Are you building a device using Windows XP Professional?
While Windows XP Professional OEM has been discontinued since January 31st, 2009, Wordsworth Technology are Microsoft Embedded Gold Partners and as such will be able to supply Windows Windows XP Professional for Embedded Systems until December 2016.
This means that for those not wishing to redevelop or migrate their products to a new platform such as Windows Vista, Wordsworth can support you!
Product Information
• Windows XP Professional for Embedded Systems is technically identical to the standard version of Windows XP Professional used for general purpose computing devices, however with different licensing terms that are suitable for fixed function devices such as kiosks, ATM Systems, POS devices, industrial automation, and complex medical devices.
• Windows XP Professional for Embedded Systems is part of the Windows Embedded Enterprise product family which also contains Windows Vista® for Embedded Systems. These products are fully functional versions of Microsoft’s desktop operating system intended for use in purpose-built hardware and application software.
• Windows XP Professional for Embedded Systems is a mature stable product with excellent standards-based security, manageability and reliability, excellent plug and play capabilities, and innovative support services.
• Windows XP Professional for Embedded Systems is suitable for embedded devices that have a need for Windows XP Professional application compatibility.
• Learn more about all of the Windows Embedded family or products: Windows Embedded Enterprise Overview
Product Life Cyle
This schedule outlines the product availability and distribution end of life dates for Windows Embedded products. These products may not be distributed or installed by Embedded OEMs after the distribution end date.
FAQ
• What is the difference between Windows XP Pro and Windows XP Pro for Embedded Systems? Windows XP Pro for Embedded Systems contains the same software bits and operates identically to Windows XP Pro. Windows XP Pro for Embedded Systems has licensing restrictions which restrict its use to an embedded solution. Windows XP Pro is used for general purpose PC’s. Windows XP Pro for Embedded Systems is used for embedded systems such as ATM’s, kiosks, medical devices and industrial controllers
• What are the benefits of Windows XP Pro for Embedded Systems over Windows XP Pro OEM? Windows XP Pro for Embedded systems allows SLP (System lock pre-install) for devices. There is no splash screen, and has recovery CD rights.
For more information on Windows XP Embedded please click here
For further assistance please contact or technical team on 01527 406880 or email the Embedded Team
Learn more about
Advantages of XP Embedded over XP
Embedded Enabling Features and Boot Media Advantages
Reduce development costs and Time-To-Market
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