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Samsung monitors with Windows XP embedded

Samsung has introduced two new monitors who are capable enough to display pictures, movies and documents without an additional computer.
windows - comments - 27.7.2006

Windows CE and the Future of Embedded Devices

Want to build your own Windows XP Embedded Kernel? Want to know the ridiculous amount of embedded devices that are expected to sell in 2010?
windows - comments - 26.12.2007

Windows Embedded Server Products Evaluation

Wow finally you can download evaluation versions of Windows Embedded products like Storage Server, normally only approved OEMs could get it.
windows - comments - 27.7.2008

Windows Embedded Standard 2011 CTP now available

Microsoft confirmed today that it has released the Windows 7-based Windows Embedded Standard 2011 as a Community Technology Preview (CTP).
windows - comments - 1.9.2009

Windows XP Embedded - .NET Framework 2.0 Released !

Thought this might be useful to people building on Windows XP Embedded - the .NET Framework 2.0 has now been released as a component.
download - comments - 11.7.2006

Microsoft unveils Windows Embedded Standard 2009

Microsoft has announced the immediate availability of Windows Embedded Standard 2009 Community Technology Preview.
windows - comments - 5.6.2008

Windows Embedded grew more than 200% in 2006 retail market

Windows XP Embedded shipments to North American retailers grew by 242 percent in 2006, while WEPOS (Windows Embedded for Point of Service) shipments grew 80 by percent, according to a new report from IHL Consulting Group. Last year's Windows Embedded growth trends are expected to increase even further this year.
windows - comments - 7.3.2007

Fully sealed PC terminal runs Windows XP Embedded

VarTech Systems has introduced a fully sealed, integrated PC terminal that comes with Windows XP Embedded pre-installed. The VTPC150SE is packaged in a sealed stainless steel case that is well suited for the harsh "wash-down" requirements of dusty/dirty industrial environments, according to the company.
windows - comments - 15.4.2006

Windows XP Embedded Service Pack 2 Feature Pack 2007 Evaluation

The Windows XP Embedded Service Pack 2 Feature Pack 2007 is not a stand alone product; it requires the developer to have Windows® Embedded Studio tool suite installed.
download - comments - 31.10.2006

Windows Embedded NavReady 2009 - Latest Windows Platform from Microsoft

The latest Windows operating system is available for download as of June 16, 2008. And no, it's not a new release of Windows 7, nor the first taste of Windows 7 Server.
download - comments - 16.6.2008

Download New Windows 7-Based Release: Windows Embedded Standard 2011

While Windows 7 client and Windows Server 2008 R2 have been released to manufacturing for over a month now, the journey of Microsoft’s latest Windows iteration continues.
windows - comments - 1.9.2009

Microsoft Windows XP Embedded Service Pack 2 Feature Pack 2007 CTP 2 Released

Improved overall test coverage and quality of the feature pack while incorporating bug fixes and enhancements based on feedback from the first CTP participants.
microsoft - comments - 11.10.2006

New Windows 7-Based Platform: Windows Embedded Server

Microsoft is not only hard at work laboring to produce the first Release Candidate of Windows 7, but it is also looking beyond the next iterations of the Windows client and server operating systems.
windows - comments - 31.3.2009

It's Time to Face the Ugly Truth, SP3 or No SP3, the Clock Is Ticking for Windows XP

As 2008 has kicked in, it's now time to face the ugly truth. The clock is ticking for Windows XP. And while Microsoft may view this as a natural stage in the evolution of a product introduced all the way in 2001, a healthy proportion of end-users and businesses will fail to see eye to eye with the company on this one.
windows - comments - 5.1.2008

The Only Way for Windows XP SP3 Is Down

SP3 will do nothing for XP, but still more than what SP1 will do for Vista - The third and final service pack for Windows XP will do little to nothing for the operating system, but will manage to deliver a superior boost to the platform's momentum in comparison to Service Pack 1 for Windows Vista.
windows - comments - 12.4.2008

Office XP SP3 Info

Office XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) provides the latest updates to Microsoft Office XP. SP3 contains significant security enhancements, in addition to stability and performance improvements. This service pack applies to any level of Office XP.
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Sneak Preview of XP SP3?

An unofficial preview pack containing what purports to be Windows XP Service Pack 3 has been uploaded to The Hotfix web site. The Hotfix is an independently-run site that specializes in downloads and discussions of Windows patches and bug fixes.
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Microsoft Delays XP SP3

Bink has an interesting article up on his site concerning Windows XP SP3. Microsoft has apparently pushed back the scheduled release date of SP3 to the second half of 2007.
windows - comments - 16.1.2006

Windows XP SP3 Preview No. 5

download - comments - 11.2.2006

Windows XP SP3 On The Horizon

According to Microsoft press release about Unified Access Control and Network Access Protection, Windows XP service pack 3 (SP3) is in development and will be released later this year.
windows - comments - 24.5.2007

Windows XP SP3 Available for Download!

In two weeks too :) Microsoft confirmed officially that Windows XP Service Pack 3 will be made available for download in the next couple of weeks.
windows - comments - 29.8.2007

Windows XP Closes In on SP3

Microsoft's most successful operating system, ever, has inched closer to Service Pack 3. Release Candidate 1 is now available from MSDN and—so I hear—from TechNet. I can only personally confirm MSDN availability.
windows - comments - 4.12.2007

Deploying Windows XP SP3

With a pre-Release Candidate build of Windows XP Service Pack 3 available for download, the imminence of the final version of the refresh is starting to take contour.
windows - comments - 13.12.2007

Should You Upgrade from Vista to XP SP3?

Windows Vista was released to manufacturing and to businesses in November 2006, and the operating system hit the shelves only at the end of January 2007.
windows - comments - 27.12.2007

Will SP3 Save Windows XP?

Will the third and final service pack for Windows XP manage to breath new life into the operating system? Will users and original equipment manufacturers be able to apply enough pressure on Microsoft to keep Windows XP alive?
windows - comments - 15.1.2008

Is Windows XP SP3 just around the corner?

Clues that Microsoft is ready to announce the final version of Windows XP Service Pack (SP) 3 are starting to mount.
windows - comments - 20.2.2008

The First XP SP3 Security Vulnerability

The third and final service pack for Windows XP is not even out, and Microsoft is already hammering away at it plugging security soles.
windows - comments - 14.4.2008

The First Update for XP SP3 RTM

Although it was released to manufacturing on April 21, 2008, the third and last service pack for Windows XP has yet to make it to end users. Despite this, Microsoft has already made available the first update tailored on XP SP3.
download - comments - 22.4.2008

XP SP3: Now on Windows Update

A week after deciding not to release Windows XP Service Pack (SP) 3 via Windows Update and the Microsoft Download site as planned, Microsoft has begun pushing the collection of updates and fixes through those channels again.
windows - comments - 6.5.2008

It All Comes Down to Going Either for XP SP3 or for Vista SP1

Starting with May 6, 2008, the question is no longer about Windows Vista RTM vs. Windows XP SP2, but rather about Vista SP1 or XP SP3.
windows - comments - 9.5.2008

Windows XP SP3 available for Windows Embedded for Point of Service and WinFLP

This download is a Service Pack 3 (SP3) update for Windows Embedded for Point of Service (WEPOS) and Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PCs (WinFLP). This SP3 update includes all previously released Windows XP security updates, hotfixes, and select out-of-band releases that are applicable to systems running the WEPOS and WinFLP operating systems.




winbeta.org - 08.10.2008

New Windows Embedded Public CTP Downloads Available

Shayna: Even though it's summer vacation time around here for many, our product team has been hard at work on preparing a refresh of the Windows Embedded Standard Community Technology Preview (CTP) for all of our dedicated testers out there!  As of a few hours ago, this new download is now available on the Windows Embedded Standard Connect page: https://connect.microsoft.com/windowsembedded. The CTP Refresh includes an improved setup experience and migration support from previous versions of Windows XP Embedded. Additionally, it now includes .NET 3.5, additional device drivers, System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) Client Prereq Macro, and various other updates based on direct customer feedback.



Today we also posted a CTP of Service Pack 3 (SP3) for Windows XP Embedded. This is a rollup of hot fixes and security updates Microsoft has released since the RTM of Service Pack 2. SP3 also includes select out-of-band features and enhancements. SP3 provides a new baseline for customers deploying Windows XP Embedded.




winbeta.org - 13.08.2008

Despite rumors, Windows XP SP3 still not quite ready

With Windows Vista Service Pack 1 out the door, Microsoft was largely expected to release Windows XP SP3 last week or this week. It didn't, instead making public a refresh build of SP3 Release Candidate 2...
betanews.com - 26.03.2008

Windows XP SP3 Final Released to PC Manufacturers (Updated)

WB: In regards to the availability of XP SP3 for MSDN/TechNet subscribers and the availability of the XP Embedded/WinFLP editions, Chris Keroack, release manager of XP SP3, mentioned the following:

• "MSDN/Technet - Not yet. This will be available within the next month."
  
• "XP Embedded and Windows Fundamentals will be available at a later date."

We personally find it a bit odd that paying subscribers will not have access to the build until after the public download on April 29.



Microsoft confirmed today that the final version of Windows XP Service Pack 3 has been released to PC manufacturers right on schedule. The update will be available to end users to download next Monday, April 29, and pushed to Windows Update in June.



Microsoft gave us an early look at the update as a 580MB disk image. What we saw is barely changed from our preview of an early beta of SP3, and seeing Windows XP SP3 for the first time is highly unremarkable.



Far from being a new operating system, Windows XP SP3 is really an accumulation of updates for compatibility, security, and performance. It doesn't contain new features found in Vista, aside from Network Access Protection (NAP), which lets XP systems work with Windows Server 2008's ability to enforce system health requirements before allowing access to network assets.




winbeta.org - 21.04.2008

Windows XP Embedded USB starting point

Windows XP Embedded is a modular version of Windows XP Pro that comes with specific tools to create the OS, and Embedded features that enable scenarios specific to the Embedded area. So the first thing you have to do to build a first Windows XP Embedded is to get the list of peripherals installed on the hardware you are targeting. This can be done using a tool called Target Analyzer. This tool can be run from DOS, Windows or WinPE.




winbeta.org - 01.04.2008

Want Some Training on Embedded Products?

Starting in May and continuing until the end of June a number of our partners are delivering one-day workshops to help professional embedded developers get started with our platforms. There are 23 workshops on both Windows CE and XP Embedded and will be hosted in the USA, France, UK and Germany. For more details and to register for a location near you visit the Windows Embedded Acceleration Workshops web site.




winbeta.org - 16.05.2008

Microsoft continues to warn of IE8 lock-in for XP SP3 users

Last year when Microsoft launched Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2, Jane Maliouta announced that consumers using Windows XP SP3 would be locked-in with the IE8 if they had installed the IE8 beta prior to upgrading to SP3. Microsoft again yesterday issued that same warning to it's consumers. If you are still one of the millions of users on Windows XP with SP3 installed, Microsoft has provided crucial steps to follow if you're ready to upgrade to IE8 RC1. You can obtain IE8 RC1 from the links on this page. To see if you're one of the people who will have IE8 locked in, follow these steps. Is your computer running Windows XP SP3?

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neowin.net - 27.01.2009

Microsoft Embedded R2 OS to Extend PC Networking to Devices

In a news conference slated for tomorrow morning, Pacific Time, Microsoft plans to introduce the R2 release of its Windows Embedded CE 6.0 operating system for embedded devices. Prominent among its new features, according to the company this afternoon, will be a new implementation of Web services on devices...
betanews.com - 14.11.2007

AMD Offering More Athlons for Embedded Market

Advanced Micro Devices is looking to jump back into the embedded chip market.



At the Embedded Systems Conference in Boston Sept. 19, the Sunnyvale, Calif., company will announce the addition of three single-core Athlon 64 processors to its embedded chip portfolio.



All three chips, the Athlon 64 2000+, 2600+ and the 3100+, will have low thermal envelopes of between eight and 25 watts and fit within AMD's AM2 socket. The clock speeds on these embedded chips range from 1.0GHz to 2.0GHz and all are built on the company's 65-nanometer manufacturing process. Each also offers 512KB of L2 cache...
winbeta.org - 19.09.2007

Windows XP SP3 moves closer to completion

Beta testers have received access to a release candidate of Windows XP Service Pack 3, but general consumers still have a long wait until they'll see SP3 available for download...
betanews.com - 20.11.2007

Windows Embedded Standard 2011 CTP now available

Microsoft confirmed today that it has released the Windows 7-based Windows Embedded Standard 2011 as a Community Technology Preview (CTP). "The availability of the Windows Embedded Standard 2011 CTP empowers our worldwide ecosystem of OEMs, partners and developers to take advantage of the next-generation platform's enhanced Windows 7-based features and provide feedback prior to its general release to manufacturing. We encourage the embedded community to take full advantage of the CTP's availability and join in our excitement as we look ahead to the future availability of Windows Embedded platforms incorporating Windows 7 technologies" said Kevin Dallas, general manager of the Windows Embedded Business at Microsoft.

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neowin.net - 01.09.2009

Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2 Available

This download is an incremental release to Windows Embedded CE 6.0, if you do not have CE 6.0, you can also download an evaluation copy from Microsoft® download center. Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2 provides the latest breakthrough technologies that help Windows Embedded CE 6.0 device makers efficiently build small footprint devices that connect to Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008.




winbeta.org - 11.11.2007

New Features Discovered in Windows XP SP3: Is It Better Than Vista?

The principal reason given for the tremendous under-the-hood changes to Windows unveiled early this year in Vista was the need to overhaul the security model. Now it seems many of those changes are also coming to XP in SP3...
betanews.com - 10.10.2007

Windows XP lives on in the next embedded OS upgrade

The versatility of Microsoft's previous generation of operating system is about to be shown off some more, with a new edition that will be customizable for various embedded devices, using a special version of Visual Studio...
betanews.com - 05.06.2008

XP SP3 RC Preview Clarification

I just noticed a post at Bink.nu where Steven mentions that the XP SP3 RC Preview is now available on Connect. Just to clarify, Microsoft have not released any new build of XP SP3 to the general Windows Beta Program. While there is the possibility that he may be talking about a different private beta program on Connect, the main Windows Beta Program on Connect which houses the Vista SP1/Server 2008/XP SP3 betas was last updated with the XP SP3 Beta (Build 3205) in early October.




winbeta.org - 24.10.2007

Microsoft to push XP SP3 via AutoUpdate July 10

Microsoft is going to release Windows XP Service Pack (SP) 3 via its Automatic Update (AU) service on Thursday July 10, company officials confirmed this week.

The client team has been vague about when it planned to push the latest version of XP to users. "Early summer" and "sometime soon"were favorite comebacks when officials were asked for an AU timeframe for SP3.

Customers who have automatic updates turned on but who don’t want XP SP3 to be downloaded to user desktops this week — for whatever reasons — need to deploy the Microsoft Service Pack blocker toolkit to delay pushed-delivery of SP3.

While Microsoft will begin pushing SP3 tomorrow, not all users will receive it immediatly, as the company will be staggering the rollout.

Microsoft has postponed and temporarily halted the distribution of SP3 a couple of times this year because of compatibility and performance problems.


jcxp.net - 10.07.2008

Microsoft nixes embedded Vista

Microsoft will forsake its unloved Windows Vista codebase for the next generation of its premier, x86-based embedded operating system. The future Windows Embedded Standard, codenamed "Quebec," will be based on the forthcoming Windows 7 instead, says Kevin Dallas (left), general manager of Microsoft's Windows Embedded business.




winbeta.org - 28.10.2008

Is Microsoft Playing Games With XP SP3?

Call it a Hamlet moment for the PC industry, filled with political intrigue and machinations worthy of the great Shakespeare play: to wait for XP SP3 or move to Vista now that Microsoft has released Vista SP1? Or in other words: "To XP, or not to XP?" That is the question.

It's a question that is burning up the blogosphere with some speculating that Microsoft has delayed XP SP3, a long awaited release that could boost the performance of XP, to get more users to adopt Vista, a potential cash cow for Microsoft and PC makers given the operating system's robust hardware refresh requirements.

With many in the blogosphere speculating that Microsoft could release the final version of XP SP3 this week, Microsoft late Tuesday snuffed out all hope that users would see the service pack, originally slated for release in 2006, any time soon.


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neowin.net - 26.03.2008

Don't slipstream XP SP3 on Windows Vista!

This just in from Bink, seems he had a pretty interesting weekend attempting to Slipstream XP SP3.

"So I build a new Windows XP ISO with SP3 integrated, this is a Volume License editions (VOL) which only accepts Volume License Keys (VLK). When I want to install it on a clean machine, I noticed that setup prompts for a product key and it does not allow me to continue, which should be a new feature in XP sp3. OK so I fill in the VLK but it does not accept it, I try another one from a customer of mine, does not work either. Angry

I found out that the problem is when you do the XP Sp3 slipstream process on a WIndows Vista machine, the API gives a different response and screws up the PID process. This is a bug and Microsoft knew about this in December, still the bug remained and made it all the way to RTM, nice work Microsoft.

So XP SP slipstream only on XP or 2003 machines!!!"


neowin.net - 05.05.2008

Microsoft offers Windows Embedded Standard 2011 tutorials

Microsoft has published two blog entries on how to use new features in its Windows Embedded Standard 2011 operating system. Posted on the Windows Embedded Standard blog, the items explain the difference between the Image Configuration Editor (ICE) and the Image Builder Wizard (IBW)...




winbeta.org - 10.09.2009