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Windows Embedded Standard Are you building a device using Windows XP Professional?

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.

Windows Embedded Standard Find out about the next generation of Windows XP Embedded- Windows Embedded Standard

Announcing Windows Embedded Standard, the next generation of Windows XP Embedded.  Not only does it offer rich user experiences to smart, connected, service-oriented enterprise devices it also enables devices to easily connect to Windows Vista-based PCs and take advantage of new features in Windows Server 2008.

Windows Embedded Standard Get Certified on Standard 2009 Today! MCTS Certification now available

While the certification is titled “Windows Embedded Standard”, Windows XP Embedded skills and experience will directly apply.  

Windows Embedded Team Blog

Get insights from the Windows Embedded team on how and why product features are developed, functionality in embedded tools, and the latest embedded devices and technologies.RSS

Component Tales: 10 Cool Uses for Group Policies on Windows Embedded Standard
[The following article is authored by one of the Windows Embedded MVPs (Most Valuable Professionals). Our MVPs have a heavy background in Embedded systems and are a great repository of information on Windows Embedded products. We’re providing this sp... more
Component Tales: Active Directory Scripting Interface - ADSI
[The following article is authored by one of the Windows Embedded MVPs (Most Valuable Professionals). Our MVPs have a heavy background in Embedded systems and are a great repository of information on Windows Embedded products. We’re providing this sp... more
Standard 2009 Update
An issue was found with the April Security database update for Windows Embedded Standard 2009. Although database updates are not usually provided in odd-numbered months, the Embedded Windows July Security Update DVD image will include a database upda... more
The June 2009 Security Updates Are Now Available on the ECE
**Updated at 5:47pm, 7/1/09:  Correction-The June updates included both the componentized updates for applying to the database, as well as the updates in the \DQI folders that can be applied to runtimes. The downloads in the WindowsE... more
FBWF overlay filled up too often?
This is an issue reported by a customer who’s using XP embedded for a banking kiosk device.Their FBWF overlay was filled up very often and they had to reboot the machine almost every day. They gave 128MB  (out of 1GB total RAM) to the overlay. T... more

Windows XP Embedded with SP2 Quick Links

Windows XP Embedded Help Documentation
Get the latest on how to build devices and applications with Windows XP Embedded.
Windows XP Embedded Help and Support
Visit the Windows XP Embedded Help and Support Web page for more how-to articles, download details and troubleshooting tips.
Existing Customer Upgrade Data Sheet
Get an overview about upgrading to Windows XP Embedded with Service Pack 2.
New Customer Data Sheet
Find a high level overview of Windows XP Embedded with Service Pack 2.

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