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 * The client can be remote controlled ([[Remote_Desktop_shadowing|shadowed]]) by administrators for support or administrative purposes.
 * Administrators can still access the default desktop when needed.
 * Free and open-source
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 * Windows 7 or higher
 * .NET Framework 2.0
 ==Downloads==
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 |}
 Replace "yourdomainname" with the actual domain name of the remote computer.<br>

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 ===Requirements===
-* Windows 98 SE or higher
+* Windows 7 or higher
 * .NET Framework 2.0
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 ===Language===
-Any text and buttons within OpenTC are changable, you can open the provided ''english.txt'' file and change things as you like.<br>
+All translations of text and buttons are located in a text file. Language file 'English.txt' comes included.
 ===Support===
-The text in the support dialog is customizable ("HELPTEXT"). You can use these environment variables:
+The text in the support dialog is changable by editing "HELPTEXT" in the Language file.<br>
 {| class="wikitable"
 |-

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 * Add Remote Desktop environments for the user to choose from, by simply uploading .rdp files to the client.
 * A support button provides users with useful information, like how to contact local support and computer specifications.
-* Set a custom background and logo for the login portal.
+* Background image and logo are easily changable.
 * Dynamically and easily be able to change settings, images, and language.
 * The client can be remote controlled ([[Remote_Desktop_shadowing|shadowed]]) by administrators for support or administrative purposes.
 * Administrators can still access the default desktop when needed.
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 ===Support===
-The text in the support dialog is customizable. Use ''\n'' for a new line, ''%HOSTNAME%'' for the computer name, ''%IP%'' for the IP-address and ''%MAC%'' for the MAC-address.<br>
+The text in the support dialog is customizable ("HELPTEXT"). You can use these environment variables:
 You can hide the support button by changing the "HELP" text translation to be empty.<br>

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 ==About==
 [[File:OpenTC Login.png|thumb|right]]
-OpenTC is login portal for Remote Desktop Connections on Windows, that replaces the default shell and explorer.<br>
+OpenTC is login portal for Remote Desktop Connections on Windows, it replaces the default shell and explorer.<br>
 It provides end-users with a closed environment, and prevents them from accessing features outside the Remote Desktop connection.<br>
 This project has been setup as a free and open-source alternative to professionalize using Thin Clients.<br>
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 ===Requirements===
 * Windows 98 SE or higher
-* Remote Desktop Connection (MSTSC) v5.1 or higher
+* Remote Desktop Connection (MSTSC) v5.0 or higher
 * .NET Framework 2.0
-=Downloads=
+==Downloads==
-Client: (v0.1a)<br>
+'''OpenTC v1.0''': <br>
-Server: N/A<br>
+'''OpenTC v1.0 Source Code''': <br>
-=Setup=
+==Settings==
-==Client==
+The settings are stored in the registry under the key "''HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\OpenTC''".<br>
 {| class="wikitable"
 |-
-! Setting !! Description
+! Setting !! Description !! Value
 |-
-| Background || Path to the background image (e.g. "C:\Background.jpg")
+| Background || Path to the background image || e.g. "C:\Background.jpg"
 |-
-| Logo || Path to the logo image (e.g. "C:\Logo.jpg")
+| Logo || Path to the logo image || e.g. "C:\Logo.jpg"
 |-
-| Language || Path to the language file (e.g. "C:\English.txt")
+| Language || Path to the language file || e.g. "C:\English.txt"
 |-
-| RDP || Path to the folder with the .rdp file(s) (e.g. "C:\RDP\")
+| RDP || Path to the folder with the .rdp file(s) || e.g. "C:\RDP\"
 |-
-| Power || Power button behaviour ("Disabled", "Shutdown", or "Restart")
+| Power || Power button behaviour || "Disabled", "Shutdown", or "Restart"
 |}
 When using no full directory path, it will automatically look for the file or folder in the same directory as the executable.
 ===Images===
-Both the background and the logo can be used in JPG or PNG format.<br>
+The background image will be shown on all monitors, and will be automatically stretched to fit the screen.<br>
-The background image can be any size, but will be automatically stretched (when mismatched) to fit the resolution of the screen.<br>
+The logo image must be provided in 400x100 resolution.<br>
 ===Language===
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 In the [[OpenTC#Settings|settings]] you can change the path to the language file that needs to be used by the client.<br>
-The text in the support dialog is customizable. Use ''\n'' for a new line, ''%hostname%'' for the computer name, ''%ip%'' for the IP-address and ''%mac%'' for the MAC-address.<br>
+===Support===
-You can hide the support button by changing the "Support" text translation to be empty.<br>
+The text in the support dialog is customizable. Use ''\n'' for a new line, ''%HOSTNAME%'' for the computer name, ''%IP%'' for the IP-address and ''%MAC%'' for the MAC-address.<br>
 ===RDP===
-You will have to add one or more .RDP file(s) for the end user to choose from to log on to, located in the directory per the RDP setting.<br>
+The Remote Desktop connections that the user can select from are all the .rdp files from the RDP folder.<br>
 {| class="wikitable"
 |-
 ! Setting !! Value !! File Value
 |-
-| User name || yourdomainname\ || "username:s:yourdomainname\"
+| ''User name'' || yourdomainname\ || "username:s:yourdomainname\"
 |-
-| Allow me to save credentials || Checked ☑ || "prompt for credentials:i:0"
+| ''Allow me to save credentials'' || Checked ☑ || "prompt for credentials:i:0"
 |-
-| Display size || Full Screen || "screen mode id:i:2"
+| ''Display size'' || Full Screen || "screen mode id:i:2"
 |-
-| Display the connection bar when I use the full screen || Unchecked ☐ || "displayconnectionbar:i:0"
+| ''Display the connection bar when I use the full screen'' || Unchecked ☐ || "displayconnectionbar:i:0"
 |-
-| Use my RD Gateway credentials for the remote computer || Checked ☑ || "promptcredentialonce:i:1"
+| ''Use my RD Gateway credentials for the remote computer'' || Checked ☑ || "promptcredentialonce:i:1"
 |-
-| If server authentification fails || Connect and don't warn me || "authentication level:i:0"
+| ''If server authentification fails'' || Connect and don't warn me || "authentication level:i:0"
 |}
 Replace "yourdomainname" with the actual domain name of the remote computer.<br>

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 [[File:OpenTC Login.png|thumb|right]]
-OpenTC is free and open-source login portal for Windows, and allows users to connect to Remote Desktop farms.<br>
+OpenTC is login portal for Remote Desktop Connections on Windows, that replaces the default shell and explorer.<br>
-It provides users with a closed environment, and prevents them from accessing the Windows desktop and other features.<br>
+It provides end-users with a closed environment, and prevents them from accessing features outside the Remote Desktop connection.<br>
-This project has been setup to professionalize the way Thin Clients are used. Where before end users would have to login to a default user on a Thin Client, load the Desktop, manually click an RDP-icon, and login again.<br>
+This project has been setup as a free and open-source alternative to professionalize using Thin Clients.<br>
-For background information on the source code and development process, please see [[OpenTC Development]].
+[[OpenTC Development]]
-==Features==
+===Features===
 * Provide a closed environment for the user dedicated to connect to one or multiple Remote Desktop farms or server.
 * Prevents users from accessing the local desktop, start menu, and other Windows features.
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 * The client can be remote controlled ([[Remote_Desktop_shadowing|shadowed]]) by administrators for support or administrative purposes.
 * Administrators can still access the default desktop when needed.
-(*) This feature is only available when using OpenTC Client together with an OpenTC Server.
+* Free and open-source
-==Modes==
+===Requirements===
-OpenTC Client can be used .<br>
+* Windows 98 SE or higher
-'''Standalone:''' This version is client-only and does not require an OpenTC server.<br>
+* Remote Desktop Connection (MSTSC) v5.1 or higher
-'''Server:''' Tells the users beforehand if their account is blocked or the credentials incorrect. You can also change your password when expired.<br>
+* .NET Framework 2.0
 =Downloads=
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 ===Settings===
-During the setup you will be able to configure some settings, these settings are stored in the registry under the key "''HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\OpenTC\Client\Settings''".<br>
+During the setup you will be able to configure some settings, these settings are stored in the registry under the key "''HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\OpenTC''".<br>
 {| class="wikitable"
 |-
-! Name !! Value !! Note
+! Setting !! Description
 |-
-| Background || Path to the background image || e.g. "background.jpg"
+| Background || Path to the background image (e.g. "C:\Background.jpg")
 |-
-| Logo || Path to the logo image || e.g. "logo.jpg"
+| Logo || Path to the logo image (e.g. "C:\Logo.jpg")
 |-
-| Language || Path to the language file || e.g. "english.txt"
+| Language || Path to the language file (e.g. "C:\English.txt")
 |-
-| RDP || Path to the folder with the .rdp file(s) || e.g. "C:\RDP"
+| RDP || Path to the folder with the .rdp file(s) (e.g. "C:\RDP\")
 |-
-| Server || IP:Port of the [[OpenTC#Server|server]]. Leave empty for standalone mode || e.g. "10.0.0.1:1234"
+| Power || Power button behaviour ("Disabled", "Shutdown", or "Restart")
 |}
 When using no full directory path, it will automatically look for the file or folder in the same directory as the executable.

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	OpenTC is free and open-source login portal for Windows, and allows users to connect to Remote Desktop farms.<br>		OpenTC is free and open-source login portal for Windows, and allows users to connect to Remote Desktop farms.<br>
	It provides users with a closed environment, and prevents them from accessing the Windows desktop and other features.<br>		It provides users with a closed environment, and prevents them from accessing the Windows desktop and other features.<br>

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 ==Server==
-* could be setup in a multi-server way....
+===Settings===
-* gfhbfgh
+{| class="wikitable"

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 | User name || yourdomainname\ || "username:s:yourdomainname\"
 |-
-| Allow me to save credentials || ✓ || "prompt for credentials:i:0"
+| Allow me to save credentials || ☑ || "prompt for credentials:i:0"
 |-
-| Use my RD Gateway credentials for the remote computer || ✓ || "promptcredentialonce:i:1"
+| Display size || Full Screen || "screen mode id:i:2"
 |-
 | If server authentification fails || Connect and don't warn me || "authentication level:i:0"