PnP-X: Plug and Play Extensions for Windows Specification Updated: September 15, 2011 Plug and Play Extensions for Windows (PnP-X) is a set of extensions to Plug and Play that deliver support for network-connected devices. PnP-X allows network-connected devices to appear as devices inside of the Microsoft Windows operating system and provides an installation experience that is similar to attaching a physically connected device to a personal computer. The Plug and Play Extensions for Windows specification describes these extensions and provides requirements and guidelines for hardware manufacturers to create devices that are installable with PnP-X. The PnP-X specification is licensed on a royalty-free and self-help click-through basis for devices with limitations on targeted platforms. Non-Windows computer devices can get a royalty-bearing or fee-based license by contacting the Microsoft Intellectual Property and Licensing team. See also: Windows Rally Development Kit

PnP-X: Plug and Play Extensions for Windows Specification

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