Windows Embedded POSReady and POS for .NET Blog

This Blog is Moving!

Lynda Allen - MS — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 18:49:46 GMT

This blog site is being incorporated into a new, more integrated blog site that covers all things Embedded. As of today we will no longer be posting news and announcements on this site but will be posting to the new site instead- Approaching Embedded Intelligently.

We have migrated a number of useful articles to this new site already so you will not lose these troubleshooting and information resources- you can find them under the Products Update discussion topic.

We hope you enjoy the new site!

- Lynda

Technorati Tags: Windows Embedded,POSReady 7,WEPOS

May Optional Update now Available for POSReady7

Lynda Allen - MS — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 20:41:39 GMT

Have you visited Approaching Embedded Intelligently? It’s our new unified blog for Embedded content and the best place to continue receiving the content and updates you’ve been reading on this blog. In a few weeks this blog will be retired and select content and posts will be transitioned over to our new blog.

The May 2012 Optional Update is now available on the ECE site for Windows Embedded POSReady 7 OEMs. This month’s .img contains just one update, namely

KB2612905 – Update for the Windows Operating System Loader. This KB solution is comprised of the following KB update package: Security Advisory KB2506014. .

This update must be installed by one of the following options on a POSReady7 image:

Executing the msu file associated with each KB Number.
Installing the cab file associated with each KB Number via the command line with administrator privileges: “DISM /online /add-package"

If you have questions on accessing the ECE, please email MS Mobile & Embedded Communications Feedback & Support, ECE@microsoft.com.

Volume License customers can get the update from the Download Center.

Thanks,

- Lynda

Technorati Tags: PosReady,Embedded

Updates Are Available for POSReady 7 Volume License Customers

Lynda Allen - MS — Mon, 07 May 2012 19:06:00 GMT

Two updates are available on Microsoft Download Center for POSReady 7 Volume License customers.

KB2691967 fixes the following issue :

Adding a MAK key to a syspreped image would fail and throw an error saying "An error occurred during product key installation. Review the setup log files for any additional information about the cause of the error."

KB2663820 fixes the following issue:

Windows Embedded POSReady 7 cannot be activated with a MAK key over the phone, where the machine is in an isolated network without internet access. User could see one of the following error messages on the activation screen:

The confirmation ID you entered does not match the confirmation ID you received. Please retype your confirmation ID.
The product key you entered is not supported. Check the key and try again.

This is caused by some missing parameters in the license file.

Thanks,

- Lynda

Technorati Tags: POSReady 7

March 2012 Optional Updates Are Now on ECE for POSReady 7 OEMs

Lynda Allen - MS — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:20:25 GMT

The March 2012 Optional Updates are now available on the ECE site for Windows Embedded POSReady 7 OEMs. This month’s .img contains just one update, namely

KB2685747 – Fix for the issue where Keyboard Filter doesn't block Ctrl-Alt-Del when the user unplugs the USB keyboard and plugs it into another port.

If you have questions on accessing the ECE, please email MS Mobile & Embedded Communications Feedback & Support, ECE@microsoft.com.

Volume License customers can get the update from the Download Center.

Thanks,

- Lynda

Technorati Tags: PosReady,Embedded

Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Express is available for POSReady 7 OEMs

Lynda Allen - MS — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:46:24 GMT

The Windows Embedded POSReady 7 March 2012 Feature Update is now available for OEMs on ECE -this update contains Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Express for Windows Embedded POSReady 7.

Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Express is a free data management system that delivers a rich set of features, data protection, and performance for embedded applications, lightweight Web Sites, applications, and local data stores.

In order to install Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Express one of the following has to be installed:

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0

If you have questions on accessing the ECE, please email MS Mobile & Embedded Communications Feedback & Support, ECE@microsoft.com.

Volume License customers can get the feature from the Microsoft Download Center.

- Lynda

Technorati Tags: POSReady,POS

Two New Features Are Now Available on ECE for POSReady 2009

Lynda Allen - MS — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 02:14:37 GMT

Silverlight 5 for Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 and Microsoft Chart Controls for .NET Framework 3.5 for Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 are now available to OEMs on the ECE site.

Silverlight 5 for Windows Embedded POSReady 2009
- The Silverlight 5 runtime allows rich media and graphics to be displayed in a browser or desktop.
Microsoft Chart Controls for .NET Framework 3.5 for Windows Embedded POSReady 2009
- The Microsoft Chart Controls for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 will install new assemblies that contain the ASP.NET and Windows Forms Chart Controls.

If you have questions on accessing the ECE, please email MS Mobile & Embedded Communications Feedback & Support, ECE@microsoft.com.

Volume License customers can get the features from the public sites- Silverlight 5 and Microsoft Chart Controls for .NET Framework 3.5.

- Lynda

Technorati Tags: POSReady,POS

Jan 2012 Optional Updates Are Now on ECE for POSReady 7 OEMs

Lynda Allen - MS — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:47:26 GMT

*Updated 4/10/12* – Added info for Volume License customers.

The January 2012 Optional Updates are now available on the ECE site for Windows Embedded POSReady 7. This month’s .img contains the following updates-

KB2649672 - Fraudulent Digital Certificates could allow spoofing
KB2645895 - Users get a security message continuously on many executables that start up with FBWF enabled
KB2502664 - VIA multi-core CPUs are not recognized correctly

If you have questions on accessing the ECE, please email MS Mobile & Embedded Communications Feedback & Support, ECE@microsoft.com.

Volume License customers of POSReady 7 can obtain their updates from the Microsoft Download Center (KB2649672, KB2645895 and KB2502664).

Thanks,

- Lynda

Technorati Tags: PosReady,Embedded

POSReady 7 December 2011 Feature Update is on ECE

Lynda Allen - MS — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:46:30 GMT

The Windows Embedded POSReady 7 December 2011 Feature Update is available to OEMs on the ECE site. This update contains the following out-of-band features:

Silverlight 5 for Windows Embedded POSReady 7
- The Silverlight 5 runtime allows rich media and graphics to be displayed in a browser or desktop.

Microsoft Chart Controls for .NET Framework 3.5 for Windows Embedded POSReady 7
- The Microsoft Chart Controls for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 will install new assemblies that contain the ASP.NET and Windows Forms Chart Controls.

PowerPoint Viewer 2007 Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Windows Embedded POSReady 7
- View and Print PowerPoint presentations even if you do not have PowerPoint installed.

Excel Viewer for Windows Embedded POSReady 7
- Open, view, and print Excel workbooks, even if you don't have Excel installed.

Word Viewer for Windows Embedded POSReady 7
- View, print and copy Word documents, even if you don't have Word installed.

Microsoft Visio 2010 Viewer for Windows Embedded POSReady 7
- Microsoft Visio 2010 Viewer allows anyone to view Visio drawings and diagrams inside their Microsoft Internet Explorer Web browser.

Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint File Formats for Windows Embedded POSReady 7
- Install this compatibility pack if you would like to view and print documents, workbooks, and presentations that were created in the newer versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

If you have questions on accessing the ECE site, please email MS Mobile & Embedded Communications Feedback & Support, ECE@microsoft.com.

Thanks,

- Lynda

Technorati Tags: POSReady 7,Embedded

November 2011 Optional Updates are on ECE for POSReady 7

Lynda Allen - MS — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:45:00 GMT

*Updated 4/10/12* - aded info about Volume License customers

The November 2011 Optional Updates are now available on the ECE site for Windows Embedded POSReady 7. This month’s .img contains just a single master update-

KB2637530 – Fraudulent Digital Certificates could allow spoofing. This KB solution is comprised of the following KB update packages: KB2524375, KB2616676 and KB2607712.

If you have questions on accessing the ECE, please email MS Mobile & Embedded Communications Feedback & Support, ECE@microsoft.com. ECE is used by POSRReady 7 OEM custoemrs only.

POSReady 7 Volume License customers can get this update from http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=28361.

Thanks,

- Lynda

Technorati Tags: POSReady 7,Embedded

Installing KB2572067 On WEPOS and POSReady 2009

Lynda Allen - MS — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 23:47:20 GMT

Customers have reported issues installing KB2572067 on some of their devices –Windows Update keeps installing the package over and over again, and installing it manually produces a System Exception error window displayed, Error Code: 65535, Error Message: System Error once you try to run it.

It appears to be unique to the logic of the update itself- see the following links from previously resolved bugs with similar symptoms:

The update can be installed successfully using the following steps:

Install .NET Framework 1.1 redistributable
Install .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 (KB867460)
Download KB2416447 and save to disk, but do not run the update directly
Extract the contents of NDP1.1sp1-kb2416447-x86 to a local folder. To do this perform the following command from a command shell.

NDP1.1sp1-kb2416447-x86.exe /extract c:\kb2416447

This will extract the file ndp1.1sp1-kb2416447-x86.msp from the EXE and place it in the folder c:\kb2416447

Now run ndp1.1sp1-kb2416447.msp either from the command shell or by double clicking on the msp file in explorer. This should allow KB2416447 to install successfully.

- Lynda

Technorati Tags: POSReady,WEPOS,.NET

Internet Explorer 9 for POSReady 7 is Available

Lynda Allen - MS — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:42:48 GMT

OEMs can now get Internet Explorer 9 from the ECE site for POSReady 7 for both 32-bit and 64-bit architectures.

Internet Explorer 9 features the following:

Performance improvements
New Tab page
Notification Bar
One Box
Pinned Sites
Tab enhancements
Web-focused browsing
Windows 7 integration
ActiveX Filtering
Add-on Performance Advisor
Compatibility View
Cross-site scripting filter
Domain highlighting
Download Manager
InPrivate Browsing
SmartScreen Filter
Tab isolation and recovery
Tracking Protection

If you have questions on accessing the ECE, please email MS Mobile & Embedded Communications Feedback & Support, ECE@microsoft.com.

- Lynda

Technorati Tags: POSReady,POS

Optional Updates For POSReady 2009 And POSReady 7, and Some New Features As Well

Lynda Allen - MS — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 01:44:00 GMT

*Updated 4/10/12* - added info abut Volume License customers.

The September 2011 Optional Updates are now available on the ECE site for Microsoft® Embedded POSReady 2009 and Windows Embedded POSReady 7. Fixes include:

The list below applies to Windows Embedded POSReady 2009:

KB2487305 – This update fixes the following issue

Registry Filter may not start successfully due to timing issues affecting the availability of its ramdisk volume on an Embedded system

The list below applies to Windows Embedded POSReady 7:

KB2607560 – This update fixes the following issue

Only 4 installed languages are selectable through Control Panel instead of 5

In addition, there are some new features available for POSReady 7, namely the Enhanced Write Filter Management Tool and the File-based Write Filter Management Tool:

Enhanced Write Filter Management Tool

This out–of-band feature provides an application to monitor and configure the “Enhanced Write Filter (EWF)”. By default the application will start on system start and will register a notification area icon. The settings, however, allow suppressing the automatic starting. The tool can be started with a command line parameter to open either the overview dialog or (for users with administrative privileges) the configuration dialog. If the tool is started with a command line parameter, the tool will exit as soon as the respective dialog is closed.
If the tool has registered a tray icon, hovering over the icon will show a tooltip containing the protected volumes. If a command is pending for a volume, it will be shown as well. Left-clicking on the icon or selecting “Status…” from its context menu opens the overview dialog with more detailed information about the file based write filter configuration. Users with administrative privileges or credentials can open the configuration dialog by selecting “Configure…” from the icons context menu.

File-based Write Filter Management Tool

This out–of-band feature provides an application to monitor and configure the “File-based Write Filter (FBWF)”. By default the application will start on system start and will register a notification area icon. The settings, however, allow suppressing the automatic starting. The tool can be started with a command line parameter to open either the overview dialog or (for users with administrative privileges) the configuration dialog. If the tool is started with a command line parameter, the tool will exit as soon as the respective dialog is closed.
If the tool has registered a tray icon, hovering over the icon will show a tooltip containing the protected volumes. If a command is pending for a volume, it will be shown as well. Left-clicking on the icon or selecting “Status…” from its context menu opens the overview dialog with more detailed information about the file based write filter configuration. Users with administrative privileges or credentials can open the configuration dialog by selecting “Configure…” from the icons context menu.

If you have questions on accessing the ECE, please email MS Mobile & Embedded Communications Feedback & Support, ECE@microsoft.com. ECE is for POSReady 2009 and POSReady7 OEM customers only.

POSReady Volume License customers can get these updates from the Microsoft Download Center:

- Lynda

Technorati Tags: POSReady,EWF,FBWF

July2011 Optional Updates Are On ECE For WEPOS 1.1 SP3, POSReady 2009 and POSReady 7

Lynda Allen - MS — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:46:00 GMT

*Updated 4/10/12* - added info about Volume License customers

The July 2011 Optional Updates are now available on the ECE site for Windows Embedded Point of Service 1.1 SP3, Windows® Embedded POSReady 2009 and Windows Embedded POSReady 7.

The list below applies to WEPOS 1.1 SP3 and Windows Embedded POSReady 2009

KB2540135 - This update fixes the following issue

This update fixes an issue where the File Based Write Filter (FBWF) Provider might crash while getting FbwfCacheDetail instances, after seven or more files have been added to or changed in the FBWF overlay, resulting in the FbwfCacheDetail instances containing corrupted file names in the FileName property.

The list below applies to Windows Embedded POSReady 7

KB2539566 – This update fixes the following issues

The Enhanced Write Filter Provider will crash if all EWF volumes have their Overlays disabled and the user tries to subscribe to a EwfOverlayStoreConfiguration event query. Until the new EWF Provider instance is created, all other commands will fail. Expected return code in this case would be 0x80070057 = ERROR_INVALID_PARAMETER. If a crash has occurred, the return code is 0x80041004 = WBEM_E_PROVIDER_FAILURE.
The event notification threshold values in EWF are inverted.

KB2570814 - This update fixes the following issues:

FBWFAPI by design does not allow multiple commands to be executed at the same time and it returns a clear error. The fix introduces locks in the File Based Write Filter (FBWF) Provider’s FBWFAPI calls, and all parallel requests will get served without errors returned.
The cache detail (changed or added files in the FBWF cache) file can be flushed from the cache in the timespan between FbwfCacheDetail instantiation and property data gathering, which results in property data gathering returning an unexpected error.
The event notification threshold values in FBWF are inverted.

KB2573437- This update fixes the following issue:

The runtime to be incorrectly configured as “SERVICE_DEMAND_START”. Specifically, when the “Enhanced Write Filter with HORM” package is added to an image with one or more protected volumes that are configured with default settings for “DisableDefragSvc”, the runtime should be configured to disable Auto Defragmentation service (DefragSvc), by setting the “DefragSvc” service to “SERVICE_DISABLED”.

KBB2573449 - This update fixes the following issues:

Extends EWF support for storage devices that use TRIM. Without this update, TRIM commands sent by the Filesystem will bypass EWF and violate write filtering guarantees provided by EWF.

If you have questions on accessing the ECE, please email MS Mobile & Embedded Communications Feedback & Support, ECE@microsoft.com. ECE is used only by WEPOS and POSReady OEM customers.

POSReady 2009 and POSReady7 Voluem License custoemrs can get updates from Microsoft Download Center:

Thanks,

- Lynda

Technorati Tags: POSReady,WEPOS

FBWF Management Tool for POSReady 2009 is now Available for Download

Lynda Allen - MS — Tue, 24 May 2011 18:12:08 GMT

A new feature, File Based Write Filter Management Tool, is now available for download for POSReady 2009.

This out-of-band feature provides an application to monitor and configure the "File Based Write Filter (FBWF)". By default the application will start on system start and will register a notification area icon. The settings, however, allow suppressing the automatic starting. The tool can be started with a command line parameter to open either the overview dialog or (for users with administrative privileges) the configuration dialog. If the tool is started with a command line parameter, the tool will exit as soon as the respective dialog is closed.

If the tool has registered a tray icon, hovering over the icon will show a tooltip containing the protected volumes. If a command is pending for a volume, it will be shown as well. Left-clicking on the icon or selecting "Status…" from its context menu opens the overview dialog with more detailed information about the file based write filter configuration. Users with administrative privileges or credentials can open the configuration dialog by selecting "Configure…" from the icons context menu.

The new feature can be found on the ECE site for OEM customers. Volume License customers of POSReady 2009 can get the update from the Download Center.

The File Based Write Filter Management Tool has a dependency on the File Based Write Filter Provider for Windows Embedded POSReady 2009, which shipped in March on ECE and Download Center.

- Lynda

Technorati Tags: POSReady,Write Filters

A New Feature, File Based Write Filter Provider Is Now Available for WEPOS 1.1 SP3 and POSReady 2009

Lynda Allen - MS — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:07:12 GMT

A new feature, File Based Write Filter Provider, is now available on the ECE site.

This new feature provides access to the File Based Write Filter API through the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) layer. The goal is to expose the full functionality of the Write Filter to all .NET languages as well as to the Windows Scripting Host. Furthermore, the File Based Write Filter Provider enables remote management of the File Based Write Filter.

The new feature can be found on the ECE site for WEPOS 1.1 SP3 and for POSReady 2009 for OEM customers. Volume License customers of POSReady 2009 can get the update from the Download Center.

- Lynda

Technorati Tags: WEPOS,POSReady

November 2010 Optional Update for POSReady 2009 is Now on ECE

Lynda Allen - MS — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 22:21:18 GMT

The November 2010 Optional Update for POSReady 2009 is now available for download on the ECE.

This update includes utilities for use with Windows® Embedded POSReady 2009:

ARP.exe - Address Resolution Protocol for TCP/IP
NETSTAT.exe - Displays Device TCP/IP information
W32TM.exe - Windows Time service tool for configuration and diagnostics
SYSTEMINFO.exe - Displays Device System Information

- Lynda

Technorati Tags: POSReady 2009

Microsoft® Silverlight™ 4 for Windows® Embedded POSReady 2009 is now available for download on the ECE.

Lynda Allen - MS — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 16:17:00 GMT

Microsoft® Silverlight™ 4 for Windows® Embedded POSReady 2009 is now available for download on the ECE.

Silverlight is a powerful development platform for creating engaging, interactive user experiences for Web, desktop, and mobile applications when online or offline. Silverlight is a free plug-in, powered by the .NET framework and compatible with multiple browsers, devices and operating systems, bringing a new level of interactivity wherever the Web works.

- Lynda

Technorati Tags: POSReady 2009

Windows Embedded for Point of Service RTM Support Ends October 12, 2010

Lynda Allen - MS — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 19:09:12 GMT

We wanted to remind you, as noted on the Lifecycle page, support for Windows Embedded Point of Service RTM ends with the October 12, 2010 Patch Tuesday release. To continue receiving updates, Service Pack 3 for Windows Embedded for Point of Service (SP3) must be installed. This SP3 update was released in September, 2008.

Service Pack installation requires planning and testing in your unique environment. If you have not already updated to SP3, please read the entire Service Pack 3 for Windows Embedded for Point of Service KB958255 to prepare for the installation.

Thank you.

- Gina

Technorati Tags: WEPOS

.NET Framework 3.5 SP1 installer failure on WEPOS 1.1 SP3 devices

Lynda Allen - MS — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 22:27:25 GMT

Some WEPOS 1.1 SP3 users have reported that .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 may fail to install successfully on WEPOS 1.1 SP3. And, the user may see the error “Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 has encountered a problem during setup. Setup did not complete correctly.”

The cause of this issue is WIC (Windows Imaging Component) failing to upgrade successfully during .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 setup. .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 installation depends on WIC upgrading successfully. This issue is the same as previously blogged for an installation of .Net 3.0 or 3.0 SP1.

If you encounter this issue, it is best resolved by using the workaround described below. Please note you have to be logged in an account with Administrator privileges on the system.

Click Start, click Run, and type cmd.
On the command window prompt, type cd \Windows\system32.
Type regsvr32 /u wmphoto.dll.
Then type ren wmphoto.dll wmphoto.dll.old.
Then run the .NET 3.5 Installer.
.NET Framework 3.5 SP1 should now install successfully.

- Ankur

Technorati Tags: WEPOS

.NET 3.5 SP1 is Now Available on the ECE Site for WEPOS 1.1 SP3

Lynda Allen - MS — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 21:10:29 GMT

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 for Windows® Embedded Point of Service 1.1 Service Pack 3 is now available on the ECE. This update should not be used with any other operating system.

On March 25, 2010 Microsoft announced a revised policy around support for .Net framework 3.5 SP1. With that change the support for .Net Framework 3.0 and 3.5 ends on April 12, 2011 - customers are strongly recommended to migrate to .Net Framework 3.5 SP1 before that date.

To maintain support for embedded customers after the end-of-life for existing components, the Windows Embedded support policy has been changed to allow .Net Framework 3.5 SP1 support for Windows XP Embedded SP3 and Windows Embedded for Point of Service 1.1 SP3.

Additional Information:

The .NET Framework is Microsoft's comprehensive and consistent programming model for building applications that have visually stunning user experiences, seamless and secure communication, and the ability to model a range of business processes.

.NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 is a full cumulative update that contains many new features building incrementally upon .NET Framework 2.0, 3.0, 3.5, and includes cumulative servicing updates to the .NET Framework 2.0 and .NET Framework 3.0 subcomponents.

- Lynda

Technorati Tags: XPe,embedded

Windows Embedded for Point of Service RTM Nearing Retirement

Lynda Allen - MS — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:57:15 GMT

Windows Embedded for Point of Service RTM is a SKU based on Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2, and has utilized XP SP2 updates for servicing. Support for Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 retired after the July, 2010 updates, however Windows Embedded for Point of Service RTM support does not retire until after the October, 2010 updates.

Windows Embedded for Point of Service includes an option to service the embedded operating system using Automatic Updates via Windows Update. With the retirement of Windows XP Professional Service Pack, XP SP2 updates are no longer being published on Windows Update. Microsoft will publish Security Updates for Windows Embedded on Windows Update to continue servicing Windows Embedded for Point of Service RTM until it retires.

After the October 12, 2010 retirement date, Windows Embedded for Point of Service operating systems must have the Service Pack 3 for Windows Embedded for Point of Service update installed to continue receiving updates from Windows Update.

Details

The Windows Embedded team has worked with the Windows Servicing team to continue providing support for Windows Embedded for Point of Service RTM on Windows Update through the Windows Embedded for Point of Service RTM retirement date of October 12, 2010.
These updates will be titled “Security Update for Windows Embedded”.
After October, 2012, Windows Embedded for Point of Service operating systems must be updated with the Service Pack 3 for Windows Embedded for Point of update to receive continued servicing. For more information on installing this update please read the Knowledge Base article: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/958255.
Security and other Redistributable GDR updates for Windows Embedded for Point of Service RTM will also be made available through standard Microsoft OEM release channels: Microsoft OEM Online and the Mobile & Embedded Communications Extranet through the October retirement date.
This information is applicable to Microsoft Windows Embedded for Point of Service only.

- Gina

Technorati Tags: WEPOS

Japanese Meiryo Fonts Available in July 2010 Optional Update

Lynda Allen - MS — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:28:05 GMT

The July 2010 Optional Update is now available on the ECE for Microsoft® Windows® Embedded Point of Service and/or Windows® Embedded POSReady 2009.

This update includes additional Japanese fonts, namely the "Meiryo Collection Version 5.00 for Windows XP to increase legibility of characters on LCD screens".

If you have questions on accessing the ECE, please email MS Mobile & Embedded Communications Feedback & Support, ECE@microsoft.com.

Thanks,

- Lynda

Technorati Tags: POSReady 2009,WEPOS,Meiryo

KB979906, a .Net Security Update, may fail to install on Windows Embedded for Point of Service Minimum Configuration

Lynda Allen - MS — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT

MS10-041, Vulnerability in Microsoft .NET Framework Could Allow Tampering may fail to install on a Windows Embedded Point Of Service Minimum configuration. Extracting the package and then running the .msp manually will successfully install this update.

Manually Installing KB979906

Manually extract the package and run the .msp file. Note: this is a .Net update and is the structure differs from Windows updates.

1. Start a command prompt. This can be done by clicking on Run from the Start menu, typing ‘cmd’ and pressing Enter.

2. Extract the file from the package by changing directories to the directory where you have saved the update and typing the following at the command prompt:

NDP1.1sp1-KB979906-x86.exe /extract <dir name>

Note: <dir name> is the path where you would like to expand the update file, you may choose to create a new folder for this purpose prior to this step.

3. Run the .msp file

<dir name>NDP1.1sp1-KB979906-x86.msp

4. If you created a new folder for the expanded update files, you can now delete the <dir name> folder where you extracted the update:

rd /s <dir name>

Example: (from a Command Prompt in the directory where the update has been saved)

md c:\temp\KB979906

NDP1.1sp1-KB979906-x86.exe /extract c:\temp\KB979906

cd /d c:\temp\KB979906

NDP1.1sp1-KB979906-x86.msp

rd /s c:\temp\KB979906

-Gina

Microsoft .NET 4.0 Framework is Now Available for POSReady 2009

Lynda Allen - MS — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:46:28 GMT

Microsoft .NET 4.0 Framework is now available on the ECE site for Windows Embedded POSReady 2009.

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 for POSReady 2009. The Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 redistributable package installs the .NET Framework runtime and associated files that are required to run and develop applications to target the .NET Framework 4.0. The .NET Framework 4.0 works side by side with older Framework versions. Applications that are based on earlier versions of the Framework will continue to run on the version targeted by default.

This update should not be used with any other operating system.

If you have questions on accessing the ECE, please email MS Mobile & Embedded Communications Feedback & Support, ECE@microsoft.com.

Thanks,

- Lynda

Technorati Tags: POSReady 2009

Point of Service Newsgroup is Being Discontinued in June

Lynda Allen - MS — Thu, 13 May 2010 19:10:00 GMT

If you are a user of the Point of Service newsgroup you might have seen the announcements in the newsgroup that they are to be discontinued in June. Here is the essence of the announcement which supplies answers to some common questions-

What is Happening?
This message is to inform you that Microsoft will soon begin discontinuing
newsgroups and transitioning users to Microsoft forums.

Why?
As you may know, newsgroups have existed for many years now; however, the
traffic in the Microsoft newsgroups has been steadily decreasing for the
past several years while customers and participants are increasingly finding
solutions in the forums on Microsoft properties and third party sites. This
move will unify the customer experience, centralize content, make it easier
for active contributors to retain their influence, mitigate redundancies and
make the content easier to find by customers and search engines through
improved indexing. Additionally, forums offer a better user and spam
management platform that will improve customer satisfaction by encouraging a
healthy discussion in a clean community space. To this end, Microsoft will
begin to progressively shift available resources to the forums technology
and discontinue support for newsgroups.

In addition to offering a compelling online browser experience, for those
users who prefer to use an NNTP (newsgroup) reader to participate in the
newsgroups community, we have developed a solution called the NNTP Bridge
which allows a user to connect a variety of supported NNTP readers to the
forums they would like to participate in and continue having the NTTP reader
functionality. You can find instructions on how to download and set up the
NNTP Bridge here: http://connect.microsoft.com/MicrosoftForums/

Which Newsgroups Are Affected by this Shutdown?
All public newsgroups will eventually be closed between June 1, 2010 and
October 1, 2010. Microsoft will be closing newsgroups in a phased approach,
starting with the least active newsgroups and moving eventually to more
active ones throughout the course of the next six months.

When will this Happen?
Effective June 1, 2010 this newsgroup will be closed.

Where Should I go with the Closure of this Newsgroup?
Microsoft has a large selection of forums, many of which cover either the
same or closely related technologies to the ones found in the newsgroups.
The forums have seen amazing growth and are an excellent place to continue
the discussion. We recommend that you start with
http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en/posfordotnet/threads

Should you want to visit the other Microsoft Forums, please go to
http://www.microsoft.com/communities/forums/default.mspx

Who Should I Contact with any Questions?
Send any questions about the process, recommended forums and timing to
NNTP@microsoft.com

Do I have to install anything in order to use the forums?
The forums themselves are web based. You can get access via browser:
http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en/posfordotnet/threads

Lynda