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Build an OS (Compact 2013)

3/26/2014

The Windows Embedded Compact 2013 build process creates an OS design image, which is a binary file that can be downloaded to a device and run. The build process compiles and links the OS design components and creates the downloadable image.

This section provides information about how you can build your Windows Embedded Compact OS design into an OS design image using Platform Builder. It explains the build process and discusses how Windows Embedded Compact creates the OS design image. It also discusses how you can improve the build process and create builds with reduced overhead that enable you to process OS design changes more quickly.

In This Section

  • Tuning the Build Process
    Describes techniques for creating accurate builds that reduce overhead and make design changes testable as quickly as possible.

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