Windows Embedded Enterprise Overview

What is Windows Embedded Enterprise?

These products are fully functional versions of Microsoft’s desktop operating system intended for use in an embedded solution consisting of purpose-built hardware and application software. The Windows Embedded Enterprise Family includes:

Choose Windows Embedded Enterprise solutions for dedicated embedded devices that require Windows application compatibility and the flexibility to deploy a custom user interface.

Features at a glance:

OS	Windows XP Pro for Embedded Systems Windows Vista for Embedded Systems
Footprint	XP Pro: 128 MB RAM; 1.5 GB hard drive Windows Vista: 1GB RAM; 40 GB hard drive
Processor	XP Pro: 300 MHz 32-bit (x86) Windows Vista: 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64)
Real-time OS:	Both: Via third-party plug-in
Run Win 32 Apps:	Existent or customized Win 32 applications
Cost (USD)*	Contact a Windows Authorized Embedded Distributor for details.
Support	10-year product support lifecycle** Windows Development Center (MSDN) Partner Resources

* Runtime pricing is based on purchase volume of one unit. Volume discounts are available. Local taxes, tariffs, and other costs may apply

** 10 year product support is combination of 5 years mainstream and 5 years extended see Microsoft.com for more details.

Take advantage of the full power of Microsoft’s premium operating systems when footprint size is not an issue. Developers use Windows for Embedded Enterprise for its visual and differentiated user interfaces, connectivity capabilities, and reliability in building secure applications. Advantages of using these proven operating systems include:

Fastest time to market: deliver the same program created on your development system
Ease of integration with third-party software already compatible with standard Microsoft operating systems
Excellent security features
Easy to update with Microsoft’s Windows Update
All OEM products can utilize the same operating system
Easy to install using the OEM Pre-installation Kit

Windows Embedded Enterprise Solutions can run on fixed-function or dedicated embedded systems. Successful applications using Windows Embedded Enterprise OSes include kiosks, ATM systems, POS devices, complex industrial automation controllers, and complex medical devices.

Windows Embedded Enterprise System Advantages

Confidence
Migrate customized operating systems and applications. Windows XP Pro and Windows Vista for Embedded Systems support the most commonly used PC architecture processor families. Familiar management technologies make it easy to set up, use, and manage your embedded devices as standalone devices or within an enterprise environment.
Connectivity
Shorten your development cycle. Windows XP Pro and Windows Vista for Embedded Systems are compatible with thousands of production-quality off-the-shelf applications, services, and certified drivers. Interoperability with common industry standards and server technologies enables you to build devices that seamlessly connect to other devices, PCs, servers, and services.
Community
Windows Embedded has an active development community and partner ecosystem to ensure you not only get your device to market faster but also build profitable lines of business. Working with a Windows Embedded Partner can help to further your development savings. For complete details, pricing, and licensing information, contact a Microsoft Windows Embedded Authorized Distributor near you.

Visit the Windows Enterprise Solutions for Embedded Systems Features page to learn more about what these products offer.

Windows XP Pro for Embedded Systems Tablet Supplement now available, find out how to get it here.
Read announcement and system requirements here.

New to Windows Embedded Enterprise?

Empower your next device with Microsoft’s proven operating systems

Datasheet: Windows Embedded Enterprise (260 KB)

Are you building a device using Windows XP Professional?

Windows XP Pro for Embedded Systems will continue to be available through Microsoft Authorized Embedded Distributors through December 2016, and Technical Support will be available through April 2014.

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Industrial Solutions

To thrive in today’s economy, factories and plants that produce manufactured goods, oil, gas, food, and pharmaceuticals must run at the highest efficiency while ensuring flawless quality. This requires total infrastructure and management control—from Sensors to Servers. Find out how Windows Embedded solutions can provide that foundation.

Datasheet: Windows Embedded Industrial Solutions (3.61 MB)