Windows Embedded Industry Explained

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Developer:Microsoft Corporation
Version Of:Windows Embedded
Release Version:8.1 with Update (v6.3.9600)
Release Url:http://blogs.windows.com/itpro/2014/04/16/windows-8-1-update-wsus-availability-extended-deployment-timing/
Kernel Type:Hybrid
Ui:Graphical
License:Proprietary commercial software
Working State:Publicly released / Trialware
Support Status:
Child:yes
Label1:Windows Embedded for Point of Service (WEPOS)
Data1:Mainstream support ended on
Extended support ended on [1]
Label2:Windows Embedded POSReady 2009
Data2:Mainstream support ended on
Extended support ended on [2]
Label3:Windows Embedded POSReady 7
Data3:Mainstream support ended on
Extended support ended on October 12, 2021[3]
Windows Embedded POSReady 7 is eligible for the paid Extended Security Updates (ESU) program. This program allows users to purchase security updates for 3 years, in yearly installments. Security Updates are available until October 8, 2024[4] [5] [6]
Label4:Windows Embedded 8 Industry
Data4:Unsupported as of ; users must install Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry in order to continue receiving updates and support.[7]
Label5:Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry
Data5:Mainstream support ended on
Extended support ended on July 11, 2023
Succeeded By:Windows IoT Enterprise

Windows Embedded Industry, formerly Windows Embedded POSReady and Windows Embedded for Point of Service (WEPOS), is an operating system developed by Microsoft as part of its Windows Embedded family of products.[8] Based on Windows NT, Windows Embedded Industry is designed for use in industrial devices such as cash registers, automated teller machines, and self service checkouts.[9]

Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry was the last release, with Windows IoT Enterprise superseding Windows Embedded Industry, Windows Embedded Standard, and Windows For Embedded Systems (FES).

Releases

Windows Embedded for Point of Service (WEPOS)

Windows Embedded for Point of Service was released on May 24, 2005, nearly a year after its Windows XP SP2 counterpart was launched by Microsoft in August 2004.[1] WEPOS expanded Microsoft's Windows Embedded family of products. It was the first edition of Windows Embedded that could use the Windows Update Agent to update an installed and deployed image.[10] Service Pack 3 (SP3) for WEPOS was released on October 8, 2008.[11] Mainstream support ended on April 12, 2011, and extended support ended on April 12, 2016. When the new Microsoft Lifecycle Support policy for Internet Explorer went into effect on January 12, 2016, IE6 support was dropped from not only WEPOS, but all other supported platforms.[12]

Windows Embedded POSReady 2009

Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 offers more features over Windows Embedded for Point of Service such as Full Localization, Internet Explorer 7 and XPS support if .NET Framework 3.5 or higher is installed.[13] This edition was released on December 9, 2008, exactly seven months after its Windows XP SP3 counterpart was launched on May 6, 2008. Prior to XP's end of support, some Windows XP users have reported that the Regedit tool on their operating system can be used to 'trick' Windows Update into accepting updates targeting POSReady 2009.[14] [15] [16] POSReady 2009 is also notable as being the last XP derived operating system to receive official support from Microsoft. Starting in 2017, Microsoft announced end of support for POSReady 2009. Mainstream support for Windows Embedded POSReady 2009—the last supported edition of Windows based on Windows XP—ended on April 8, 2014, and extended support ended on April 9, 2019, marking the overall end of all security updates for the Windows XP codebase after almost 18 years.[2]

Windows Embedded POSReady 7

Windows Embedded POSReady 7, which is based on Windows 7 with SP1,[17] was released on July 1, 2011, nearly two years after Windows 7 debuted. It is the last supported edition of Windows based on Windows 7 to receive official support from Microsoft. Mainstream support for Windows Embedded POSReady 7 ended on and extended support ended on .[18] That date marked the final end of extended support for the Windows 7 codebase after more than 12 years. Windows Embedded POSReady 7 is eligible for the paid Extended Security Updates (ESU) program. This service is available via OEMs, in yearly installments. Security updates are available for the operating system until at most October 8, 2024.[4] [5] [6] [3] This will mark the final end of IA-32 updates on the Windows NT 6.1 product line after more than 15 years, as well as marking the final end of all support for the Windows Embedded Industry subfamily after more than 19 years.[6] [3]

Windows Embedded 8 Industry

Based on Windows 8,[19] Windows Embedded 8 Industry was released on April 2, 2013[20] and is available in Pro, Pro Retail, and Enterprise editions.[21] [22] [23] The Pro and Pro Retail editions are only available pre-installed on OEM devices, while the Enterprise edition is available through the volume licensing channel only. The Pro Retail edition adds a few extra features for use in retail environments, while the Enterprise edition provides embedded-specific features designed to integrate seamlessly with Windows 8 Enterprise. Alaska Airlines uses Windows Embedded 8 Industry in-flight entertainment devices.[24] It is unsupported as of January 12, 2016; users must install Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry in order to continue receiving updates and support.

Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry

Based on Windows 8.1,[19] Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry was released on October 17, 2013, by Microsoft as a component of the operating system itself.[25] As with 8 Industry, it is available in Pro, Pro Retail, and Enterprise editions.[26] [27] Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Update was released on April 16, 2014.[28] Mainstream support for Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry ended on July 10, 2018, and extended support ended on July 11, 2023.[26] [27] This marked the final end of "extended support" for the Windows Embedded Industry subfamily after almost 18 years. Unlike with Windows Embedded POSReady 7, however, Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry (along with all other editions of Windows 8.1) is not eligible for the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, despite its server counterpart being eligible for ESU.[6]

Windows IoT Enterprise

Microsoft rebranded "Windows Embedded" to "Windows IoT" starting with the release of embedded editions of Windows 10. Windows IoT Enterprise acts as the successor to Windows Embedded Industry.

System requirements

+ System requirementsOS RAM HDD
Windows Embedded for Point of Service[29] 380 MB
Windows Embedded POSReady 2009[30] 64 MB 480 MB
Windows Embedded POSReady 7[31] 1 GB 16 GB
Windows Embedded 8 Industry[32] 1 GB 16 GB
Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry[33] 1 GB 16 GB

Further reading

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Microsoft Support Lifecycle for Windows Embedded for Point of Service . Microsoft . January 30, 2015 .
  2. Web site: Microsoft Support Lifecycle for Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 . Microsoft . January 30, 2015 . October 15, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141015155621/http://support2.microsoft.com/lifecycle/?p1=14086 . dead .
  3. Web site: Microsoft Support Lifecycle for Windows Embedded POSReady 7. learn.microsoft.com. August 12, 2023.
  4. Web site: Windows Embedded POSReady 7 Reaches End of Support – Now What?. The first year, which runs from Oct 2021 to Oct 2022, requires purchasing 100 hours of support priced over $22,000, and the POS7 ESU licenses are $50 per device. The pricing then doubles each year with a maximum of three years.. Arrow Electronics, Inc. September 23, 2021. August 12, 2023.
  5. Web site: Microsoft Extended Security Update (ESU) Program. Bsquare Corporation. August 12, 2023.
  6. Web site: Lifecycle FAQ-Extended Security Updates. The Extended Security Update (ESU) program is a last resort option for customers who need to run certain legacy Microsoft products past the end of support.. support.microsoft.com. August 12, 2023.
  7. Web site: Windows Products Support Lifecycle FAQ. Microsoft. January 30, 2015.
  8. Web site: Microsoft Maps Out Its Road Map for Windows Embedded Business. https://web.archive.org/web/20140629090024/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-151703810.html. dead. 29 June 2014. Wireless News. Close-Up Media, Inc.. 5 May 2012.
  9. Web site: Windows Embedded POSReady. Microsoft Website. 23 April 2011.
  10. Web site: Developing POS Applications with POS for .NET. Microsoft. January 31, 2015.
  11. Web site: Service Pack 3 for Windows Embedded for Point of Service . Microsoft Download Center. January 30, 2015.
  12. Web site: Internet Explorer Support Lifecycle Policy FAQ. Microsoft Lifecycle Support Website. 2014-12-12. December 9, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141209133844/http://support2.microsoft.com/gp/microsoft-internet-explorer/en-us. dead.
  13. Web site: POSReady 2009 vs WEPOS 1.1 SP3. Microsoft Download Website. 2014-12-12.
  14. Web site: Simple Hack Gives Windows XP Users 5 More Years Support . Forbes. December 20, 2015.
  15. Web site: Windows XP rises from the grave: Simple hack gives you five more years of updates . extreme tech. December 20, 2015.
  16. Web site: How to continue getting free security updates for Windows XP -- until 2019 . betanews. 26 May 2014. December 20, 2015.
  17. Web site: Windows Embedded POSReady 7. Microsoft. January 31, 2015.
  18. Web site: Search Product and Services Lifecycle Information - Microsoft Lifecycle.
  19. Web site: Windows Embedded 8 Industry. Microsoft. January 31, 2015.
  20. Web site: Volpe. Joseph. Windows Embedded 8 Industry scheduled for release first week of April. Engadget. March 20, 2013 . AOL Inc.. 12 June 2013.
  21. Web site: Microsoft Support Lifecycle for Windows Embedded 8 Industry Enterprise . Microsoft . January 30, 2015 .
  22. Web site: Microsoft Support Lifecycle for Windows Embedded 8 Industry Pro . Microsoft . January 30, 2015 .
  23. Web site: Windows Products Support Lifecycle FAQ. Microsoft. January 30, 2015.
  24. News: Microsoft details Alaska Airlines new Windows-powered in-flight entertainment tablets.. Al-Riyami. Fahad. 26 March 2015. WinBeta.
  25. Web site: Windows Embedded Product Lifecycles & Support. Microsoft. January 31, 2015.
  26. Web site: Microsoft Support Lifecycle for Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Enterprise . Microsoft . January 30, 2015 .
  27. Web site: Microsoft Support Lifecycle for Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro . Microsoft . January 30, 2015 .
  28. Web site: Windows 8.1 Update: WSUS Availability, Extended Deployment Timing. Microsoft. January 31, 2015.
  29. Web site: Hardware Requirements for Windows Embedded for Point of Service (WEPOS). MSDN. October 7, 2008 . January 31, 2015.
  30. Web site: Before You Install POSReady. MSDN. January 31, 2015.
  31. Web site: Requirements for a POSReady 7 Device (POSReady 7). MSDN. January 31, 2015.
  32. Web site: Requirements (Industry 8). MSDN. January 31, 2015.
  33. Web site: Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry (Industry 8.1). MSDN. January 31, 2015.

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