Installation Guide

Windows XP Embedded installation discs provide development tools, a component database, and a database engine to help you design, build, and deploy a customized Windows XP Embedded operating system.

The supplied disc installs Windows® XP Embedded Service Pack 2 Feature Pack 2007. Windows XP Embedded SP1 and Windows XP Embedded Service Pack 2 are required before you can install FP 2007.

In This Section

• Windows XP Embedded Licensing Requirements and Guidelines
  Describes the licensing process, requirements, and use of Windows XP Embedded Licenses and Run-time Licenses.
• How to Install Windows XP Embedded Service Pack 2 Feature Pack 2007
  Describes the steps to install the feature pack, including backing up your existing component database and repositories before upgrading. Follow these topics for the Windows XP Embedded installation disc.
• Restoring the Component Database from Backup
  Describes how to restore the component database from a previous backup.
• Restoring the Repository from Backup
  Describes how to restore the repository from a previous backup.
• Uninstalling the Tools or Component Database
  Describes how to remove the Windows XP Embedded development tools or the component database.
• Removing FP 2007
  Describes how to remove FP 2007
• Administering a Shared Database
  Describes setting up Microsoft SQL Server 2000 or Microsoft SQL Server 2005 as a shared component database.
• Repairing an Installation
  Describes how to repair an installation of the development tools or the component database.
• Troubleshooting the Installation
  Describes common installation problems that may occur, and how to resolve them.

Last updated on Wednesday, October 18, 2006

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