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	FreeImageX Tool for free distributable recovery and deployment solutions
	Windows® Standard 7 Keyboard Filter.zip
	Windows® Standard 7 Overview Presentation.ppt
	Windows® Standard 7 Enabling Features Presentation.ppt

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	General Windows Embedded Standard 7 Tutorials
	Windows Embedded Standard 7 Technical Overview
	Windows Embedded Standard 7 System Requirement-Guidelines
	Architectural Comparison of Windows Embedded Standard 7 vs Windows Embedded Standard 2009
	Componentization of Device Drivers in Windows Embedded Standard 7
	Developing, Deploying, and Debugging Applications on Windows Embedded Standard 7
	Using Application Dependency Analysis to Enable Your Application on Windows Embedded Standard 7
	Creating Next-Generation User Experience with Windows Aero, WPF and Silverlight on Windows Embedded Standard 7
	Custom Shell in Windows Embedded Standard 7
	Securing Your Custom Operating System Image on Windows Embedded Standard 7
	What's New with Servicing in Windows Embedded Standard 7
	Measuring Performance on Windows Embedded Standard 7
	Improving Performance in Windows Embedded Standard 7

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Windows Embedded Standard 7 Licensing

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Microsoft SKU#	Description	EOL
5CA-00023	Windows® Embedded Standard 7 Toolkit ICE English	27.07.2025
7WT-00049	Windows® Embedded Standard 7 Runtime Licence WS7E	27.07.2025
7WT-00050	Windows® Embedded Standard 7 Runtime Licence WS7P	27.07.2025
2QG-00003	Windows® Embedded Standard 7 Vertical Consumer Runtime Licence only (i.e. STB)	n/a
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Features	WS7E	WS7P	WS7C
Applications and Services Development
.Net Framework
.Net Framework 3.5 SP1	x	x	x
.NET Framework 2.0 Client Profile	x	x	x
.NET Framework 3.0	x	x	x
.NET Framework 3.0 Client Profile	x	x	x
.NET Framework 3.5	x	x	x
.NET Framework 3.5 Client Profile	x	x	x
Remote Connections
Remote Desktop Connection	x	x	x
Remote Desktop Protocol 7.0	x	x	x
Remote Desktop Host	x	x	x
Application Support
COM OLE Application Support	x	x	x
COM+ Application Support	x	x	x
MSMQ	x	x	x
Windows Application Compatibility	x	x	x
Win32 Application Runtimes and Libraries	x	x	x
Internet Services
Browser
Internet Explorer 8.0	x	x	x
Internet Explorer 8 Browser	x	x	x
Internet Explorer 8 Engine and Display	x	x	x
Internet Explorer 8 Foundation	x	x	x
Internet Information Services - IIS
IIS 7.0	x	x	x
Windows Process Activation Service	x	x	x
Consumer
Consumer applications
AntiMalware		x
Windows Defender		x
Add-ons		x
Mobility Center	x	x
Windows Sideshow		x
Snipping tool		x
Sticky Notes		x
Windows Journal		x
Parental Control		x
Home Group		x	x
Home media streaming, including Play To		x	x
Photo Viewer		x
Windows Media Center		x	x
Core OS
CPU support
32 bit support	x	x	x
64 bit support	x	x	x
Devices and Printers
Device Framework	x	x	x
Device User Experience		x	x
Driver Frameworks	x	x	x
Fax and Scan	x	x	x
Printing Utilities and Management	x	x	x
Location Aware printing	x	x	x
Sensor and Location Platform	x	x	x
System Services
Advanced File System	x	x	x
Core File System	x	x	x
File and Folder Synchronization	x	x	x
File Compression Utility	x	x	x
Remote Client	x	x	x
Simplified Message Block (SMB)	x	x	x
Remote Procedure Call	x	x	x
Windows Installer	x	x	x
File Systems and Data Store
Data Access and Storage
Windows Data Access Components	x	x	x
Windows Data Access Components - SQL	x	x	x
Data Integrity
Shadow Copy Volume Interface	x	x	x
Shadow Copy Volume Service	x	x	x
Windows Side by Side	x	x	x
Diagnostics
Common Diagnostic Tools	x	x	x
Performance Monitoring	x	x	x
Problem Reports and Solutions	x	x	x
User	x	x	x
Advanced Enterprise features
Enterprise Features
Enterprise Search Scopes		x
BranchCache		x
DirectAccess		x
Windows XP Mode
Graphics and Multimedia Technologies
Graphics and Multimedia
Dolby Digital Plus Codecs (license required)	x	x	x
MPEG Layer-2 (MPEG2) Codecs (license required)	x	x	x
MPEG Layer-3 (MP3) Codecs (license required)	x	x	x
MPEG Layer-4 (MPEG4) Codecs (license required)	x	x	x
Windows Media Video VC-1 (WMV) Codecs(license required)	x	x	x
Audio and Video Engines and Media Foundation	x	x	x
DirectX and Windows Device Experience	x	x	x
Graphics Platform	x	x	x
Image Mastering API V2	x	x	x
Media Player	x	x	x
Windows Media Player 12	x	x	x
Communication Services and Networking
Networking
Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP)	x	x	x
Internet Authentication Service	x	x	x
Networking Base	x	x	x
Networking Foundation	x	x	x
Telnet Server	x	x	x
BITS	x	x	x
Device Connectivity	x	x	x
Bluetooth	x	x	x
IRDA and UNIMODEM	x	x	x
Domain Services	x	x	x
Networking protocols	x	x	x
IPv4	x	x	x
IPv6	x	x	x
Network Access Protection	x	x	x
Network and Sharing Center	x	x	x
Network Diagnostics	x	x	x
Peer Networking	x	x	x
Quality of Service	x	x	x
Remote Access Service (RAS)	x	x	x
Small Networking Services	x	x	x
Telephony API Client	x	x	x
Windows Firewall	x	x	x
Wireless Networking	x	x	x
Security
Credential Roaming Service	x	x	x
Credentials and Certificate Management	x	x	x
Windows Authorization Manager (AZMAN)	x	x	x
Windows Security Center	x	x	x
Active Directory Rights Management	x	x
Security Base	x	x	x
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Management	x	x	x
Bitlocker Secure Startup		x
Encrypted File System (EFS)	x	x
Applocker		x
Bitlocker		x
Bitlocker-to-go		x
Shell and User Interface
User Interface
Remote Assistance	x	x	x
Application User Experience	x	x	x
Shell	x	x	x
Shell Controls and UI Support Functions	x	x	x
Command Prompt Shell with Custom Shell Support	x	x	x
Shell Foundation	x	x	x
Windows Explorer Shell	x	x	x
Windows Explorer Shell Resources	x	x	x
System Control Panel	x	x	x
Accessibility	x	x	x
Action Center	x	x	x
Windows Aero user interface with Glas	x	x	x
Aero Background	x	x	x
Windows Flip	x	x	x
Windows Flip 3D	x	x	x
Live Taskbar Thumbnails	x	x	x
Multiple Monitor Support	x	x	x
Natural Language 6	x	x	x
Search Indexing	x	x	x
Text Services Framework	x	x	x
User Account Control	x	x	x
Windows Mobility Center	x	x	x
Windows Search	x	x	x
Windows Taskbar & Jump Lists	x	x	x
Tablet PC Support		x
Windows Touch		x
Embedded Features
Boot from USB Stick	x	x	x
Dialog Box Filter	x	x	x
Write Filter technology	x	x	x
Enhanced Write Filter	x	x	x
Customization	x	x	x
Message Box Default Reply	x	x	x
Notification & Popup suppression (EEF)	x	x	x
OEM Branding Experience (EEF)	x	x	x
RAM Disk Controller	x	x	x
Registry Filter	x	x	x
WSDAPI for .NET	x	x	x