# Operating System and Additional Programs

The vision controller operates on a modified version of the Microsoft Windows® 8 Operating System. Under this modified version, there is no direct access to the Windows Start screen. Instead, use the Windows Logo key on a keyboard to navigate to the Start screen.

The Control Panel is also hidden. To open the Control Panel, press the Windows Logo key to enter the Start screen, and type "Control Panel" and press Enter. The program should appear on the Start screen; double-click it to open the program.

In addition, Internet Explorer is also hidden. To open Internet Explorer, press the Windows Logo key to enter the Start screen, and type "iexplorer" and press Enter. The program should appear on the Start screen; double-click it to open the program.

By default, Windows Firewall is enabled. If needed, the Windows Firewall can be disabled. Navigate to the Control Panel > Windows Firewall dialog to disable.

By default, Remote Desktop connections to the vision controller are disabled. To enable remote desktop connections to the vision controller, navigate to Control Panel > System > Remote settings. Check the checkbox in the Remote Assistance section, and select Allow remote connections to this computer in the Remote Desktop section of the dialog. Press OK to commit the changes.