Windows XP Embedded Downloads and Updates
Keep your Windows XP Embedded system up-to-date with these recommended releases, test kits, device-platform software development kits, and sample applications.
Licensed OEM customers can access critical updates, important releases, and product updates for Windows XP Embedded on the restricted access OEM Embedded site. For any downloads, licensed OEM customers will need to accept the terms in the OEM download EULA, which grants redistribution rights.
If you are building Windows XP Embedded-based operating system images using the Windows XP Embedded Evaluation Kit or you have not purchased runtime licenses from your Microsoft Windows Embedded Authorized Distributor, please search the latest security updates from Microsoft. If you have purchased runtime licenses from a Microsoft Windows Embedded Authorized Distributor, or have signed an OEM Customer License Agreement with Microsoft directly, then please visit the restricted access OEM Embedded site to download the latest security updates for Windows XP Embedded. |
Windows XP Embedded Image Difference Engine
The Windows XP Embedded Image Difference Engine is a command line tool providing developers with a new option to service XP Embedded based devices. It can be used to upgrade XP Embedded based images to a new Service Pack or Feature Pack level and bundle third-party, security and all other updates into one update package. Customers with access to the Mobile and Embedded Communications Extranet can download the tool from https://ece.partners.extranet.microsoft.com. All other customers can download the tool from the System Builder website (http://www.microsoft.com/oem/default.mspx) . |
Windows XP Embedded SP2 Feature Pack 2007
The Windows XP Embedded Service Pack 2 Feature Pack 2007 is not a stand alone product; it requires the developer to have Windows Embedded Studio tool suite installed. FEATURE PACK 2007 extends Windows XP Embedded Service Pack 2 providing developers with new embedded enabling features, re-optimized OS components, enhanced servicing options and powerful embedded-specific development tools. The Windows Embedded Studio tool suite now includes a command line script interface tool designed to automate the end-to-end build processes, increasing developer productivity. |
.NET Framework 2.0 for XPe
This download is the componentized version of the .NET Framework 2.0 for Microsoft Windows XP Embedded. The componentized version of .NET Framework 2.0 installs components in the Windows XP Embedded components database that provide support for .NET Framework 2.0 and ASP .NET 2.0 on the XPe platform. |
Windows Media Player 10 Component for Windows XP Embedded with SP2
This component update installs the Windows Media® Player 10 components, enabling you build Windows XP Embedded SP2 runtimes that include Windows Media® Player 10. There is also support for localization of Windows Media® Player 10.
This component update also disables the Windows Media® Player 8 Technologies macro component by setting it to end of life (for more information on end of life components, please read the Windows XP Embedded help documents on End of Life components. |
Device Update Agent (DUA) Script Generator
DUAScriptGen is a standalone tool that automates the creation of DUA (Device Update Agent) script files that can be used to deploy software updates to Windows XP Embedded devices. |
Fingerprint Component for Windows XP Embedded
Have you been trying to use Microsoft Fingerprint Reader with embedded runtimes or attempting to create a componentized version of the driver? Download the fingerprint-recognition driver and access directions to install, run, and deploy. |
DirectX 9 Component Provides for the Latest in Graphics Rendering Capabilities
Take advantage of enhancements in DirectShow, Direct3D and DirectPlay to build ever more innovative embedded devices. |
.NET Framework 1.1 for Windows XP Embedded with SP1
The .NET Framework 1.1 streamlines workflow by enabling you to store and execute multiple versions of an application or component on your development workstation. You can also take advantage of built-in support in the .NET Framework 1.1 for communication with Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) and Oracle databases, further streamlining development. The .NET Framework 1.1 includes support for Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6). |
Remote Desktop Protocol 5.2
The latest version of the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) client, Version 5.2, enables you to build Windows XP Embedded-based devices that can communicate with Windows Server 2003 via a Terminal Services session, not possible with prior releases of the RDP client. RDP 5.2 provides more powerful graphics resolution, as it supports 24-bit color and high-resolution (1200 x 1600). RDP 5.2 also enables near automatic redirection of resources, including Component Object Model (COM) ports and audio. |
SMS 2003 Advanced Client for Windows XP Embedded
Download the Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 Advanced Client for Windows XP Embedded to manage Windows XP Embedded-based hardware devices using SMS 2003. |
Windows XP Embedded with SP1 Help Update
This downloadable file will update your existing Microsoft XP Embedded with SP1 Help files to the most current information available. The new Help files have been reorganized so content is easier to find, how-to topics have been added to guide you through tasks, and existing content has been revised. |
Multilingual User Interface Packs
A variety of languages are available as an add-on tool to the English version of Windows XP Embedded. |