Windows XP Embedded delivers the power, familiarity and reliability of the Windows operating system in componentized form. Windows XP Embedded offers support for all the PC architecture families; is compatible with many certified, production quality, off the shelf applications, drivers and services; and has a global ecosystem of Windows XP Embedded experts giving device makers the confidence to develop the next generation of smart connected devices.
It is recommended to use the re-release of Windows XP Embedded called Windows Embedded Standard 2009 for new projects! This version has longer availability and support!