Windows® Embedded Standard 2009 vs. XP Professional
Microsoft Windows® Embedded Standard 2009 is a componentized version of the Microsoft Windows® XP Professional operating system that brings the rich feature set of Windows® XP Professional to embedded devices. However, there are some differences between Windows® XP Professional and Windows® Embedded Standard 2009.
The major difference is, Windows® Embedded Standard 2009 is engineered specifically to support embedded devices and their manufacturers. Windows® XP Professional has features that Windows® Embedded Standard does not include and vice versa. Windows-based applications can run on Windows® Embedded Standard, and embedded application developers can use the Windows API set to write applications, just like Windows® XP Professional developers do.
Product Matrix
| Feature | XP Professional | Windows® Embedded Standard 2009 |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | Installation from CD | System development with Target Designer |
| Features | Full XP Instalaltion | Componentized XP done with Target Designer |
| Footprint | ~ 1 GB | 30 MB - 850 MB |
| Usage | Open system | Closed, fix function system (dedicated use) |
| Price | ~ 140 USD | ~ 90 USD |
| Activation | Yes | No |
Unique XP Professional Features
- Windows File Protection (WFP)
- Windows XP Tour
- Windows Setup
- Online product activation (WPA)
- Out-Of-Box Experience (OOBE)
- Windows Update Server Update
- System files that support upgrade scenarios
- Obsolete Windows Image Acquisition files
- MSN Explorer
Unique Windows® Embedded Standard 2009 Features
- Enhanced Write Filter (EWF)
- File Based Write Filter (FBWF)
- Hibernate Once Resume Many (HORM)
- Message Box Interception
- Boot from Read-Only-Medias (CD/DVD)
- Device Update Agent (DUA)
- USB Boot
- Mini Logon (No Users)
- Headless Systems (No Mouse / Keyboard / Graphic)
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