Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro Retail vs. WES7 vs. 2009
Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro Retail is not a componentized version any more like Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 7 or 2009. Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro Retail is based on the binaries from Windows 8.1 Professional.
Windows Embedded Standard 7 is based on the Windows 7 kernel.
Windows Embedded 8 Standard is based on the Windows 8.0 kernel.
Product Matrix
Feature | Windows Embedded Standard 2009 | Windows Embedded Standard 7, WS7E | Windows Embedded Standard 7, WS7P | Windows Embedded 8 Standard | Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro Retail |
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Key Windows 7 Components (in-the-box) | Internet Explorer 7 | Internet Explorer 8 | Internet Explorer 8 | Internet Explorer 10 | Internet Explorer 11 |
Processor and Hardware Support | 32-bit (x86) Minimum 126MB storage and 256MB RAM | 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x64) Minimum 2GB storage and 512MB RAM | 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x64) Minimum 3GB storage and 512MB RAM | 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x64) Minimum 3GB storage and 1GB RAM | 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x64) Minimum 6GB storage and 1GB RAM |
Image Build Tools | Embedded Studio Toolkit: | Windows Embedded Studio: | Windows Embedded Studio: | Windows Embedded Studio: | Normal installation |
OS Building Blocks | OS components ~1000 | OS feature sets ~150 | OS feature sets ~150 | OS feature sets ~150 | Not componentized |
Image Build Model | Image is configured and assembled on developer machine | Image configured on device or on developer machine | Image configured on device or on developer machine | Image configured on device or on developer machine | Installation direct on target machine. (Cloning possible) |
Image Footprint | Minimum image size ~100 MB | Minimum image size ~1,5GB | Minimum image size ~2GB | Minimum image size ~3GB | Minimum image size ~6GB |
Deployment Methods | PXE Boot, Remote installation | Windows Deployment Servicing (WDS) | Windows Deployment Servicing (WDS) | Windows Deployment Servicing (WDS) | Windows Deployment Servicing (WDS) |
Servicing | OEM Servicing | OEM Servicing | OEM Servicing | OEM Servicing | OEM Servicing |
Embedded Enabling Features | Enhanced Write Filter, File-Based Write Filter, Registry Filter | Enhanced Write Filter, File-Based Write Filter, Registry Filter | Enhanced Write Filter, File-Based Write Filter, Registry Filter | Unified Enhanced Write Filter, File-Based Write Filter, Registry Filter | Unified Enhanced Write Filter, File-Based Write Filter, Registry Filter |
Key Distinguishing Features | Advanced power management | Advanced power management | Advanced power management | Advanced power management | |
Localization and Language Packs | OS image | OS image (partial) | OS image (partial) | OS image (partial) | OS image (partial) |
Activation | Not required | Not required | Not required | Required | Required |
Enterprise Connectivity | Full certified IPv6 support | Full certified IPv6 support | Full certified support | Full certified support | |
Advanced Remote Connectivity | DirectAccess | DirectAccess | DirectAccess | ||
Advanced Data Security | Bitlocker & Bitlocker to Go | Bitlocker & Bitlocker to Go | Bitlocker & Bitlocker to Go | ||
High-end device support | 64-bit CPU support | 64-bit CPU support | 64-bit CPU support | 64-bit CPU support | |
Consumer Features | HomeGroup | HomeGroup | HomeGroup | ||
Customer Connection to the Product Team | Links to team blogs and forums | Support for Software Quality Metrics (SQM) in developer tools | Support for Software Quality Metrics (SQM) in developer tools | Support for Software Quality Metrics (SQM) in developer tools | Support for Software Quality Metrics (SQM) in developer tools |