Microsoft launches Windows Embedded Standard 7 OS

Read more: <a href="https://www.tweaktown.com/news/104863/microsofts-controversial-recall-ai-feature-is-finally-available-on-all-copilot-pcs/index.html"> Microsoft&apos;s controversial Recall AI feature is finally available on all Copilot+ PCs
Read more: <a href="https://www.tweaktown.com/news/109810/xbox-app-now-available-on-arm-laptops-growing-the-borders-of-microsofts-games-empire/index.html"> Xbox app now available on Arm laptops, growing the borders of Microsoft&apos;s games empire
Read more: <a href="https://www.tweaktown.com/news/107233/false-documents-point-the-finger-at-phison-after-windows-11-update-causes-ssds-to-fail/index.html"> False documents point the finger at Phison after Windows 11 update causes SSDs to fail

New Windows Embedded OS hits RTM.

TweakTown

Published Apr 28, 2010 1:10 PM CDT
Updated Nov 3, 2020 12:35 PM CST

30-second read time

Microsoft has offered embedded versions of Windows for many different needs for a long time. Today Microsoft has announced the latest version of Windows Embedded called Windows Embedded Standard 7 has hit RTM.

The new embedded OS takes the some of the power, reliability, and features of the Windows 7 OS and puts them into a customizable and componentized form. The new OS will let OEMs create a wide range of devices with enhanced connectivity and differentiated experiences.

The embedded OS will find its way into products like thin clients, digital signage, industrial controls, set-top boxes, connected media devices, and TVs. Microsoft reports that partners and customers have plans in place to start shipping produces using Windows Embedded Standard 7 soon.