Windows Embedded

What is Windows Embedded Standard 7?

Windows Embedded Standard 7  is the next generation operating system that delivers the power of Windows 7 in a componentized form to specialized device OEMs to build differentiated products using a solid platform and adds value by seamlessly connecting to Windows based PCs, Servers and Online Services.

Some of the key benefits of using Windows Embedded Standard 7 include

- Focus on your core competencies of embedded software and hardware using a proven solid high confidence platform rather than investing in platform development

- Differentiate your devices by creating smart compelling devices that offer endless possibilities through innovative user experiences

- Easily sell into enterprises by building specialized devices that easily hook into existing desktop infrastructure already in place -Lets look at each of these benefits and understand which features help device manufacturers deliver on their specialized device vision

Focus on your core competency rather than investing in platform development

- Latest desktop technology innovations
- Increased flexibility
- Simple development tools
- Pre-packaged embedded features
- Highly trained embedded ecosystem

Latest Windows 7 technologies

- Internet Explorer 8.0
- Windows Media Player 12
- .Net Framework 3.5 SP1
- Silverlight 3.0
- Remote Desktop Protocol 7.0

Componentized operating system
- 150 feature packages
- 500 driver packages
- 36 language packs 
- Win32 application support

Hardware CPU
- 32 bit/64 bit
- Peripherals support
- Multiple deployment options

Simple to Use Tool

Image Build Wizard
- Wizard experience
- Guide through the image creation process 
- Quick prototyping

Image Configuration Editor
- Advanced scenarios
- Ideal for production environments
- Make configuration updates

Embedded Features

Lockdown
- Enhanced WriteFilter
- File-based WriteFilter
- AppLocker
- BitLocker

Customization
- Custom Shell launcher
- OEM branding experience
- Componentized operating system

Embedded scenarios
- Hibernate Once Resume Many (HORM)
- Notification and dialog suppression

More information visit http://www.microsoft.com/windowsembedded/en-us/products/westandard/default.mspx