Welcome to Windows Embedded Standard 7 (Standard 7 SP1)
7/8/2014
Windows Embedded Standard 7 brings Windows 7 features to an x86 or AMD64 embedded device. With Standard 7, you can build a small operating system (OS) without the features you do not need. Standard 7 also contains all the security, entertainment, and ease-of-use improvements found in Windows 7.
The Standard 7 Toolkit uses the image-based deployment technologies in Windows 7. Many of the tools contained in the Windows OEM Preinstallation Kit (OPK) are also part of Standard 7 Toolkit. For IT professionals, this means you can use the flexible deployment and servicing solutions from Windows 7 with Standard 7, including secure remote device management.
If You Are New to Windows Embedded
If you have never used Windows Embedded before, you should read the following sections to give you basic information on Standard 7:
Settings and Properties in Windows Embedded Standard 7
Image Builder Configuration Passes
After reading these sections, you should build your first Standard 7 image using the following section:
Build Your First Standard 7 Image Using Image Builder Wizard
If You Have Used Windows Embedded Before
If you've used Windows Embedded before, you should read the following sections to see the requirements for Standard 7 and the differences between Standard 7 and Windows XP Embedded:
Compare XP Embedded and Standard 7 Technologies
In This Section
- Compare XP Embedded and Standard 7 Technologies
A brief comparison between the tools and procedures of Windows XP Embedded and those of Standard 7.
- Requirements for an Embedded Device
Hardware and software requirements that an embedded device must meet for Standard 7.
- Requirements for a Development Computer
Hardware and software requirements that a development computer must meet for Standard 7.
- Accessibility Features and Options
Features that make the software available to a wider range of users.
- Windows Embedded Standard 7 Media
A summary of the three Standard 7 DVDs and their contents.
- What's New in the February 2013 release of Standard 7 Documentation
A summary of the changes made in the February 2013 release as a direct result of your input.
Related Sections
- Building Images
How to create, customize, and localize a Standard 7 installation.
- Deploying Images
How to deploy your custom image by using the tools such as ImageX, Sysprep, Windows PE, Image Builder, Windows Deployment Services (WDS) and Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM).
- Maintaining Images
How to maintain online and offline Standard 7 images.
- Standard 7 Toolkit Technical Reference
Technical information about Standard 7 Toolkit embedded features, tools, and packages.
- Technical Articles
How to develop and maintain Standard 7 images.