Little side-note, Windows Embedded 8.1 doesn't have the default apps installed, but you can sideload your own apps.

    That's exactly what I'd like to know! Why do people want VL ISOs? Why do these thing even exist? There must be a difference between regular Pro activated with a VLK during setup and a Pro VL ISO, why would Microsoft create different ISOs if it's exactly the same?
     
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  7. s1ave77

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    Most people seem to confuse Office and Windows regarding the needed versions for KMS activation. Whereas Office needs to be installed as explicite VL version there is no such need for Windows.

    See this confusion spreaded all over the net :g:.

    Would guess the Pro_VL with it's injected gVLK is meant for corporate environments as this version will properly use the SRI interval to activate automatically against a real KMS Host by design. The Retail version would need an additional task to do so.

    Assuming most users will use a tool, as MTK, KMSpico, etc, for this, they won't find any difference :cool2:.
     
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  8. akhmedtaia

    akhmedtaia MDL Addicted

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    if there is ar_windows_8.1 Pro "Non Core" i mean i need professional version
    if there is ar_windows_8.1 "Non Core"
    cause some of citizens in my country prefer use Arabic Version
    they can't use English v ...
    please any one can help us and upload
    ar_windows_8.1_professional_vl_with_update_x64_dvd _4050268.iso
    Languages: Arabic
    SHA1: 8504D523E44A1C3C97E8A059469DD5A339B38306

    please
     
  9. s1ave77

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    Not sure if this is already offered but the multiple-edition ISOs hold Professional (index 1) and Core (index 2).
     
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  10. MSMG

    MSMG MDL Developer

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    Yes, it's there in windows embedded 8.1, you can sideload your own apps but I think still it needs the certificate for side loading the apps.

    also there are some more editions like Windows Server 2012 R2 for Embedded Systems, Windows Embedded Compact 2013..

     
  11. BAV0

    BAV0 MDL Expert

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  12. Tito

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    Just the name is different, they are same as normal Servers.
     
  13. asundrus

    asundrus MDL Member

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    Any eta on Danish VL's? Or would I have to put on my patience suit again? :)
     
  14. EFA11

    EFA11 Avatar Guru

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    suit up brother, get your boots on too
     
  15. Nucleus

    Nucleus MDL Guru

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  16. PaulDesmond

    PaulDesmond MDL Magnet

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    .... must read: "get your boobs on too" doesn't it? :biggrin5:
     
  17. akhmedtaia

    akhmedtaia MDL Addicted

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    Really !!
    where is Boobs !
     
  18. copo

    copo MDL Senior Member

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