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Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PCs is a [[Windows XP Embedded]] derivative and, as such, is optimized for legacy PCs. It requires significantly fewer system resources than the fully featured Windows XP.<ref name="ms-web-sa-fundamentals" /> It also features basic networking, extended peripheral support{{Clarify|date=January 2010}}, [[DirectX]], and the ability to launch the remote desktop clients from [[compact disc]]s. In addition to local [[application software|applications]], it offers support for those hosted on a remote server using [[Remote Desktop Services|Remote Desktop]].<ref name="ms-web-sa-fundamentals" /> It can be installed on a local hard drive, or configured to run on a [[diskless workstation]].{{Citation needed|date=January 2010}}

==Advantages==

In addition to giving better performance on older machines, the reduced number of files increases boot speed, and the reduced number of services also improves security and responsiveness. People with old hardware unable to run an updated version of Windows XP usefully have the opportunity to use a more secure version of Windows than the older, unpatched OSes.

==Hardware requirements==