Windows Embedded products
What is Windows Embedded?
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- Windows Embedded 8 Standard is a modular operating system that provides enterprise and device manufacturers the freedom to choose which capabilities will be part of their industry devices and intelligent system solutions.
- Now Windows is asking for activation, which keeps on failing. After coming to know from my bro that it was not a legitimate key, I decided that I should revert to the pre-installed Windows 8 standard licence and activate it. But since Windows 8 standard key is embedded in my system, I cannot find the legitimate WIn 8 standard key.
Windows Embedded is a series of customizable operating systems for special equipment. Its mission is to expand Windows and cloud computing to the world of special equipment. Windows Embedded can help equipment manufacturers to shorten time to market, and at the same time help customers to increase efficiency and customer satisfaction. Windows Embedded is applied extensively in tens of thousands of devices in the smart device domain, such as in thin clients, POS terminals, ATMs, kiosks, digital signage, on-board and navigation devices, and industrial, security and medical equipment, and in key industries such as finance, service, retail, industrial automation, medicine, and transportation. Windows Embedded helps build cost-effective and tailor-made solutions according to each customer's specific requirements.
Why should I choose Windows Embedded?
The Windows Embedded product line offers the time-to-market advantage and provides top-notch technologies, tools, and resources that can integrate and speed up the development of next generation devices. It is all under your control. You can easily build the device you need in the way you want, in addition to enjoying the following benefits:
- Lower development cost
- Runtime licensing
- Common source code
- Intellectual property protectionn
- Commitment and support for Windows Embedded platform from Microsoft; up to 10-15 years of availability
- A more complete Eco-system that effectively shortens time to market
What is the product availability like? When is the end of distribution?
FES
| Product Name | General Availability | End of Support | End of License |
| Windows Embedded 8.1 Pro | 2013/10/17 | 2023/7/11 | 2028/3/31 |
| Windows Embedded 8 Pro | 2013/3/20 | 2023/7/11 | 2028/3/31 |
| Windows Embedded 8 Pro | 2009/10/22 | 2020/1/14 | 2024/9/30 |
| Windows 7 Ultimate for Embedded Systems | 2009/10/22 | 2020/1/14 | 2024/9/30 |
| Windows XP Professional for Embedded Systems | 2001/12/31 | 2014/4/8 | 2016/12/31 |
| Windows 2000 Professional for Embedded Systems | 2000/3/31 | 2000/3/31 | 2015/3/31 |
| Microsoft® MS-DOS® Version 6.22 for Embedded Systems | - | - | 2015/12/31 |
Industry
| Product Name | General Availability | End of Support | End of License |
| Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro | 2013/10/17 | 2023/7/11 | 2028/4/30 |
| Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro for Retail | 2013/10/17 | 2023/7/11 | 2028/4/30 |
| Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro for Tablet | 2013/10/17 | 2023/7/11 | 2028/4/30 |
| Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro for Small Tablet | 2013/10/17 | 2023/7/11 | 2028/4/30 |
| Windows Embedded 8 Industry | 2013/4/2 | 2023/7/11 | 2028/4/30 |
Windows 10 IoT
| Product Name | General Availability | End of Support | End of License |
| Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2015 LTSB | 2015/7/29 | TBD | TBD |
| Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2015 LTSB for Retail and Thin Client | 2015/7/29 | TBD | TBD |
| Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2015 LTSB for Tablet | 2015/7/29 | TBD | TBD |
| Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2015 LTSB for Small Tablet | 2015/7/29 | TBD | TBD |
WES
| Product Name | General Availability | End of Support | End of License |
| Windows Embedded 8 Standard | 2015/7/29 | 2023/7/11 | 2028/3/30 |
| Windows Embedded Standard 7 | 2010/7/27 | 2020/10/13 | 2025/7/27 |
| Windows Embedded Standard 2009 | 2008/10/7 | 2019/1/8 | 2024/1/8 |
| Windows XP Embedded | 2002/1/30 | 2016/1/12 | 2017/1/30 |
POSReady
| Product Name | General Availability | End of Support | End of License |
| Windows Embedded POSReady 7 | 2011/7/1 | 2023/7/11 | 2028/3/30 |
| Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 | 2008/12/9 | 2020/10/13 | 2025/7/27 |
| Windows Embedded for Point of Service 1.x | 2005/5/24 | 2016/4/12 | 2020/5/24 |
CE/Compact
| Product Name | General Availability | End of Support | End of License |
| Windows Embedded Compact 2013 | 2013/6/13 | 2023/10/10 | 2028/5/31 |
| Windows Embedded Compact 7 | 2011/3/1 | 2021/4/13 | 2026/2/28 |
| Windows Embedded CE 6.0 | 2006/11/1 | 2018/4/10 | 2022/2/28 |
| Windows CE 5.0 | 2004/8/31 | 2014/10/14 | 2019/8/31 |
| Windows CE 5.0 | 2003/6/1 | 2013/7/9 | 2018/6/1 |
| Windows CE .NET 4.1 | 2002/10/29 | 2013/1/8 | 2017/10/29 |
| Windows CE .NET 4.0 | 2002/4/1 | 2012/7/10 | 2017/4/1 |
| Windows CE 3.0 | 2000/7/30 | 2007/10/9 | 2015/7/30 |
Windows Server
| Product Name | General Availability | End of Support | End of License |
| Windows Server 2012 R2 for Embedded Systems | 2013/11/1 | 2023/1/10 | 2027/6/30 |
| Windows Server 2012 for Embedded Systems | 2012/10/30 | 2023/1/10 | 2027/6/30 |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 for Embedded Systems | 2008/2/6 | 2020/1/14 | 2023/2/6 |
| Windows Server 2008 for Embedded Systems | 2008/5/6 | 2020/1/14 | 2023/5/6 |
| Windows Server 2003 R2 for Embedded Systems | 2006/3/5 | 2020/1/14 | 2018/5/28 |
| Windows Server 2003 for Embedded Systems | 2003/5/28 | 2015/7/14 | 2018/5/28 |
| Windows 2000 Server for Embedded Systems | 2000/3/31 | 2010/7/13 | 2015/3/31 |
SQL Server
| Product Name | General Availability | End of Support | End of License |
| Microsoft SQL Server 2014 for Embedded Systems | 2014/6/5 | 2029/6/30 | 2027/3/31 |
| Microsoft SQL Server 2012 for Embedded Systems | 2012/5/20 | 2022/7/12 | 2027/3/31 |
| Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 for Embedded Systems | 2010/7/20 | 2019/7/9 | 2024/7/9 |
| Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 for Embedded Systems | 2008/11/6 | 2019/7/9 | 2024/7/9 |
| Microsoft SQL Server 2005 for Embedded Systems | 2008/11/6 | 2016/4/12 | 2021/4/1 |
| Microsoft SQL Server 2000 for Embedded Systems | 2000/11/30 | 2013/4/9 | 2015/11/30 |
How do I obtain a Windows Embedded license?
Step 1 - Evaluation
- Embedded OEM Customer (OEM) contacts ADVANTECH, Microsoft Authorized Embedded Distributor.
- OEM obtains evaluation software or purchases a full version toolkit, if needed, from ADVANTECH.
Step 2 – Sign CLA
- OEM Customer signs OEM CLA electronically.
Step 3 – Development and Testing
- For FES and POSReady products, ADVANTECH provides the OPK (OEM Preinstallation Kits) for installation.
- For WES and CE products, OEM completes development of the master embedded image.
Windows Embedded 8 Standard Toolkit
Step 4 – Order License
- OEM contacts ADVANTECH to order Runtime Licenses and Associated Product Materials (APM).
- For FES & Server product, key locates on the COA or on a flyer that comes with the COAs.
- For WES & POSReady & CE product, customer apply product key from Microsoft on first order.
Windows Embedded 8 Standard Iso
Windows Embedded 8 Standard Activation
Step 5 – Distribution
- Customer manufactures and distributes embedded systems with a Certificate of Authenticity and End User License Agreement as specified in the CLA.
Windows Embedded 8 Standard Vs Industry
Is it possible to purchase an OEM Embedded software license from other OEM manufacturers?
Windows Embedded 8 Standard
No. An OEM Embedded software license can only be purchased from Microsoft authorized distributors. An OEM Embedded software license is prohibited from being resold. Age of empires 2 definitive edition tier list.