The second link states Windows XP though, so that may not be right. ![]() Looking at the specs, or possibly these specs, it's possible that the seller installed Win2k Embedded as a step up from Win 98 that would still function on the older hardware. Usually Embedded versions are used for purpose-built hardware or for specific licensing reasons (Point of Sales terminals or personal media gadgets, for instance) and are usually less-featured than consumer versions. Think of an embedded Windows version as someone rolling their own edition (like Pro or Home) of the OS with specific applications, drivers, and capabilities turned on or off. On an Embedded version that expectation is less likely to hold up (depending on its original configuration). ![]() They are usually configured for a very specific set of hardware - on a consumer version you could change a video card and expect the OS to figure it out to some degree. ![]() Embedded versions of Windows OSes are similar but not the same as the consumer versions.
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