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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MSe WES2009 vs XP Pro intro (LC)