Windows Thin PC Available for Download to Software Assurance (SA) Customers

Microsoft announces today that Windows Thin PC (WinTPC) is now generally available to Software Assurance customers for download from the Microsoft Volume Licensing site.

Windows Thin PC is a low footprint, locked down version of Windows 7, that enables organizations to repurpose existing PCs as thin clients, thereby leveraging existing hardware resources and licenses. Windows Thin PC locks down the PC through write filters, while still providing users with a superior remote desktop experience through RemoteFX support. IT can deploy and manage Windows Thin PC using System Center, and can secure the platform using Bitlocker and Applocker

Windows Thin PC helps organizations to reduce the cost of VDI at the endpoint, enabling IT with an enterprise ready platform to provide end users with an excellent thin client experience through the many unique features offered on their repurposed PCs. Here are some of key features of Windows Thin PC:

• RemoteFX support, which ensures that users have a local-like virtual desktop experience.
• Write Filters that improve security by preventing any writes to the deck.
• BitLocker and AppLocker features that help strengthen the device for enterprises.
• FEP support, which makes it possible to use a common set of malware protection tools for your desktops and thin clients.

If you are not a Software Assurance (SA) customer but would still like to try out Windows Thin PC, Microsoft offers a few alternative options:

1. You can download the 90 day evaluation copy that can be accessed via the Windows Thin PC home page.
2. If you are a subscriber to our MSDN and TechNet programs you can also get the full copy of the product through your subscription.
3. If you are part of our silver and gold partners in the MPN program you have access to the full product as part of the desktop and virtualization competencies.
4. Also, you can get SA on your PCs by either subscribing to Windows Intune or Windows VDA. Both these subscriptions include SA benefits, including the right to Windows Thin PC.

Quick Details
Product: Windows Thin PC
Version: Non-specific
Part Number: Z5K-00002
Language: English
Operating System Type: 32 bit
Total Download Size: 1503 MB
Estimated Download Time: @T1 (1.5M) - 2 hours 16 minutes
Download Format: ISO

Source: The Windows Blog