Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro offers advanced features for professional environments.
Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro offers advanced features for professional environments.
I have this as my main operating system—probably because Microsoft thinks physics students might benefit from it. Some people online say it’s not legitimate and I shouldn’t use it, but I’ve found it runs just fine. Play Store works perfectly for me, and it looks exactly like normal Windows 8.1 games, though it might run a bit slower unless you’re on an older system. The main concern is that it’s supposedly meant for ATMs, not gaming PCs—why shouldn’t I try it? Also, I wonder if I’d qualify for the Windows 10 upgrade. The app store functions fine even though I won’t use it.
It's basically the same as the regular version, but with extra technical details added. For instance, you can specify that certain USB ports only work with a keyboard or mouse. It might still be usable even if it isn't designed for those purposes. Unlike Windows 7 that came pre-installed, Windows 8 embedded offers more options.
Most folks mention Windows 7 has some limitations, and people often compare it unfavorably to Windows 8. There are also reports that Windows 89 doesn’t allow installing essential updates or features like the movie P[layer. It seemed to push me to download it before I actually needed it, but I didn’t use it anyway—thanks!
The only restriction I understand is that Windows Media Center cannot be installed.
That's what others mentioned, but it was attempting to push the installation a few days back, so...