The Embedded Shell Helper extends the functions of the Windows IoT Shell Launcher. This makes it possible to replace the standard Windows shell with custom applications or executable files. The Embedded Shell Helper offers additional functions such as:

• Splash Screen: Displays a start screen until the application is loaded in the background.
• Pre- and post-scripts: Ability to run programs or scripts before starting the main application or after it has finished (e.g. for updates).
• Keyboard shortcuts: Up to two freely definable keyboard shortcuts to quickly start programs or scripts (e.g. Admin Panel).

The admin panel enables quick access to administrative tools such as the registry editor or the command line shell without having to enter a password repeatedly. It helps with systems that work with limited user rights by allowing administrative changes without having to log in as an administrator again and again. Easy configurable by just placing a short-cut to the Admin Panel config folder.

Small tool that forces the activation of Windows. If there is no connection to the Microsoft activation servers, a dialog can be displayed to inform the user.

Command line tool that ensures that a drive is assigned a corresponding drive letter depending on its name.

Service that monitors USB and ensures that a drive is assigned a corresponding drive letter depending on its name.

Command line tool that creates a user account (similar to the NET USER command) and ensures that the user’s directory is also created (normally only happens when the user logs in for the first time).

Command line tool that ensures that the connected main monitor has the desired resolution. It can be configured to restart the computer if the desired resolution cannot be set.

Graphical tool that allows a user without admin rights to set the network to public or private. It can also be controlled via the command line.

Small command line tool that specifies which user should be automatically logged in when the system starts. The password is stored encrypted in the system and not in the registry for more security.