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Getting Started with Windows Embedded CE

Windows Embedded CE Development

Prerequisite: Download the following tools to start developing your embedded device.

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1 Requirement for first time users of Windows Embedded CE
2 Upgrade for current Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2 Users

1. Visual Studio 2005 Trial1 Create an operating system design and build a Windows Embedded CE 6.0 runtime image using this development toolkit. Works with Platform Builder for Windows Embedded CE 6.0.
2. Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Evaluation Edition1 Integrate with Visual Studio 2005 using this Platform Builder for CE 6.0 development toolkit. (Base Windows Embedded CE 6.0 product)
3. Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Team Suite Service Pack 11 Improve performance and stability. Significant update to Visual Studio. Necessary for building Windows Embedded CE 6.0 runtime images.
4. Visual Studio 2005 Service Pack 1 Update for Windows Vista®1 Enable key features that are found in Visual Studio 2005 for the Windows Vista platform. (Only necessary if you are running Windows Vista.)
5. Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Platform Builder Service Pack 11 Improve the debugging process. Update for Windows Embedded CE 6.0. Necessary for Visual Studio 2005 to build a CE 6.0 R2 runtime image.
6. Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R21 Feature update for Windows Embedded CE 6.0 that extends the capabilities of existing CE 6.0 devices that connect to Windows Servers and also to each other. Enables you to build small footprint devices that connect to Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. Also provides new features such as Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Video and Web Services on Devices (WSD).
7. New:
Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3
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Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3 provides the tools and technologies to create devices with an unmatched experience for the end user. OEMs can use familiar tools and innovative technologies to create devices differentiated by a rich user interface, a high fidelity browsing experience, and a unique connection to Windows 7 PCs, other devices, and services quickly and efficiently.
8. Optional Downloads Expression Blend 2 Trial
Tool for interaction design on the Silverlight and .NET platforms and enables user experience concepts to be delivered with full fidelity, from the initial prototype to the completed project.

Office and PDF Viewers
Integrated Office and PDF viewing capabilities will enable users of CE devices to access their important information through devices beyond the phone and the PC.

QQ Messenger Client
Integrated QQ Messenger Client enables connection to popular Instant Messaging service.
1 Requirement for first time users of Windows Embedded CE
2 Upgrade for current Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2 Users

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