Dell OptiPlex VDI Blaster Edition Instruction Manual

Windows
Embedded
Standard 7
(WES7)
Administration
Guide

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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2011 - 07 Rev. A01

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Contents
Introduction....................................................................................6
What is Windows Embedded Standard 7 (WES7)?..................................6
WES7 Features........................................................................................6
WES7 Installation.....................................................................................7
Understanding Your Thin Client...................................................8
Users and Groups ....................................................................................8
Creating New User Accounts..................................................................10
File-Based Write Filter (FBWF)...............................................................12
Installing MUI Packs...............................................................................17
Setting a Language ................................................................................19
Using Your Thin Client ................................................................31
Customizing Your Thin Client.................................................................31
Thin Client Options.................................................................................33

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Echo Agent System Information .............................................................33
Installing or Removing Peripherals............................................36
Installing a Printer...................................................................................36
Installing a Scanner or Camera ..............................................................37
Installing a CD-ROM...............................................................................39
Uninstalling Software..............................................................................40
Uninstalling or Updating a Media Device................................................40
Freeing Local Drive Space .....................................................................41
Adding Dual Monitors .............................................................................42
Networking ...................................................................................43
Setting Static/Dynamic IP.......................................................................43
Naming Your Thin Client, Joining a Domain or Workgroup.....................44
Using Connections ......................................................................46
Using Remote Desktop...........................................................................46
Using Citrix ICA......................................................................................47
Using VMware View ...............................................................................49

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OS Build Date, Echo Agent, and Re-Imaging ............................50
Verifying OS Build Date..........................................................................50
Verifying the Echo Agent Version and Status .........................................51
Re-Imaging the Thin client......................................................................52
Getting Help..................................................................................53
Contacting Dell.......................................................................................53

6 | Introduction
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Introduction
What is Windows Embedded Standard 7
(WES7)?
Windows Embedded Standard 7 (WES7) is a fully componentized operating
system that is the successor of Windows Embedded Standard. It also provides
the full Windows 7 interface and is available for embedded systems.
WES7 Features
Multimedia Web Browsing-WES7 comes equipped with Internet Explorer 8
with improved navigation and supports CSS styling and RSS feeds.
Windows Media Player 12 is included to manage your digital music, photo,
and video libraries. WES7 also comes with Microsoft Silverlight for running
interactive applications right from your Thin Client, DirectX 11 for 3D and
full-color video, and supports both digital and analog television for streaming
your favorite shows or even video recording.
Modern Networking-WES7 can connect to hosted desktops using the
industry’s best protocols: PCoIP, Citrix, RDP 7.1 compatibility with
RemoteFX, and VMware View. WES7 also uses 802.11, 802.1X, and WPA2
for wireless connections and protection, Plug and Play support for intelligent
devices, USB 2.0 support, and Internet Connection Sharing.
Third Party Clients-Dell OptiPlex thin client also include commonly used
client server applications such as the Citrix Online Plug-in and VMware
View.
File-Based Write Filter (FBWF)-Allows the administrator to select
individual files or folders to be protected from change while other
files/folders on the same partition can be updated.

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USB Flash Boot-The FX130 and FX170 thin clients are capable of being
re-imaged from a bootable USB Flash Device, or from a CD/DVD with the
.ISO image file on it.
Centralized Management-Dell OptiPlex thin clients with WES7 can be
easily managed with Devon IT Echo Management Console Dell Edition.
More information can be found at support.dell.com.
WES7 Installation
Windows Embedded Standard 7 operating system is preinstalled on WES7
based systems from Dell. A USB Re-Imaging Utility is available at
support.dell.com if you need to reinstall the operating system.

8|Understanding Your Thin Client
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Understanding Your Thin Client
Users and Groups
What is a User Account?
The term user account should not be confused with the actual User account that
is the default account upon log-in. For each person using the terminal, the
owner can create an individual account. Each user account created can have
certain rights or permissions as chosen by the Administrator account. The
Administrator account can create, delete, and edit each of the users' settings
whenever needed.
User Account
The User account is the account that will automatically log-in at every boot. It
is also the account that should be used for guests or any user what should be
prohibited from modifying the thin client or its local drive in any way. There is
no password on this account by default. The User account holder can change his
or her account picture and create, delete, or change their account password. The
user account cannot change their own account name or account type, nor can
they install or uninstall any software. They may, however, use software
installed by the Administrator account.

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Administrator Account
By default, the User account is automatically logged in. To bypass this, you can
hold <Shift> during the boot process or hold <Shift> and click Log Off, which
can be seen by selecting the right arrow next to the Shut Down button option.
NOTE: The default passwordfor the AdministratoraccountisAdministrator(case
sensitive).
Logging into the Administrator account should be very similar to the User account, with
some additional icons on the desktop. Unlike the User account(s), the Administrator
account can:
Install and uninstall hardware and software.
Create and delete user accounts on the terminal.
Create account passwords for user accounts on the terminal.
Change names, pictures, and passwords.
Change a user's account type to administrator account.
NOTE: The Administrator account cannot changeits own account type to a limited User
account type unless there is at least one other account with administrator-privileges on
the thin client. This ensures that thereis always at least one administrator-level account
on the thin client.

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Creating New User Accounts
This section details how to create new users. You must first log-in using the
Administrator user or an account with administrator privileges.
1 Select Start->Control Panel .
2 Select User Accounts .
3 Select Add or remove user accounts .
4 Select Create a new account .