About Embedded Windows XP

After the release of Windows CE, Microsoft quickly discovered that many embedded developers are building a variety of non-PC devices. They are neither miniaturized nor use limited resources and can benefit from PC architecture. Windows CE has stronger features, richer features and greater scalability. In 1999, in order to improve the embedded product line, Microsoft delivered embedded Windows NT to the market, which provides embedded developers with more choice and flexibility because of the rich Windows features. For example, customers can use embedded Windows NT on manufacturing, telecommunications, and multimedia devices. In 2001, based on the success of embedded Windows NT, Microsoft released embedded Windows XP, which can use many of the new features of the very mainstream operating system and use component methods in the embedded market. Including Windows CE and embedded Windows XP, embedded Windows systems are currently being used in a wide range of fields. From small handheld personal information management devices to large industrial automation devices, highly customizable designs provide system flexibility, ease of use of development tools and use of the latest in networking, communications and multimedia technologies

In the development of embedded Windows XP, the embedded development team focused on three aspects: First, the use of the latest Windows component technology to make it easy for embedded developers to use a variety of rich features. The second is to incorporate embedded capabilities into embedded Windows XP Embedded; the third is to develop a new end-to-end development tool to make the development process more efficient and mainstream.

With componentized Professional Edition of Windows XP, embedded Windows XP enables developers to use the latest Windows platform technology at the same time to reduce usage space. Embedded Windows XP has a very broad and up-to-date capability with pre-provided code and over 10,000 operating system features and service components. These features include industry-leading reliability, security and performance. In addition, embedded Windows XP includes the latest multimedia and web browsing capabilities.

Embedded Windows XP also includes embedded specifications that make it easy for developers to get close to the embedded market. Embedded devices require flexibility when considering the components they use, and the functional level of the device provides and enables the use of scripts. Embedded Windows XP incorporates the latest embedded capabilities such as remote control support, support for booting from the El Torito CD without the need for an enhanced write filter, power management library, and flexible boot and storage options.