Develop small footprint devices with a componentized, real-time operating system

Develop advanced commercial and consumer devices with thousands of existing Windows applications and drivers

Develop dedicated embedded devices that require custom interfaces and a fully functioning Windows OS

Connect a variety of retail or hospitality device peripherals onto a single point of service system

Develop devices optimized for portable navigation devices

Configure, deploy and manage dedicated server platforms.

Windows Embedded CE Driver Validation

Join this program to validate your drivers for use with Windows Embedded CE operating systems.

A validated driver is guaranteed compatible (at the time of submission) with the designated Windows Embedded CE operating system by Microsoft.
The validated driver will be promoted on the Supported Drivers list

The validated driver must meet Microsoft standards for compatibility with Windows Embedded CE.
All testing results are subject to use of the Windows CE Test Kit (CETK) in accordance with testing instructions and guidelines.

Test your driver. You must test your driver by running the relevant tests from the CETK included with Platform Builder for Windows Embedded CE. Such tests must be run in accordance with the instructions and guidelines that accompany the CETK. If you have not used the CETK, see the CETK Server Help information, which can be launched from the Start menu after installing Platform Builder.
Download and complete the Driver Validation Submission Form.
Send in your application to Windows CE Driver Validation Program Submissions and attach your submission form, driver, and CETK logs.

We will acknowledge your submission within three business days of receipt with a confirmation e-mail. A submission ID number will be listed. If you do not receive this confirmation e-mail, please contact Windows CE Driver Validation Program Submissions. In the body of the message, include any information regarding the type of driver, date submitted, and how to contact you.
When processing is complete, you will receive an acknowledgement that your driver has been verified, and the driver will be posted on the Supported Device Drivers list.

Allow 14 business days for completion of the submission process. Please note that Microsoft reserves the right to remove, at any time without notice, any driver listing on the Supported Drivers list.

Windows Embedded CE Driver Development Program

Find out how to get to market faster with free grants of the latest version of Windows Embedded CE

Review MSDN documentation to obtain assistance in development.

Find more information on the CETK.

Validated Drivers are promoted on Microsoft’s web sites.