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Windows Embedded CE FAQs

Windows Embedded CE Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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What is Windows Embedded CE?

Windows Embedded CE is an operating system and development platform that provides a 32-bit native, componentized, hard real-time operating system, unified kernel, and powerful embedded development tools designed to create differentiated devices that deliver immersive user interfaces and rich connected experiences. CE powers a wide range of consumer and enterprise devices from power- conscious Consumer Internet Devices to real-time Industrial Controllers.
Trustworthy Computing is Microsoft’s commitment to improvements on security, privacy, and reliability features based on sound business practices. Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3 includes the following security features:
  • Credential Manager
  • Local Authentication Subsystem (LASS)
  • Cryptography and Certificates
  • Protected Store
  • Security Support and Provider Interface Architecture
  • Security Socket Layer
  • Smart Card Support
With Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3, Microsoft will introduce key technologies to the high performance, highly reliable CE 6.0 platform that device manufactures can use to create devices that stand out from the competition. New R3 technologies include:
  • Silverlight for Windows Embedded
  • Internet Explorer Embedded
  • Touch and Gesture Input
  • Connection Manager
  • Flash Lite
  • Office and PDF Viewers
  • QQ Messenger Client
CE 6.0 R3 technologies build on the solid foundation of Windows Embedded CE 6.0 so you can quickly incorporate them into your CE 6.0 or CE 6.0 R2 design. As a device manufacturer, you can leverage your CE design skills as well as investment in CE 6.0 hardware, BSP’s, and design to bring your device to life with new CE 6.0 R3 technologies quickly and efficiently.
Contact a Microsoft Authorized Windows Embedded Distributor in your area or download a free 6-month trial version of Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3 now. A DVD version by mail is also available from this link for a nominal charge.
A 180-day (6-month) fully functional trial is available at no cost. Download Windows Embedded CE 6.0 today.

The retail value of a licensed copy of Windows Embedded CE 6.0 toolkit is $995 USD.

Working with a Partner early in your development cycle can reduce your development costs. Therefore, Microsoft recommends these four basic steps to buying Windows Embedded CE:
  • Evaluate the operating system and tools for free.
  • Talk to a distribution partner.
  • Purchase development tools.
  • Acquire runtime licenses for commercial shipment.
For a detailed description of the four steps, go to “License an Operating System and Ship Your Device”
The following workstation elements are required to develop in Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3:
  • PC with 933 MHz or faster processor; 2 GHz recommended
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 or Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 or Windows Vista(English or Japanese recommended)
  • 512 MB of RAM; 1 GB recommended
  • 18 GB of available space required on installation drive
  • 1 GB of available space required on system drive
  • DVD-ROM Drive
  • Display monitor that supports 1024 x 768 high color — 16-bit color
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