Windows Embedded Products

What is Windows Embedded?

Windows Embedded is a family of operating systems that offer familiar tools and technologies for developers to quickly bring the next generation of smart, connected, service-oriented devices to market.Windows Embedded features enable interoperability with industry standards and Microsoft technologies, enabling connectivity to PCs, services, servers, and other devices.

If you're not sure which Windows Embedded product is right for you, look at Choose the Right Embedded Product to see a comparison of the Windows Embedded family of products to determine which is more suited to your device needs.

Windows Embedded CE
Develop small footprint devices with a componentized, real-time operating system. Used in a wide array of devices, including portable navigation and communications devices.

Windows Embedded Enterprise
For dedicated embedded devices that require custom interfaces and fully functioning Windows XP Professional or Windows Vista operating systems. Used in devices such as gaming devices and ATMs.

Windows Embedded NavReady
Develop devices optimized for portable navigation with Windows Embedded NAVReady. Used in portable navigation devices such as GPS and Multimedia Internet Devices.

Windows Embedded Standard
The next generation of Windows XP Embedded. Develop advanced commercial and consumer devices to run thousands of existing Windows applications and drivers. Used in devices such as set-top boxes and kiosks.

Windows Embedded POSReady (TechNet)
The next generation of Windows Embedded Point-of-Service. This product lets you connect a variety of retail or hospitality device peripherals onto a single point of service system. Used in a wide range of point of service devices, including Self-Checkout and Full-Featured POS devices.

Windows Embedded Server
Fully functional versions of Microsoft’s server operating system with built-in security, reliability, and availability features intended for use in an embedded solution consisting of purpose-built hardware and application software.

Windows Embedded Community

Olivier Bloch's BlogRSS

Going to PDC 2009?
Are you going to PDC 2009? Then you should not miss this session: http://microsoftpdc.com/Sessions/CL28 Robert Smith and Ben Tucker, Program Managers... More >
Tuesday, Nov 3 by obloch

Mike Hall's BlogRSS

Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3 Released to Web
Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3 has been released to the web – here’s a link to the download page Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3 includes the following new fe... More >
Wednesday, Sep 30 by mikehall

Windows Embedded Developers Interest Group
The Windows Embedded Developers Interest Group (WE-DIG) is dedicated to the exchange of ideas around Microsoft Windows Embedded and mobile software development.

WindowsForDevices
This independent online community for Windows Embedded developers offers news and technical information on software, services, market trends, and related hardware and technologies.


Featured Content

Just Released! Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3: create devices with an immersive user interface, rich browsing experience, and connection to Windows PCs, servers, services, and devices.

Just Released! Windows Embedded Enterprise launches Windows 7 for Embedded Systems

Just Released! Windows Server 2008 & Windows Server R2 for Embedded Systems

Now available: Download the Trial beta Version of Windows Embedded Standard 2011, the future of Windows Embedded Standard and the next generation of Windows XP Embedded

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