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Article Summary:
Optiplex FX170 Third Party Software Install for Windows Embedded Standard 7
Table of Contents:
1. File Based Write Filter (FBWF)
2. Disabling the File Based Write Filter
3. Logging In
4. Install Desired Software
5. Additional Software
1.
File Based Write Filter (FBWF)
It is possible to install third party software onto the FX170. To accomplish this, the File Based Write Filter (FBWF) must be disabled.
2.
Disabling the File Based Write Filter (FBWF)
1. Log on to Optiplex FX170 with administrator access account
a. If local admin account TCAdmin
i. Click Start | All Programs | FBWFGUI
b. If domain admin account
i. Navigate to directory C:/DevonIT (Note: your directory structure may be different)
ii. Double-click file FBWFGUI
2. Click “Disable FBWF”
3. Check the box “Reboot on Commit”
4. Click “Apply”
3.
Logging In
Be sure to log back in using an elevated rights account
4.
Install Desired Software
Install the desired software and reboot the system.
5.
Additional Software
Upon reboot the File Based Write Filter (FBWF) will be enabled. If you need to continue installing software, you will need to complete the steps above again.
