Mainstream Support for Windows XP Embedded has ended. The product is now in the Extended Support phase.
XP Embedded Builder creates a Windows XP Embedded image therefore this also applies for the created image.
For longer support on XP based embedded systems please visit the Windows Embedded Standard Builder product page.
XP Embedded Builder is a powerful tool that helps you create a Windows XP Embedded SP2 image from scratch in a wizard-like fashion.
Create your XP Embedded image within minutes with all important features of XP Embedded.
| Feature | Target Designer | XPeBuilder | POSReady2009 |
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Installation/Creation Tool |
Target Designer |
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DVD |
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Wizard-like Setup |
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Average Installation Time |
> 1h |
< 30 min |
~ 30 min |
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Flexibility |
> 13.000 components |
Base image + > 40 feature packs |
Base image + |
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Learn Time |
one week |
almost none |
almost none |
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Embedded Features |
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Some |
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Minimum Footprint |
9 MB |
100 MB |
500MB |
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Preinstalled Drivers Possible |
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Target Disk Preparation |
Manual |
Automatic |
Automatic |
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XP Pro like image possible |
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If you use XP Embedded Builder, all you need is your target device with a DVD and a free USB port.
There is no need for a second development pc and no need to transfer the final image between machines.
Boot your target device with the XP Embedded Builder DVD.
A graphical setup wizard will guide you through the whole image build process.
Building an XP Embedded image has never been so easy!
| Licensenumber | Description | Notes |
| G80-00005 | Windows XP Embedded Runtime License | Each device needs one license |
| G81-00065 | Windows XP Embedded Target Designer | Due to licensing restrictions a Toolkit for XP Embedded is also needed. Per toolkit you have 2 free support cases included! |
| GRE XPE-Builder 2.2 | XP Embedded Builder |
Needed only once |
| Available | End of Mainstream Support | End of Extended Support |
| 30.01.2017 | 11.01.2011 | 12.01.2016 |