Thin Client Migration (Windows Embedded CE 6.0)

1/5/2010

For general migration information, see Migrating from an Earlier Version of Windows Embedded CE.

AutoLogon

In previous versions, the AutoLogon build flag controlled whether users can save a password value in the system. This build variable, WBT_USEAUTOLOGON, was disabled by default to reduce security risk. In Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2, the CredUI dialog box captures user credentials and provides a Save my password check box that enables a user to store credentials on the device. For more information, see Thin Client Security. If you would like to disable AutoLogon, you must configure a registry setting to make this check box unavailable. For more information on disabling AutoLogon, see RDP Security.

Support for 32-bit Color Graphics

In Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2, a thin client can support the ability to remote 32-bit color graphics from a server that is running Terminal Services. To support 32-bit color graphics, include a graphics card that is capable of supporting 32-bit color. For more information, see Graphics Hardware Considerations for a Thin Client.

Include New Features

To learn about new thin-client features that are available in Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2, such as Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) 6.0 features, Server Authentication, and Network Level Authentication (NLA), see Thin Client Feature Overview.

For information about how to migrate RDP, see RDP Migration.

See Also

Other Resources

Customizing a Thin Client
Developing a Thin Client
RDP Migration