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Windows Embedded Enterprise Overview

Windows Embedded Enterprise

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 7 for Embedded Systems Windows Vista for Embedded Systems Windows XP Pro for Embedded Systems
Footprint 1GB RAM (32-bit)
2GB RAM (64-bit)
16GB hard drive
1GB RAM (32bit);
2GB RAM (64-bit)
16GB hard drive
128MB RAM
1.5GB hard drive
Processor 1GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) 1GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) XP Pro: 300MHz 32-bit (x86)
Real-time OS: Via third-party plug-in
Run Win 32 Apps: Existent or customized Win 32 or Win 64 applications 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 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:

  • Fast 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
  • 32- and 64- bit Support (Vista/Win7 only)
Windows Embedded Enterprise solutions can run on fixed-function or dedicated embedded systems. Successful applications using Windows Embedded Enterprise operating systems include kiosks, ATM systems, POS devices, complex industrial automation controllers, HMI and SCADA devices, as well as complex medical devices.

Windows Embedded Enterprise System Advantages

Confidence

Migrate customized operating systems and applications. Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP Pro for Embedded Systems support the most commonly used 32- and 64-bit 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 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP Professional 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 Embedded Enterprise Systems Features page to learn more about what these products offer.

New to Windows Embedded Enterprise?

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.

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.