14 Reasons for Windows Embedded 8 Standard

 

1

 Easy Setup
Windows Embedded 8 Standard features an easy setup wizard which allows you the installation directly on the target device. Discover a new easy to use setup experience in the embedded area.

8

 Modern UI
With Windows Embedded 8 Standard you can also include the new Modern UI to allow finger-friendly input on your devices. Even if you don't need the new Modern interface you can make use of the new powerful WinRT library when building your applications.

2

 Lockdown
Add additional security to your embedded images by using the Lockdown Features. Windows Embedded 8 Standard also introduced the new Unified Write Filter which combines the best of Enhanced Write Filter, File Based Write Filter and Registry Filter!

9

 Keyboard Filter Driver
Block any unwanted key and/or key combinations with the Keyboard Filter Driver. Then new version also supports filtering keys from the On-Screen-Keyboard!

3

 Componentized
Windows Embedded 8 Standard is even more componentized and offers more than 250 feature packs so you can customize the image the way you need it.

10

 Language Packs
Windows Embedded 8 Standard is available in more than 30 languages. You can switch the language on the fly.

4

 Modules
Windows Embedded 8 Standard introduces a new feature that allows you to build custom components for your applications and/or drivers. These custom components are called Modules. You can easily create custom Modules with the Module Designer.

11

 Deployment and Image Service Management
Add or remove Windows features on the fly. You don't need to reinstall Windows - just add the features you need.

5

Embedded Lockdown Manager
The new Embedded Lockdown Manager allows administrators to manage the Lockdown Features remotely. This can be done via graphically the new MMC Snap-In or with PowerShell scripts using the enhanced WMI interface.

The MMC Snap-In allows easy configuration of the Unified Write Filter, Keyboard Filter Driver, Dialog Filter and Shell Launcher.

12

WinRT
Windows Embedded 8 Standard also includes the new Windows Runtime which is Microsofts new powerful framework for building the next generation applications. WinRT is considered as a replacement for the Win32 API and allows you to access all the systems functions very easily from within C++, .NET and even HTML5 applications

6

 Security
Use Secure Boot to ensure that only a verified image of Windows Embedded 8 Standard can be booted on the device.
Protect the systems harddisk with BitLocker and bind it to the TPM chip. This way the harddisk will only work if it is in the device - all your IP will be protected.

 13

 VHD Boot
Install your Windows directly into a VHD file and boot from it. This enables you many features beginning from easier servicing, cloning, etc.

7

 Branding
Display your custom logo during boot, on the Welcome screen, shutdown and hibernation screens. You can also suppress all Windows status messages to completely hide Windows from the end-user.

14

 AppLocker
Only run applications which you have added to a whitelist. This way no unwanted application can run on your device.

 

Image Build Process 

Windows Embedded 8 Standard offers an easy way to create your images. The image is being build directly on the target hardware using Image Build Wizard. This tool offers an easy to use graphical setup wizard, similar to the normal Windows 8 setup, which guides you through the whole image build process.

Alternatively you can use the Image Configuration Editor on a development machine to pre-configure your image and create an answer file. This answer file can be used together with the Image Builder Wizard on the target device to run the setup unattended.

Windows Embedded 8 Standard includes additional features such as the Unified Write Filter to protect your image, the new WinRT framework, Gesture Filter, Windows Store Application Launcher and it also allows enhanced branding so you can hide Windows from the end user. Also you can use the new Embedded Lockdown Manager to configure the Lockdown Features locally or even remotely - either by using the MMC Snap-In or PowerShell scripts.

 

Webinar

To get a technical overview about Windows Embedded 8 Standard you can watch our webinar recording here.

 

Licenses and Toolkit 

 

Licensenumber Description Notes
7WT-00094 Windows Embedded 8 Standard Runtime License Each device needs one license
5CA-00054 Windows Embedded Standard 8 Toolkit

The toolkit it free of charge and also available for download at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsembedded/en-us/evaluate/windows-embedded-8-standard.aspx

Toolkit to create your Windows Embedded 8 Standard images - only needed once
Per toolkit you have 2 free support cases included!

 

Please Note: Product Keys for the this product are no longer shipped with the runtime license envelopes. The request your product key please follow the steps at Product Key Information.

 

 

Availability and Support 

Available End of Mainstream Support End of Extended Support
2028 10.07.2018 11.07.2023