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Download Windows Embedded Standard 7 SP1

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NEW: Standard 7 Service Pack 1

Windows Embedded Standard SP 1 includes three new technologies:
  1. Remote Desktop Protocol 7.1 (RDP7.1) includes RemoteFX, which is a set of technologies that includes USB Redirection, Multi-media redirection, Multi-monitor support.
  2. SD Boot allows building and installation of Windows Embedded Standard 7 images on SD cards. Customers may boot a Windows Embedded Standard 7 image from an SD card (no roaming) as long as the SD card is in the device enclosure and not easily accessible to the end user.
  3. SKU Compliance Package is added to the image after it is developed. This package deactivates features not in the designated SKU.

Timing of Client OS updates vs. Windows Embedded Standard 7 updates

Windows component servicing for Windows Embedded Standard 7 is now integrated with Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 servicing. General Distribution Release (GDR) updates are published on the second Tuesday of each month. Windows Security updates are available for Windows Embedded Standard 7 device updates via Windows Update, while all GDRs are available from the Microsoft Download Center. These same Security and GDR updates are published for OEMs and Distributors on Microsoft OEM Online (MOO) and The Mobile & Embedded Communications Extranet (ECE) websites on the monthly DTOS DVD with applicability described in the Cumulative Update Catalog spreadsheet, also published monthly. MOO/ECE website availability is targeted for the fourth Tuesday of each month.

How do I obtain updates for Windows Embedded Standard 7?

Windows Embedded Developer Update (WEDU) is an easy and reliable way to keep current on updates from Microsoft for Windows Embedded development environments.
Windows Embedded Developer Update automatically checks the development environment to ensure developers have the most current product revisions and updates, categorizes the available downloads and readies the product updates for download by subscribers. Now available for Windows Embedded Standard 7 as a downloadable application.

Download WEDU:

Get the Trial Product Key

If you already have the Standard 7 SP1 trial as a download or DVD, get the trial product key here.

Before you install Standard 7

Before you install Windows Embedded Standard 7, review this topic to help you through the install process.

Order an Eval on DVD

Windows Embedded Standard 7 SP1 is a large download. If you prefer, you can request to have an evaluation copy shipped to you. There is a small shipping and handling fee.