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Windows Embedded CE

Componentized, real-time operating system and powerful tools for a wide range of small print devices.

Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2 – Now Available!Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2 – Now Available!

Find out what the latest Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2 updates have to offer, including technologies that enable Windows Embedded CE 6.0 device makers to efficiently build small footprint devices that connect to Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008.

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Take 50% off the exam price for a limited time, through January 5, 2009, so act quickly.

Getting Started

How to Get Started with CE
Here you’ll find all the downloads you need to start your development work with Windows Embedded CE 6.

How to Get Started with Windows Embedded NavReady
Get the information and downloads you need to get started with the OS built specifically for Portable Navigation Devices.

Overview of Windows Embedded CE Development
See a diagram of the development process and a development task list.

 

Windows Embedded High
Online tutorials will get you from zero to hero in no time, with modules covering embedded design, hardware, tools and more.

Classroom Training
Find a Windows Embedded Training Partner to help get you up to speed on Windows Embedded CE.

Virtual Labs
Try out CE in a virtual online environment.

CE 6.0 Learning Center
One-stop shopping to navigate MSDN’s CE 6.0 training resources.

Community Blogs

Mike Hall's Blog
Those amazing OpenNETCF guys have done it again! - I've seen a number of requests for ASP.NET support on Windows CE, and now it's available from OpenNETCF!

Base Team
Questions and discussion about Windows Embedded CE kernel and storage technologies, and system tools.

ESC Boston presentations available on MSDN
Some CE-related presentations from ESC Boston are now publicly available.  Topics include building a real-time system, the debugger, and the CE build system.  You can find the presentations here: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/em... more


Test Kit
Questions and discussion about Windows Embedded CE and testing all things embedded.

Windows CE Testing Tools
Find all the test info that you need at the Windows CE Testing Tools web portal!  Building strong, reliable embedded devices is critical in today's market. Testing a device or driver can involve assessing many different elements from security,... more

 

Networking Team
Windows CE networking, from NDIS to TCP to SOAP to VOIP and everything in between.

Kerberos cannot resolve netapi32.dll in CE5.0 after QFE updates
If you install the recent CE 5.0 QFE's AND try to build Kerberos.dll, you will run into a bug that unfortunately was introduced in this QFE.  Check out customer thread alerting us to it here. Short summary is that customer is seeing: "Warning: U... more


Community Newsgroups

Ask questions, share information, or exchange ideas with others, including experts from around the globe, regarding Windows Embedded CE and other technologies.

Application Development and CE
Embedded and CE
Embedded VB and CE
Embedded VC and CE
Platform Builder and CE
Live Chat

Other Community

Developers Interest Group

The Windows Embedded Developers Interest Group is dedicated to the exchange of ideas around Microsoft Windows embedded and mobile software development.

Channel 9

Five guys at Microsoft wanted a better way to communicate human-to-human with developers.

Windows Embedded at WindowsforDevices.com

Share tips with other Windows CE developers in this third-party forum.

Development Resources

Shared Source

Access critical Windows Embedded CE Source Code with Shared Source: the Microsoft licensing framework.

Supported BSPs

Find a full list available Board Support Packages (BSPs) supported on Windows Embedded CE for reference designs.

Available Device Drivers

Find a full list of device drivers supported on Windows Embedded CE from Microsoft, Windows Embedded Partners and third party manufacturers.

Develop a Driver

The Windows Embedded CE Driver Development Program (WCEDDP) enables independent hardware vendors (IHVs) and driver developers to get to market faster with free grants of the latest version of Windows Embedded CE.

Hardware Kitting Program for SVs and IHVs

Qualified board vendors can redistribute Windows Embedded evaluation toolkits for Windows Embedded CE, which includes the operating system images on your platforms at no cost.

Windows Embedded Partner Solutions

Find Windows Embedded Gold Partners that provide production ready hardware, software, reference design kits, training and more.

BSP and Driver Compatibility Programs

Certify a BSP

The Microsoft Windows Embedded CE Board Support Package (BSP) and CPU Certification Program certify Windows Embedded CE BSPs and CPU compatibility.

Validate a Driver

The driver is guaranteed compatible (at the time of submission) with the designated Windows Embedded CE operating system by Microsoft after the driver has passed the validation testing process.
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