Windows Embedded FamilyWindows Embedded Family
Consumer
Robotics
Thin ClientPortable media
Industrial Automation
Dedicated servers
FlexibilityFixed Features,
Windows Desktop Compatibility
Industrial Automation
Medical
Entertainment
Thin Client
Office Automation
ATM /Kiosk
Kiosks Entertainment
Handheld Terminals
Point of Service
Microsoft Solution for Embedded SystemMicrosoft Solution for Embedded System
Windows Embedded WinCE (Tool Kit) WEPOS/POSReady/Windows 8 Industry Windows XPE/Windows Embedded Standard (Tool kit)
Microsoft Desktop Operating Systems for Embedded System Windows XP Professional for Embedded Systems Windows 7 Professional/Ultimate for Embedded Systems Windows 8 Pro for Embedded Systems Windows 2000 Professional for Embedded Systems MS-DOS for Embedded Systems Windows Server 2003/2008/2012 for Embedded System Windows SQL Server 2005/2008/2012 for Embedded System
Windows Embedded OS Value PropositionsWindows Embedded OS Value Propositions
The Windows Embedded family of operating systems provides powerful tools that help OEMs create a wide range of branded, differentiated devices with rich user experiences.
BenefitsReduced time to marketReduced development costsFlexible licensing15-year product availability and 10 years of supportRich user experience capabilityBroad connectivityProduct differentiation and customizationRobust supportGreater control over image footprintIntellectual property protectionEasy licensing
Windows Embedded PlatformsWindows Embedded Platforms
Setup
Application
Processorsupport
User scenarios
for Point-of-Service devices requiring
Installation CD
Field or OEM-deployed application
X86 architecture
for devices requiring PC-class performance & network capabilities
Windows Embedded Target Designer
OEM integrates application and OS into device
X86 architecture
for smaller footprint, portable devices
Windows CE Platform Builder toolkit
OEM integrates application and OS into device
X86, ARM, MIPS, SH4 architectures
Windows Embedded Compact
Windows Embedded Standard
Windows Embedded POSReady
Yes
No – or via third-party
Yes
No – customized Win32 applications
Yes – requires hard real-time OS
No – ARM, MIPS, SHx or x86
Windows Embedded Standard (XPE)
Either Windows Embedded Compact (CE)
X86 CPU ArchitectureOnly ?
Require Real-timeSupport ?
Using Existing Win32Applications ?
Choosing a Windows Embedded PlatformChoosing a Windows Embedded Platform
Windows Embedded standard(XPE/WES2009/WES7)Windows Embedded standard(XPE/WES2009/WES7)
Complete embedded platform that enables advanced devices by delivering the power of Windows to embedded devices.
Windows XP Professional where developers can
choose the components Embedded-enabling features Powerful authoring tools More than 10,000 components for
XPE/WES2009, and 1000 components
for WES 7
Key Features Windows Embedded Standard 7 WS7E Windows Embedded Standard 7 WS7P.NET 3.5 SP1 Framework √ √Action Center √ √Aero Background √ √Backup and Restore √ √Bluetooth Support √ √CPU support - x32/x64 √ √Credentials Manager √ √Direct Boot from VHD √ √Fax and Scan √ √Networking IPv4/IPv6 support √ √Internet Explorer 8 √ √Join a Domain and Group Policy Controls √ √Live Taskbar Thumbnails √ √Location and other sensors √ √Offline Folders √ √Remote Desktop Protocol 7.0 √ √Windows Media Player 12 √ √Windows Mobility Center √ √Windows Presentation Foundation √ √Windows Sideshow(Aux Display) √ √Windows Taskbar & Jump Lists √ √Applocker √Bitlocker & Bitlocker to Go √BranchCache √Create and Play DVDs √DirectAccess √Home media streaming, including Play To √HomeGroup √Multilingual User Interface Packs √Parental Control √PhotoViewer √Remote Assistance √Remote Media Streaming √Snipping Tool, Sticky Notes, Windows Journal √Tablet PC support √Windows Defender (Malware) √Windows Media Center √Windows Search √Windows Touch (Multi-Touch) √
Windows Embedded Standard 7 SKU Features Summary
10
Windows Embedded Compact (CE)Windows Embedded Compact (CE)
Reliable real-time capabilities Customization and differentiation of devices ARM, x86, MIPS and SH-compatible Componentized into hundreds of
modules
Windows CE integrates advanced Windows’ technologies to rapidly build a wide range of innovative, small-footprint devices.
Windows Embedded POSReady (WPEOS)Windows Embedded POSReady (WPEOS)
POS Application Compatibility Plug-n-Play Functionality Windows XP Professional, Win32 APIs Drivers Compatibility
POSReady is a flexible operating system designed for point of-service solutions that seamlessly connects with peripherals, servers, and services.
Recommendation ApplicationsRecommendation Applications
Retail Medical Industrial SolutionsDigital
SignagePOS
DeviceRecords Device
DiagnosticDevice
Sensors/Actuators
HMI/SCADA
MES/PLM
RFIDReaders
Windows EmbeddedCompact
Windows EmbeddedStandard
Windows EmbeddedServer
Windows Embedded Enterprise
Windows Embedded POS Ready
=Primary Recommendation=Secondary Recommendation
Recommendation ApplicationsRecommendation Applications
Device TypeMultifunc-
tion Printer
Kiosk ATM Set Top Box
Intelligent Application
DigitalImaging
Gaming Security & Surveillance
Thin Client
Windows EmbeddedCompact
Windows EmbeddedStandard
Windows EmbeddedServer
Windows Embedded Enterprise
Windows Embedded POS Ready
=Primary Recommendation=Secondary Recommendation
OS Product LifetimeOS Product LifetimeProduct Name General
AvailabilityDistribution End Date
Classic OS
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional for Embedded Systems (1-2 CPU) 12/31/2001 12/31/2016
Windows® 7 Professional for Embedded Systems x32/x64 (1-2 CPU) 10/22/2009 09/30/2024
Embedded OS
Windows® Embedded CE 6.0 Operating System (Toolkit and Runtime) - All Versions 11/01/2006 02/28/2022
Windows® Embedded Compact 7 (Toolkit and Runtime) - All Versions 03/01/2011 02/28/2026
Microsoft® Windows® XP Embedded (Toolkit and Runtime) - All 01/30/2002 01/30/2017
Microsoft® Windows® Embedded Standard (Toolkit and Runtime) - All 10/07/2008 01/08/2024
Windows® Embedded Standard 7 (Toolkit and Runtime) - All Versions 07/27/2010 07/27/2025
Server OS
Windows Server 2008 for Embedded Systems Standard and Enterprise, all editions 05/01/2008 02/06/2023
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 for Embedded Systems, all versions 09/1/2008 07/31/2023
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 for Embedded Systems ,all Versions 08/06/2009 02/06/2023
Windows Server 2012 for Embedded Systems 10/30/2012 06/30/2027
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 for Embedded Systems 05/20/2012 03/31/2027
Windows 7 Pro/ WES ComparisonWindows 7 Pro/ WES ComparisonFeatures Windows 7
for Embedded System
Windows Embedded
standard 7
Windows Embedded
standard 2009
Windows Technologies Windows 7 Ultimate Subset of Windows 7
UltimateSubset available on
Windows XP Professional
Processor Support 32-bit (x86), 64-bit 32-bit (x86), 64-bit 32-bit (x86)
OS Image Footprint
16 GB available disk space (32-bit) / 20 GB
(64-bit)
Minimum Image size > 500MB
Minimum image size > 40MB
OS Building Blocks Whole
Packages ~200
Drivers ~ 400
Components ~1000
Drivers ~9000
Platform Builder None
Image Build Wizard
Image Configuration Editor
Target Designer
Component Designer
Embedded Enabling Features
NoneEWF/FBWF/USB Boot
HORM/Custom Shell
EWF/FBWF/USB Boot
HORM/Custom Shell
Windows Update Yes Yes No
Multi Touch Yes Yes No
Compare Window Systems Compare Window Systems
Scenario Capability POSReady 7
POSReady 2009
Windows XP Professional
Windows 7 Professional
Windows 7 Ultimate
Familiar Windows 7 technologies Windows Multi Touch ● N/A N/A ● ●
Localization and multilingual user interface (MUI) support
Multi User Language support 36 Languages ● ● N/A
(32)N/A ●
Unified point-ofservice (POS) peripheral management Microsoft POS for.NET ● ● N/A N/A N/A
Enhanced security features Enhanced Write Filter ● N/A N/A N/A N/A
Enhanced security features File-Based Write Filter ● ● N/A N/A N/A
Enhanced security features Keyboard filter ● N/A N/A N/A N/A
Enhanced security features BitLocker ● N/A N/A N/A ●
Enhanced security features AppLocker ● N/A N/A N/A ●
Enhanced security features BranchCache ● N/A N/A N/A ●
Enhanced security features DirectAccess ● N/A N/A N/A ●
Enhanced security features Registry filter ● ● N/A N/A N/A
Connection evolution Remote Desktop Protocol 7.1 ● N/A N/A ● ●
Windows Embedded 8 EditionsWindows Embedded 8 Editions
Windows Embedded 8
Standard
Windows Embedded 8
Pro
Invest for the Future
Rich Experience
Connected
Secure
Targeted
Intelligent System Ready
New Naming Convention
Windows Embedded Standard 7 Windows Embedded 8 Standard
Windows 7 for Embedded Systems Windows Embedded 8 Pro
Windows Embedded POSReady 7 Windows Embedded 8 Industry
Windows Embedded 8 Edition AlignmentWindows Embedded 8 Edition AlignmentWindows Embedded 8 follows the evolution of Windows 8 by reducing edition complexity
Windows 8 EnterpriseVolume License Only
Windows 8 ProBusiness Focused
Windows Embedded 8 Standard
Windows Embedded 8 Standard
Enterprise Kit
Windows Embedded 8 Pro
Windows Embedded 8 Pro Side Loading
8
Rationalized SKU plan for OEMsUnique Edition for Enterprise Customers
Rationalized SKU plan for OEMsEnd User activation of additional technologies
PC/General Purpose Offerings Embedded/Industry Specific Offerings
Windows 8Consumer Focused
OEM Licensed
End UserLicensed
Windows Embedded 8 Industry Pro
Windows Embedded 8 Industry
Enterprise, Side Loading
No Consumer Focused Edition
Windows Embedded 8 Industry Pro
(Retail)
OEM Enabled Features
Windows Embedded 8 StandardWindows Embedded 8 Standard
•
•
End User Enabled Features
•
•
Modular version of Windows 8 enhanced to meet the needs of Intelligent Systems
Windows Embedded 8 ProWindows Embedded 8 Pro
End User Enabled Features
•
Windows Embedded 8 Pro offers full power of Windows 8 for industry specific devices
OEM Enabled Features
•
OEM Enabled Features
Windows Embedded 8 Industry ProWindows Embedded 8 Industry Pro
•
•
End User Enabled Features
•
Windows Embedded 8 Industry offers fixed Windows 8 image with embedded features for industry specific devices
Enterprise-Specific Edition
Windows Embedded 8 Industry Enterprise (Volume License Only)Windows Embedded 8 Industry Enterprise (Volume License Only)
•
•
Windows Embedded 8 Industry offers a single fixed image with lockdown features for industry specific devices across a range of vertical markets
*
Windows Embedded 8
Standard
Windows Embedded 8
Pro
Rich Experience
START SCREEN
MULTITOUCH
IE10, WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER,
WINDOWS 8 APPS
MULTI-USER INTERFACE (MUI)
DESKTOP APPS
Connectivity
CONNECTED STANDBY
MOBILE BROADBAND
USB 3.0
WI-FI
Security
ANTI MALWARE
BITLOCKER
TRUSTED BOOT
VPN CLIENT
Intelligent SystemsReady
GROUP POLICY
DOMAIN JOIN
REMOTE ACCESS (RDP)
MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
Image Configuration
FULL WINDOWS COMPATIBILITY
FIXED IMAGE
MODULAR OS
Targeted
UNIFIED WRITE FILTER
GESTURE FILTER
KEYBOARD FILTER
APP LAUNCHER
CUSTOM BRANDING
RETAIL PERIPHERIAL SUPPORT
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Windows Embedded 8 Industry Pro
Windows Embedded 8 OEM Edition FeaturesWindows Embedded 8 OEM Edition Features
WE8 Tool KitWE8 Tool Kit
For Windows Embedded 8 Standard Tool Kit, MS is now offering WE8S Tool Kit License at free of charge.
Ways of obtain WE8 Standard Tool Kits: Go to www.windowsembedded.com or MSDN to download. Order OPK Tool Kit
Toolkit and Evaluation Keys: •To fully license the Windows Embedded 8 Standard tools, you
will need the toolkit product key. The tools have a 30 day evaluation period from installation.
•To evaluate images created with the Windows Embedded 8 Standard tools, you will need the 180 day evaluation key.
WE8 Standard
WE8 Industry Pro
WE8 Industry Pro
Retail
WE8 Pro
Installation Tool Kit Modular OS
OPKFixed Image
OPKFixed Image
OPKFixed Image
*Embedded Features
Yes Yes Yes No
Price = WES7 E= Win 7 Pro
(FES7)= POSReady 7
= Win 7 Pro (FES7)
OEM ActivationEmbedded
PKEAEmbedded
PKEAEmbedded
PKEAPKEA
Windows Store No “Store” Icon in default
No “Store” Icon in default
No “Store” Icon in default
Require to disable “Store” Icon
*Embedded Features: refer to OEM Enable Embedded Feature Table*ATM restriction is applied on WES7P, WE8S, POSReady7 and WE8 Industry Pro Retail.
WE8 SKU Comparison WE8 SKU Comparison
FeaturesWE8
StandardWE8
Industry Pro
WE8 Industry Pro
Retail
WE8 Pro
OEM Enable Embedded Features
File Based Write Filter VEnhanced Write Filter V
Custom Branding VCustom Logon V V V
Unified Write Filter V V VGesture Filter V V V
Keyboard Filter V V VShell Launcher V V V
Windows 8 Application Launcher V V V
Dialog Filter V V VEmbedded Lockdown
Manager V V V
End User Enabled Features
Branch Cache VApp Locker V
Direct Access VSide Loading V V V V
*End User can enable through additional License with MS
WE8 SKU Comparison WE8 SKU Comparison
Target Device CategoriesTarget Device Categories
Device Type
Thin Client Digital Sign Kiosk POSMedical DevicesManufacturingATM
Windows Embedded 8 Standard
Windows Embedded 8 Industry
Windows Embedded 8 Pro
Windows Embedded 8 Industry
Windows Embedded 8 Standard
Windows Embedded 8 Standard
Windows Embedded 8 Industry
Windows Embedded 8 Pro
Windows Embedded 8 Industry*
Windows Embedded 8 Pro
Windows Embedded 8 Standard
Windows Embedded 8 Standard
Windows Embedded 8 Industry*
Windows Embedded 8 Pro
Windows Embedded 8 Standard
Windows Embedded 8 Industry*
Windows Embedded 8 Pro
Windows Embedded 8 Standard
* Must use general Windows Embedded 8 Industry Pro SKU
Next MovesNext Moves
Moving into WE8 Industry Pro from Win 7 Pro/WE8 Pro (due to embedded features and activation options)
Moving into WE8 Standard/WE8 Pro from WES7 P/Win 7 Ultimate (due to price advantage)
Moving into Win 7 Pro/WES7 or WE8 Pro/WE8 Standard from XPP/XPE (due to XPP will be EOL on 2016/12/31; XPE will be EOL on 2017/01/30; some new chipset driver may not being supported)
Windows XP Pro for Embedded Systems will continue to be available through Microsoft Authorized Embedded Distributors through December 2016, and Technical Support will be available through April 2014.
DSP EOL ScheduleDSP EOL Schedule
EOL Schedule– Windows 7 Pro (DSP) – Jun. 30, 2013– Win Server 2008 R2 (Box Package) – Dec. 31, 2012
Message:
Opportunity to license and migrate to Window Embedded version
Information LinkInformation Link
Windows Embedded 8 launch portal: www.getwindowsembedded8.com
Windows Embedded 8 Product: www.windowsembedded.com/we8
Windows Embedded Roadmap & Life Schedule: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsembedded/en-us/evaluate/windows-embedded-roadmap.aspx
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