Definition

Windows Embedded

Windows Embedded is Microsoft’s embedded operating systems  product group.

Here’s a brief look at some of the Windows Embedded operating systems:

  • Windows Embedded Industry is designed for machines like point of sale (POS) terminals, automated teller machines (ATMs) and self-service check-outs.
  • Windows Embedded Compact, formerly known as Windows CE, is designed for consumer electronics, such as gaming consoles, digital media receivers and set-top boxes.
  • Windows Embedded Automotive is a variation of Compact for embedded systems in cars.
  • Windows Embedded Pro is designed for intelligent systems:  machines with embedded Internet-connected devices that gather data, analyze it and communicate with other systems.
  • Windows Embedded Standard is a modular operating system that allows users to make choices about various implementations within their environments.
  • Windows Embedded Handheld is designed for portable devices like those used in retail, manufacturing and delivery companies.
  • Windows Embedded Enterprise is for embedded systems in industrial devices.
  • Windows Embedded Server and Windows SQL Server for Embedded Systems.
This was last updated in October 2013

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