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Microsoft released KB3125574 โ the Convenience Update for Windows 7, containing all security and non-security fixes from SP1 to April 2016. Here's how to install it on Windows Embedded Standard 7.
If you have a single user account running your embedded application and want to service the device via RDP, here is how to suppress the confirmation dialog using Dialog Filter.
DISMUI v3.0.1 is a minor release with bug fixes for the Dependency Tree Viewer, POSReady 7 integration, Language Pack installation, and other minor issues.
Windows Offline Configurator is now available as an evaluation version. Build WES7, WES8 CTP, and POSReady 7 images offline on your fast development machine with full OOBE configuration and VHD support.
DISMUI v2.0 adds automated offline servicing, footprint calculation, OS detection, update checking, and many more improvements including a branding option for enterprise use.
Microsoft published a workaround for the scenario where EWF is enabled and WinSAT is included in a WES7 image, causing excessive memory consumption.
Olivier Bloch from the Microsoft Windows Embedded team created several informative videos about Windows Embedded Standard 7, covering topics like Media Center customization and DLNA support.
Elbacom is working with Coder for Life to offer the Windows 7 Boot Updater tool, enabling full boot logo customization for Windows Embedded Standard 7 devices.
Guide on how to boot the Windows Embedded Standard 7 Image Build Wizard via PXE for network-based deployment.
The Windows Embedded Standard 7 Service Pack 1 Toolkit update is now available for download from the Microsoft ECE, adding WMI filter drivers, SKU Compliance packages, and more.
DISMUI v1.4 introduces a Show Dependencies feature to display all dependencies of a selected Feature Package, plus POSReady 7 CTP Distribution Share support and additional bug fixes.
Matthew Tundo from the Microsoft Embedded Team created a how-to for recreating an answer file from an already deployed WES7 image, using PkgScan and TAP.
Microsoft released Service Pack 1 for Windows Embedded Standard 7, adding SKU Compliance Packages, SD card boot support, PMQ Mapping for out-of-box drivers, and more.
Microsoft released the CBS Package Inspector tool for Windows Embedded Standard 7 and the upcoming POSReady 7, allowing you to inspect Feature Packages, updates, dependencies, files, and registry entries.
The DISMUI Tool has been updated with new features including permanent packages support, advanced dependency check, and automatic Distribution Share detection.
On Microsoft Connect you can download the Customer Technical Preview of Service Pack 1 for Windows Embedded Standard 7, featuring RemoteFX, PMQ Mapping, and SKU Compliance Packages.
On ECE you can now download Silverlight 4 for Windows Embedded Standard 2009 and Windows Embedded Standard 7.
The Keyboard Filter Driver allows you to block any unwanted key combination or even single keys using a kernel mode filter driver.
Windows Embedded Standard 7 only offers a blank screen instead of the default boot animation. Elbacom is working to enable custom bootscreens and is surveying demand.
Microsoft has published a template for the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 and .NET Framework 4.0 Client Profile for use with the Image Configuration Editor.
The Enhanced Write Filter in Windows Embedded Standard 7 does not include the Disk Mode. An alternative approach using differential VHDs can achieve similar results.
DISMUI v1.2 now supports adding device drivers for all devices found in the distribution share.
Microsoft has released 17 additional languages plus 2 Language Interface Packages for Windows Embedded Standard 7.
Microsoft has released 9 additional languages for Windows Embedded Standard 7 which can be downloaded from the Microsoft Embedded Communications Extranet (ECE).
Microsoft has released the License Assessment Tool which helps you find the correct license depending on which features you have included in your Windows Embedded Standard 7 image.
Microsoft has released the Windows Embedded Developer Update tool which updates the tools of several Windows Embedded Toolkits, currently supporting Windows Embedded Standard 7.
DISMUI allows you to modify your Windows Embedded Standard 7 image using an easy graphical user interface โ no need for the DISM.exe command line anymore.
Windows Embedded Standard 7 supports booting from a VHD file. Installing the OS into a VHD is straightforward using the Image Building Wizard and diskpart.
Windows Embedded Standard 7 allows you to add and remove features on your existing image using the DISM command-line tool, both online and offline.
Seven compelling reasons to choose Windows Embedded Standard 7 for your next embedded project, from easy installation to advanced power management.