| Key Windows® 7 Components (in-the-box) |
Internet Explorer 7
Windows® Media Player 11
Remote Desktop Protocol 6.1
.NET Framework 3.0
Later releases of IE, WMP, RDP and .NET available for download |
Internet Explorer 8
Windows® Media Player 12
Remote Desktop Protocol 7.0
.NET Framework 3.5 SP1 |
Internet Explorer 8
Windows® Media Player 12
Remote Desktop Protocol 7.0
.NET Framework 3.5 SP1 |
Internet Explorer 10
Windows Media® Player 12
Remote Desktop Protocol 8.0
.NET Framework 4.5 |
Internet Explorer 11
Windows® Media Player 12
Remote Desktop Protocol 8.0
.NET Framework 4.5 |
| Processor and Hardware Support |
32-bit (x86)
Minimum 126MB storage and 256MB RAM
|
32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x64)
Minimum 2GB storage and 512MB RAM
|
32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x64)
Minimum 3GB storage and 512MB RAM
|
32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x64)
Minimum 3GB storage and 1GB RAM
|
32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x64)
Minimum 6GB storage and 1GB RAM
|
| Image Build Tools |
Embedded Studio Toolkit:
Target Designer
Component Designer
DB Manager
Target Analyzer
SDI support |
Windows® Embedded Studio:
Image Builder Wizard
Image Configuration Editor
Target Analyzer
Windows 7 WIM support
Search
Better performance
Easier third-party software and driver integration
XML image configuration |
Windows® Embedded Studio:
Image Builder Wizard
Image Configuration Editor
Target Analyzer
Windows 7 WIM support
Search
Better performance
Easier third-party software and driver integration
XML image configuration |
Windows® Embedded Studio:
Image Builder Wizard
Image Configuration Editor
Target Analyzer
Windows WIM support
Search
Better performance
Easier third-party software and driver integration
XML image configuration |
Normal installation |
| OS Building Blocks |
OS components ~1000
Driver components ~9000 |
OS feature sets ~150
Driver packages ~500
Embedded Core |
OS feature sets ~150
Driver packages ~500
Embedded Core |
OS feature sets ~150
Driver packages ~500
Embedded Core |
Not componentized |
| Image Build Model |
Image is configured and assembled on developer machine
Image is deployed to device
Adding features requires an image refresh
Component database and repository |
Image configured on device or on developer machine
Image is assembled on the device
Features can be added post-build directly to device
Distribution share to hold files and packages |
Image configured on device or on developer machine
Image is assembled on the device
Features can be added post-build directly to device
Distribution share to hold files and packages |
Image configured on device or on developer machine
Image is assembled on the device
Features can be added post-build directly to device
Catalog to hold files and packages |
Installation direct on target machine. (Cloning possible) |
| Image Footprint |
Minimum image size ~100 MB |
Minimum image size ~1,5GB |
Minimum image size ~2GB |
Minimum image size ~3GB |
Minimum image size ~6GB |
| Deployment Methods |
PXE Boot, Remote installation
Windows Pre-installation Environment (WinPE) 1.0
CD/DVD boot & USB Boot
Remote Boot |
Windows Deployment Servicing (WDS)
WinPE 3.1 or latest
CD/DVD boot & USB Boot |
Windows Deployment Servicing (WDS)
WinPE 3.1 or latest
CD/DVD boot & USB Boot |
Windows Deployment Servicing (WDS)
WinPE 4 or latest
CD/DVD boot & USB Boot |
Windows® Deployment Servicing (WDS)
WinPE 4 or latest
CD/DVD boot & USB Boot |
| Servicing |
OEM Servicing
Device Manual Servicing |
OEM Servicing
Device Manual Servicing
Device Automatic Servicing (Windows Update) |
OEM Servicing
Device Manual Servicing
Device Automatic Servicing (Windows Update) |
OEM Servicing
Device Manual Servicing
Device Automatic Servicing (Windows Update) |
OEM Servicing
Device Manual Servicing
Device Automatic Servicing (Windows Update) |
| Embedded Enabling Features |
Enhanced Write Filter, File-Based Write Filter, Registry Filter
CD/DVD boot & USB Boot
Custom shell support
Device Update Agent |
Enhanced Write Filter, File-Based Write Filter, Registry Filter
USB Boot
Improved custom shell support
OEM branding experience
Notification & Popup suppression |
Enhanced Write Filter, File-Based Write Filter, Registry Filter
USB Boot
Improved custom shell support
OEM branding experience
Notification & Popup suppression |
Unified Enhanced Write Filter, File-Based Write Filter, Registry Filter
USB Boot
Improved custom shell support
OEM branding experience
Notification/Dialog & Popup suppression |
Unified Enhanced Write Filter, File-Based Write Filter, Registry Filter
USB Filter, Keyboard Filter,
Improved custom shell support
OEM branding experience
Notification/Dialog & Popup suppression |
| Key Distinguishing Features |
|
Advanced power management
Fast boot/Shutdown
Location & other sensors
Aero glass & Aero background
Direct boot from VHD |
Advanced power management
Fast boot/Shutdown
Location & other sensors
Aero glass & Aero background
Direct boot from VHD |
Advanced power management
Fast boot/Shutdown
Location & other sensors
Modern style User Interface
Direct boot from VHD |
Advanced power management
Fast boot/Shutdown
Location & other sensors
Modern style User Interface
Direct boot from VHD |
| Localization and Language Packs |
OS image
Documentation (localized into a subset of languages) |
OS image (partial)
Documentation
Language-neutral design separates localized resources completely |
OS image (partial)
Documentation
Language-neutral design separates localized resources completely |
OS image (partial)
Documentation
Language-neutral design separates localized resources completely |
OS image (partial)
Documentation
Language-neutral design separates localized resources completely |
| Activation |
Not required |
Not required |
Not required |
Required |
Required |
| Enterprise Connectivity |
|
Full certified IPv6 support |
Full certified IPv6 support |
Full certified support |
Full certified support |
| Advanced Remote Connectivity |
|
|
DirectAccess
BranchCache |
DirectAccess
BranchCache |
DirectAccess
BranchCache |
| Advanced Data Security |
|
|
Bitlocker & Bitlocker to Go
Applocker |
Bitlocker & Bitlocker to Go
Applocker |
Bitlocker & Bitlocker to Go
Applocker |
| High-end device support |
|
64-bit CPU support |
64-bit CPU support |
64-bit CPU support |
64-bit CPU support |
| Consumer Features |
|
|
HomeGroup
Windows® Media Center
Windows® Sideshow
Remote Assistance
Anti-Malware
PhotoViewer
Parental Control |
HomeGroup
Windows® Store
Remote Assistance
Anti-Malware
PhotoViewer
Parental Control |
HomeGroup
Windows® Store
Remote Assistance
Anti-Malware
PhotoViewer
Parental Control |
| Customer Connection to the Product Team |
Links to team blogs and forums |
Support for Software Quality Metrics (SQM) in developer tools
Links to forums, MSDN and product team blogs |
Support for Software Quality Metrics (SQM) in developer tools
Links to forums, MSDN and product team blogs |
Support for Software Quality Metrics (SQM) in developer tools
Links to forums, MSDN and product team blogs |
Support for Software Quality Metrics (SQM) in developer tools
Links to forums, MSDN and product team blogs |
