Windows Embedded Blog
The Windows Embedded Team Blog brings together a range of voices to spotlight Windows Embedded news and information and reflect the evolving world of intelligent systems and specialized devices.
Announcing support for TLS 1.1 and TLS 1.2 in Windows Embedded Standard 2009 and Windows Embedded POSReady 2009
As a follow-up to our announcement regarding TLS 1.2 support at Microsoft, we are announcing that...
Date: 10/10/2017
Improve Windows Update Performance for New Windows Embedded Image Deployments
Occasionally, the Windows Update (WU) process can take significantly longer than expected for new...
Date: 05/24/2017
Windows Embedded OS Down-Level Servicing Model FAQ
We have created this FAQ below to better support our partners seeking embedded-specific details...
Date: 05/23/2017
Recommended System File Checker Usage for Windows Embedded Systems
System File Checker (SFC) is a built-in command-line utility you can use to find and repair missing...
Date: 06/15/2016
Microsoft .NET Framework Versions Supported by Windows Embedded Products
Posted by: Windows EmbeddedTeam Applies To: Embedded Published Date: 8/7/2015 ***Updated - Added...
Date: 08/10/2015
Announcing Microsoft’s new IoT blog
Posted By Barb EdsonGeneral Manager, Marketing, Microsoft Cloud and Enterprise Today, we’re...
Date: 10/28/2014
Changes coming soon to the MPN for IoT partners
Posted By Karen RobertsSenior Partner Marketing Manager The Internet of Things (IoT) represents a...
Date: 09/24/2014
Security Updates for Windows XP Embedded and Windows Embedded Standard 2009 – August 2014
Posted By Windows Embedded Team The August 2014 Windows XP Embedded SP3 and Windows Embedded...
Date: 09/11/2014
Royal Caribbean extends Microsoft partnership for 'world’s first smart ship'
Posted By Barb EdsonGeneral Manager, Marketing, Cloud and Enterprise Royal Caribbean announced this...
Date: 08/28/2014
Security Updates for Windows XP Embedded and Windows Embedded Standard 2009 - July 2014
Posted By Windows Embedded Team The July 2014 Windows XP Embedded SP3 and Windows Embedded Standard...
Date: 08/19/2014
Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 and Windows Embedded for Point of Service Supplement Update - July 2014
Posted By Windows Embedded Team The July 2014 supplement Update is now available on MyOEM for...
Date: 08/19/2014
Security Updates for Windows XP Embedded and Windows Embedded Standard 2009 - June 2014
Posted By Windows Embedded Team The June 2014 Windows XP Embedded SP3 and Windows Embedded Standard...
Date: 08/19/2014
IE10 & IE11 AMD64 user profile creation crash workaround for WES7 & POS7
Posted By Windows Embedded Team On amd64 runtimes, ie4uinit.exe may crash during new user profile...
Date: 08/19/2014
June 2014 Supplementary Update is on MyOEM for POSReady 2009 and Windows Embedded for Point of Service
Posted By Windows Embedded Team The June 2014 Supplementary Update is now available on MyOEM for...
Date: 08/08/2014
April 2014 Supplementary Update is on MyOEM for POSReady 2009 and Windows Embedded for Point of Service
Posted By Windows Embedded Team The April 2014 Supplementary Update is now available on MyOEM for...
Date: 08/08/2014
June 2014 Feature Updates are available on MyOEM for Windows Embedded Standard 7 SP1, POSReady7, 8 Standard, 8 & 8.1 Industry
Posted By Windows Embedded Team The June 2014 Feature Updates are now available for: Windows...
Date: 08/08/2014
Workaround for Windows Embedded Developer Update (WEDU) error System.Runtime.InteropServices.COMException (0x8024002E) when scanning for updates on Windows Embedded 8 Standard
Posted By Windows Embedded Team On Windows Embedded 8 Standard, if you attempt to use WEDU to search...
Date: 07/11/2014
Workaround for error "Windows Setup failed to open catalog" when using an .ISO created from a Windows Embedded 8 Standard media image
Posted By Windows Embedded Team In Standard 8, if you use Create Media from Image Configuration...
Date: 07/08/2014
Processor State Value Workaround for Windows Embedded Standard 7
Posted By Windows Embedded Team If you are running Windows Embedded Standard 7 (Standard 7) on some...
Date: 07/08/2014
KB 2929755 and KB 2912390 for Windows Embedded Standard 7 are Online Only Updates
Posted By Windows Embedded Team Two KBs, issued as part of the April 2014 Security Update for...
Date: 06/09/2014
May 2014 Supplementary Update is on MyOEM for POSReady 2009 and Windows Embedded for Point of Service
Posted By Windows Embedded Team The May 2014 Supplementary Update is now available on MyOEM for...
Date: 05/28/2014
May 2014 Security Updates are on MyOEM for XPe SP3 and Standard 2009
Posted By Windows Embedded Team The May 2014 Security Updates are on MyOEM for Microsoft Windows XP...
Date: 05/27/2014
Showcasing a unique retail POS tablet device
Posted By Guillaume EstegassyWindows Embedded Business Lead, Japan...
Date: 05/02/2014
Windows Embedded 8.1 Handheld has been released to manufacturing; SDK is now generally available
Posted By Garrett ClarkeWindows Embedded Handheld Product Manager As a follow-up to Build 2014, we...
Date: 04/23/2014
April 2014 Security Updates are on MyOEM for XPe SP3 and Standard 2009
Posted By Windows Embedded Team The April 2014 Security Updates are on MyOEM for Microsoft Windows...
Date: 04/22/2014
Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Update enables sideloading, easier app development and more
Posted By Cuong PhamProduct Manager In alignment with the recently announced general availability of...
Date: 04/21/2014
Microsoft SQL Server 2014 for Embedded Systems: Build your foundation for better data analytics and operational intelligence in next-generation intelligent systems
Posted By Partha SrinivasanSenior Product Manager Today, Microsoft SQL Server 2014 for Embedded...
Date: 04/01/2014
Windows Embedded Compact 2013 update release is now generally available
Posted By Partha SrinivasanSenior Product Manager We are pleased to announce that the update release...
Date: 03/31/2014
March 2014 Security Updates are on MyOEM for XPe SP3 and Standard 2009
Posted By Windows Embedded Team The March 2014 Security Updates are on MyOEM for Microsoft Windows...
Date: 03/28/2014
March 2014 Toolkit Update is Now Available on MyOEM for Standard 8
Posted By Windows Embedded Team The March 2014 Toolkit Update is now available on MyOEM for Windows...
Date: 03/28/2014
March 2014 Feature Updates are Available on MyOEM for Embedded POSReady 7
Posted By Windows Embedded Team The March 2014 Feature Updates are now available on MyOEM for...
Date: 03/27/2014
March 2014 Feature Updates are Available on MyOEM for Standard 7 SP1
Posted By Windows Embedded Team The March 2014 Feature Updates are now available on MyOEM for...
Date: 03/27/2014
Now available: POS for .NET
Posted By Christine AhonenWindows Embedded Program Manager Microsoft Point of Service (POS) for .NET...
Date: 03/21/2014
Intelligent systems in health: Addressing three key industry trends
Posted By Kristin FlandreauAmericas Group Business Lead The Windows Embedded team in...
Date: 03/19/2014
Microsoft SQL Server 2014 now available to direct OEMs
Posted By Partha SrinivasanProduct Manager, Windows Embedded Server and SQL products Microsoft SQL...
Date: 03/18/2014
Showcasing Microsoft’s retail expertise at EuroShop
Posted By Werner ReussDirector, Business Group, Windows Embedded Germany and CEE In sports and in...
Date: 03/14/2014
Industry Devices Discovery Day
Posted By Steve DunbarWindows Embedded lead, Northern Europe At our event, Industry Devices...
Date: 03/05/2014
On stage at Embedded World: Windows Embedded
The i-PAN7 by Keith & Koep GmbH, a compact and scalable industrial panel PC solution based on...
Date: 03/04/2014
February 2014 Security Updates are on MyOEM for XPe SP3 and Standard 2009
Posted By Windows Embedded Team The February 2014 Security Updates are available on MyOEM for...
Date: 03/03/2014
Now available: Embedded Lockdown Manager update for Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry
Posted By Scott JohnstonProgram Manager The Embedded Lockdown Manager (ELM) is an MMC snap-in that...
Date: 03/03/2014
Control costs with enterprise mobility in healthcare
Posted By Kristin FlandreauAmericas Business Group Lead What does enterprise mobility mean to you?...
Date: 02/20/2014
How intelligent systems partners are chipping away at high healthcare costs
Posted By Kristin FlandreauAmericas Business Group Lead The U.S. spends about $2.8 trillion annually...
Date: 02/18/2014
What does the end of support of Windows XP mean for Windows Embedded?
Posted By Dave MassySenior Program Manager As many of you are probably already aware — and as...
Date: 02/17/2014
Coming soon: Visual Studio 2013 and other updates to Compact 2013
Posted By Partha SrinivasanSenior Product Manager When we launched Windows Embedded Compact 2013 in...
Date: 02/05/2014
Now available: Wi-Fi drivers for Windows Embedded Compact 2013
Posted By Partha SrinivasanSenior Product Manager Since we launched Windows Embedded Compact 2013,...
Date: 01/30/2014
January 2014 Security Updates are on MyOEM for XPe SP3 and Standard 2009
Posted By Windows Embedded Team The January 2014 Security Updates are available on MyOEM for...
Date: 01/28/2014
Bluebird debuts two new devices built on Windows Embedded 8 Handheld
Posted By Garrett ClarkeProduct Manager, Windows Embedded Handheld The latest and greatest in retail...
Date: 01/17/2014
Seen at NRF: new intelligent systems solutions for retail
Posted By Olivia ChenSenior Product Marketing Manager Windows Embedded technology was on view...
Date: 01/17/2014
Creating a collaboration platform for better plant operations
Posted By Partha SrinivasanProduct Manager, Windows Embedded Server and SQL products I’ve...
Date: 01/15/2014