When installing or reinstalling the Microsoft® Windows® Operating System to a PC, it must be activated using a Product Key. For Maple Systems products, Product Keys come in one of two forms: PKEA and ePKEA. PKEA (Product Key Entry Activation) are non-embedded Product Keys purchased by the end-user either individually, or alongside a PC. If purchased…
The Windows password expiration feature is a security mechanism that prompts users to update their passwords after a specified period. This feature helps maintain system security by encouraging regular password updates, reducing the risk of unauthorized access. In industrial settings, it ensures that users follow best practices for password management, aligning with organizational security policies.…
All 32-bit operating systems have a 4GB RAM limit. 32-bit operating systems do not support more than 4GB of RAM
A Windows® Embedded (EPKEA) Operating System has the Windows® product key pre-installed by Maple Systems before shipping the unit to the customer.
It will depend on the version. The 64-bit version supports up to 192GB of RAM. The 32-bit version supports up to 4GB.
The customer receives the system ready to go. No product key entry required.
It will depend on the version. The 64-bit version supports up to 192GB of RAM. The 32-bit version supports up to 4GB.
Because of the embedded product key the system must come back to Maple Systems for repair.
It will depend on the version. The 64-bit version supports up to 512GB of RAM. The 32-bit version supports up to 4GB of RAM.
FES=For Embedded Systems. This is a Windows® 7 Professional operating system intended for embedded systems and is no longer supported by Windows.
The Windows® 7 Standard 32-bit operating system will take around 6GB of hard drive space. A Windows® 7 Pro 32-bit takes around 13GB of space
For Non-Embedded operating systems, the customer must enter the product key (shown on a sticker attached to the back of the unit) to activate the Windows® license on the unit. If needed, this means that the customer can reinstall Windows® without needing to send the unit in for repair.