CompactFlash

Windows XP Embedded supports deploying run-time images onto CompactFlash devices. Because the lifespan of a CompactFlash device is limited, it is recommended that you protect the device with Enhanced Write Filter (EWF).

In This Section

• How to Configure EWF for CompactFlash.
  Describes the end-to-end process for configuring EWF for a CompactFlash device.
• CompactFlash Design Considerations
  Describes the considerations to make when creating a run-time image for a CompactFlash device.
• Configuring the CompactFlash Device
  Describes how to configure your CompactFlash device before deploying your run-time image to it.
• BootPrep
  Describes the BootPrep utility. This utility configures a FAT16 formatted file system to boot Windows XP.
• Troubleshooting CompactFlash
  Describes some of the common problems and resolutions for deploying to CompactFlash devices.

Related Sections

• Deploy a Run-Time Image
  Describes the process of transferring a run-time image to a variety of media types and the components and tools that are used for this purpose.
• Enhanced Write Filter
  Describes how to write-protect a run-time image by using EWF.
• Design a Run-Time Image
  Describes the design phase of the development process. During this phase you can choose the components and resources required for your run-time image.

Last updated on Wednesday, October 18, 2006

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