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General Windows Embedded CE Downloads and Tutorials
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| CE 6.0 R3 Full Version | Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3 Update for Full Version and Eval Version. Attention: Follow exactely the installation order! |
| CE 6.0 SP1 Full Version | Windows Embedded CE 6.0 SP1 Update for Full Version. |
| CE 6.0 Datasheet | Quick Fact Sheet about Windows Embedded CE 6.0 / CE in general. |
| CE 6.0 Overview | Good overview with new features and tools. |
| CE 6.0 Runtime Comparison | License Runtime Comparison Core / Professional and a list of all components in Windows Embedded CE 6.0. |
| CE 5.0 Datasheet | Quick Fact Sheet about Windows Embedded CE 5.0 / CE in general. |
| CE 5.0 Runtime Comparison | License Runtime Comparison Core / Professional /Professional Plus and a list of all components in Windows CE 5.0. |
| CE Roadmap | Roadmap for all CE versions on one page with codenames. |
| CE Shared Source Program | Information about the Shared Source Program for Windows CE. Quantity limits, advantages and rights to use the Premium Shared Source. |
| CE Total Cost Of Development | Independent analysis about an Embedded System Total Cost Of Development. Windows CE vs. Embedded linux. |
| Windows CE Real-Time | Windows CE 4.2 Real-Time analysis from 3SOFT, Germany. Attention: Memory model in CE 6.0 changed. Real-Time kernel data remains more or less the same. |
| .NET Compact Framework | Overview about the .NET Compact Framework inclusive Version 2.0. |
| Gateways Whitepaper | A whitepaper about network gateways built with Windows CE 4.2. |
| IP SetTop Box Whitepaper | A whitepaper about IP SetTop Boxes built with Windows CE 4.2 or XP Embedded. |
| CE 6.0 Tutorial Video | 1h 06min Microsoft Embedded CE 6.0 Video Training, presentation with audio plus demo video. Presented by Mike Hall. |
| CE 6.0 Overview Video | 2h 20min Microsoft Embedded CE 6.0 Training Video, presentation with audio plus demo video. First part business, second part (from 59:40) technical. |
| CE 6.0 Shared Source Code Video | 19min Microsoft Embedded CE 6.0 Shares Source Code Overview, presentation with audio plus demo video. Presented by Nic Sagez. |
| CE 5.0 Tutorial Video | 52min Microsoft Embedded CE 5.0 technical trainings video, presentation with audio plus demo video. |
Also available: Useful Hands-On-Labs About Windows CE
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| HOL006.zip | Basic CE 5.0 Lab. |
| HOL201.doc | Building a .NET Compact Framework Application for a Windows Mobile-based Device Using Visual Studio 2005 |
| HOL202.zip | Introduction to the New Managed APIs in Windows Mobile 5.0. |
| HOL205.doc | Introduction to Composite UI Application Block. |
| HOL206.zip | Using ASP.NET Mobile Controls to Build a Browser Application with ASP.NET 2.0. |
| HOL207.doc | An Early Look at the Next Version of Windows CE and Platform Builder. |
| HOL210.pdf | Mobile Messaging with Windows Mobile 5.0 and Exchange Server 2003 SP2. |
| HOL211.pdf | Device Configuration and End-User Guidance for Mobile Messaging with Windows Mobile 5.0 MSFP and Exchange Server 2003 SP2. |
| HOL231.doc | Quality and Diagnostic Testing with the Windows CE Test Kit. |
| HOL236.doc | Create, Customize, and Debug an Image for the Windows CE 5.0 Emulator. |
| HOL242.doc | Developing the User Experience with the Composite UI Application Block. |
| HOL301.zip | Incorporating COM Objects into Your .NET Compact Framework 2.0 Application. |
| HOL302.doc | Developing a SQL Mobile Application with Visual Studio 2005 and SQL Server 2005. |
| HOL303.doc | Migrating an eMbedded Visual C++ Application to Visual Studio 2005. |
| HOL304.zip | New Native Windows Mobile Development Features in Visual Studio 2005. |
| HOL306.zip | Tips, Tricks, and Techniques for Debugging .NET Compact Framework Applications. |
| HOL307.doc | Introduction to the New Native APIs in Windows Mobile 5.0. |
| HOL310.zip | Writing Device-Independent Windows Mobile Applications with Native Code. |
| HOL311.zip | Writing Device-Independent Windows Mobile Applications with the .NET Compact Framework. |
| HOL313.zip | Understanding Windows Mobile Security Using the Device Security Manager. |
| HOL314.doc | Monitoring Resource Leaks Using the Application Verifier Tool for Windows Mobile 5.0. |
| HOL315.doc | Using Microsoft Device Emulator In-Depth in Your Application Development Experience. |
| HOL320.doc | Managed Casual Game Development. |
| HOL324.doc | Managing and Configuring your Windows Mobile and Windows CE Devices with Systems Management Server 2003. |
| HOL325.doc | The Art of Windows CE Debugging: Tools of the Trade. |
| HOL326.doc | Windows CE 5.0 Introductory Hands on Lab. |
| HOL327.doc | Developing with DirectShow video capture technologies on Windows Mobile. |
| HOL328.zip | Developing Multithreaded Applications with the .NET Compact Framework 2.0. |
| HOL330.doc | Debugging Systemic Performance Problems. |
| HOL345.doc | Writing Device Automation Using Tux DLLs. |
| HOL401.doc | Porting CEDB Database Projects to the EDB API - Beta. |
| HOL402.zip | Developing Windows Mobile Game-Quality Graphics with DirectX. |
| ILL203.doc | Developing the User Experience with the Composite UI Application Block. |
| ILL210.pdf | Mobile Messaging with Windows Mobile 5.0 and Exchange Server 2003 SP2. |
| ILL330.zip | Debugging Systemic Performance Problems. |
| ILL347.doc | Dissecting the Windows CE Build Process. |
Windows Embedded CE Licensing
There are several SKUs (licenses) available for Windows CE. Starting from Windows CE 2.12 until the newest Windows Embedded CE 6.0. The CE licenses are language independent.
A license stickers (COA) must be attached on every system. It can be sticked somewhere inside the system.
| Microsoft SKU# | Description | EOL |
|---|---|---|
| 814-00260 | Windows CE Platform Builder 4.1 English CD | 29.10.2017 |
| 884-00268 | Windows CE.NET 4.1 Standard Runtime | 29.10.2017 |
| 884-00269 | Windows CE.NET 4.1 Professional Runtime | 29.10.2017 |
| 884-00270 | Windows CE.NET 4.1 Professional Plus Runtime | 29.10.2017 |
| 814-00269 | Windows CE Platform Builder 4.2 English CD | 01.06.2018 |
| 814-00284 | Windows CE Platform Builder 4.2 English with Visual Studio.NET Enterprise | 01.06.2018 |
| 884-00276 | Windows CE Core 4.2 Core Runtime | 01.06.2018 |
| 884-00277 | Windows CE Core 4.2 Professional Runtime | 01.06.2018 |
| 884-00278 | Windows CE Core 4.2 Professional Plus Runtime | 01.06.2018 |
| 814-00290 | Windows CE Platform Builder 5.0 English CD | 31.08.2019 |
| 814-00298 | Windows CE Platform Builder 5.0 English CD with Visual Studio.NET Enterprise | 31.08.2019 |
| 884-00304 | Windows CE 5.0 Core Runtime | 31.08.2019 |
| 884-00306 | Windows CE 5.0 Professional Runtime | 31.08.2019 |
| 884-00301 | Windows CE 5.0 Professional Plus Runtime | 31.08.2019 |
| 9CQ-00003 | Windows CE 5.0 for Set Top Boxes Runtime | 31.08.2019 |
| 9CQ-00004 | Windows CE 5.0 for Handheld GPS Runtime | 31.08.2019 |
| 814-00307 | Windows CE Platform Builder 6.0 English DVD with Visual Studio 2005 Professional | 28.02.2022 |
| ZH5-00019 | Windows CE 6.0 Core Runtime | 28.02.2022 |
| TNA-00004 | Windows CE 6.0 Core Plus Runtime | 28.02.2022 |
| 9CQ-00035 | Windows CE 6.0 Vertical C6G (for consumer use only) | 28.02.2022 |
| 884-00341 | Windows CE 6.0 Professional Runtime | 28.02.2022 |