Windows XP Embedded includes specific embedded enabling features that help optimise the operating system for embedded devices.
Image Cloning and Reseal
The system cloning process is used during manufacturing to ensure that each device has a runtime image containing a unique computer security ID (SID) and computer name.
Remote Boot
This service allows you to boot an image on a client device without requiring the client device to have a persistent storage device, such as a hard drive or Flash RAM memory.
Enhanced Write Filter
The Enhanced Write Filter (EWF) protects a volume from write access. EWF provides the following benefits: write protects one or more partitions on your system, enables read-only media, such as CD-ROM or Flash, to boot and run. EWF can be deployed on a variety of media types and configurations.
Device Update Agent
Device Update Agent (DUA) is a lightweight management solution for small footprint devices. It enables organisations to update a runtime image remotely. DUA is a service that runs on your runtime image and performs administrative tasks, such as copying files, creating registry keys or executing processes.
System Deployment Image (SDI)
Windows XP Embedded includes the SDI (System Deployment Image) feature, which enables you to manage your runtime images. SDI tools are used to facilitate the preparation and maintenance of runtime images.
Nonvolatile Storage
Windows XP Embedded includes support for the following storage options frequently used in embedded environments:
- Read/write storage, such as random access memory (RAM)
- Nonvolatile, or persistent, read/write storage, such as Flash read-only memory (ROM) or magnetic disk
- Nonvolatile read-only storage, such as CD-ROM
More details are available at the
Windows Embedded Developer Center (US).
