Scan for new hardware

Under Windows Embedded Compact 7 the Embedded PC scans for new hardware on the PCI bus the first time it is started. After that the hardware is permanently registered and the saved configuration is used.

If other extension modules are plugged in after the first start, the Embedded PC no longer scans for new hardware and the new extension modules will not be found.

Follow these steps to ensure that an Embedded PC running Windows Embedded Compact 7 scans for new hardware again.

Requirements:

Windows Embedded Compact 7

Proceed as follows:

1. Switch the Embedded PC off and remove the CFast card from the Embedded PC.

2. Insert the CFast card into an external card reader and open the CFast card's folder structure.

3. Delete the Documents and Settings folder on the CFast card.
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4. Install the CFast card in the Embedded PC again.

5. Start the Embedded PC.

After starting, the Embedded PC scans for new hardware once again and saves the current hardware configuration.
As soon as you change the hardware and plug in other extension modules, you must repeat these steps and delete the Documents and Settings folder again.