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March 2009 - Posts

New Video on Using Sysprep on Standard 2009
Check out the latest screen cast offering for Windows Embedded Standard 2009. This session focuses on using Sysprep to prepare a master image for deployment to many devices. It covers the Sysprep component, how to run it to create a master runtime image Read More...
Smart ways to create components
[The following article is authored by one of the Windows Embedded MVPs (Most Valuable Professionals). Our MVPs have a heavy background in Embedded systems and are a great repository of information on Windows Embedded products. We’re providing this Read More...
Standard 2009 Exam Prep Kit Now Available
The first 3 chapters of the exam preparation kit for the Windows Embedded certification are now available here . These chapters are only in English at this time, but additional languages are being developed and will be available in the next few months. Read More...
Connecting to the Standard 2009 Database with XPeCMD
If you are a fan of automating as many build processes as possible when creating Windows Embedded images then you are probably familiar with XPeCMD , a script file that allows you to do many tasks programmatically instead of through Target Designer. This Read More...
The March 2009 Security Updates For Runtimes Are Now Available
The March 2009 Windows XP Embedded and Windows Embedded Standard Security Updates - Product Download is now available on the ECE for Windows® Embedded Standard 2009 and/or Microsoft® Windows® XP Embedded with Service Pack 2, Feature Pack Read More...
Coping with Network Settings
**Updated 3/26/09 with preface [The following article is authored by one of the Windows Embedded MVPs (Most Valuable Professionals). Our MVPs have a heavy background in Embedded systems and are a great repository of information on Windows Embedded products. Read More...
Video of Some of the Top Tips
The latest screen cast for Windows Embedded Standard 2009 is available. This one covers some of the tips and tricks you can use when working with a Standard 2009 image, such as different ways removing software-enumerated devices, hiding splash screens Read More...
Windows Embedded “Fast-to-Market” Campaign Website and Video “Snacks”
I noticed our marketing team recently is running the “Fast-to-Market” advertising campaign with a new landing page here . It’s fun to check the page with the comics, and watch some short videos on the Confidence , Connectivity , Community Read More...
Using Old Configurations in Standard 2009
There have been a number of threads in the forum about upgrading old configurations in a Windows Embedded Standard 2009 database. You can certainly use old configurations created in XPe, but there are a few things to be aware of. You can open and build Read More...
Interesting report on Point of Service devices
See this article written by one of our team member who works with Point of Service devices... At Microsoft, the Windows Embedded team is dedicated to bringing quality products to our customers at a competitive price point.  Your success in this highly Read More...
Securing Embedded Systems
**Updated 3/26/09 with preface [The following article is authored by one of the Windows Embedded MVPs (Most Valuable Professionals). Our MVPs have a heavy background in Embedded systems and are a great repository of information on Windows Embedded products. Read More...
PowerShell on Windows Embedded Standard 2009 – Part 2: Remote Device Management
Part one of this article focused on making PowerShell available on a Windows Embedded Standard 2009 device, whereas part two focuses on configuring a device for remote management and demonstrating some fun examples. **Please note that information described Read More...
Good Deal This Week for MCP Exam-Takers in USA and Canada
For those in the USA and Canada who are interested in taking the new Windows Embedded Standard exam , this is the week to do it. For this week only there is 40% off the fee for all exams. For more information visit http://www.certificationweek.com Good Read More...
PowerShell on Windows Embedded Standard 2009 – Part 1: Making it Available on a Device
Introduction Microsoft recently released both Windows PowerShell version 1.0 (V1) and version 2.0 (V2) as a Community Technology Preview (CTP). PowerShell is a powerful scripting tool that simplifies the management of computer systems and devices. The Read More...
Custom authentication mechanisms
**Updated 3/26/09 with preface [The following article is authored by one of the Windows Embedded MVPs (Most Valuable Professionals). Our MVPs have a heavy background in Embedded systems and are a great repository of information on Windows Embedded products. Read More...
February Security Updates are Now Available
The February 2009 Windows XP Embedded and Windows Embedded Standard Security Updates - Product Download is now available on the ECE for Windows® Embedded Standard 2009 and/or Microsoft® Windows® XP Embedded with Service Pack 2, Feature Pack 2007, Update Read More...
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