Windows Embedded Standard 7 features provides developers with the software development tools and technologies to take advantage of the latest desktop innovations in delivering innovative specialized devices with rich immersive user experiences that seamlessly connect to Windows PCs, Server and services. |
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NEW: Standard 7 Service Pack 1
| Windows Embedded Standard SP 1 includes three new technologies: | 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. 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. SKU Compliance Package is added to the image after it is developed. This package deactivates features not in the designated SKU - Find out how to access Standard 7 SP1
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Rich Immersive User Experiences
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Windows Touch | Support for multi-gesture touch interfaces and context aware applications using the sensor development kit to provide a natural user interface to build devices that engage the user and provides a compelling experience on an embedded device. |
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Windows Presentation Foundation | A solid User Interface Framework that provides the flexibility to build innovative user interfaces that engage the user. |
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Microsoft Silverlight | Microsoft Silverlight is a cross-browser, cross-platform plug-in for delivering the next generation of media experiences and rich interactive applications (RIAs) for the Web that incorporate video, animation, interactivity, and stunning user interfaces. |
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Kinect for Windows | Kinect for Windows extends natural user interface capabilities by enabling users to interact with devices through gesture and voice. |
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High End Graphics | Features that can take advantage of the high end graphics engines that are on devices like DirectX 11 to provide high quality, hardware-accelerated, 3D graphics, Aero interface, Windows Flip 3D navigation, improved task bar functionality and jump lists. |
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Enterprise Connectivity
| Devices built with Windows Embedded Standard 7 software development tools can easily hook into existing enterprise infrastructure allowing enterprises to extend their existing investments in management beyond PCs and servers to Specialized devices. |
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Active Directory Support | Specialized devices can be added to domains and allow Active Directory group policies to be applied, giving enterprises the seamless management and control of their embedded devices that is expected from Windows PCs and servers. |
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Leverage Desktop Management Systems | Compatibility with management systems like Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) and other third party management software, allowing enterprises to reuse their existing investments. |
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Seamless Remote Connectivity and Data Access | DirectAccess allows devices to securely connect to the datacenter directly through an internet connection without requiring additional infrastructure like VPN from a remote location. Access data faster on a remote site using BranchCache functionality. |
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Latest Desktop Innovations
| Windows Embedded Standard 7 provides developers with the ability to take advantage of the latest desktop technology innovations and software development tools in the specialized device scenarios. |
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Windows Internet Explorer 8 | Expand use of embedded devices by leveraging Internet Explorer (IE) 8 accelerators and Windows cloud services. Secure browsing is enabled through Internet Explorer 8 protected mode and phishing filter along with added security that prevents cross browser attacks malware downloads and ActiveX exploits. |
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Windows Media Player 12 | Windows Media Player 12 includes new media features designed to help manage libraries of digital music, photos, and videos. It provides an improved multimedia experience with enhancements like bandwidth reservation. |
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Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 is the new managed-code programming model for Windows, featuring new technologies for building applications that have a visually compelling user experience, seamless communication across technology boundaries, and support for a wide range of business processes. |
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Remote Desktop Protocol 7 | Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP 7) helps enable Windows Embedded Standard-based thin clients, point of service devices, and multifunction printers to connect using the latest version of Windows Server remote computing technologies. RDP helps you use the Terminal Services (TS) features and updates such as Network Level Authentication, Server authentication, resource redirection, TS gateway servers, monitor spanning, and other visual improvements. |
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