Windows Embedded Compact is a set of tools and technologies that you can use to create real time, componentized, small footprint operating systems for smart, connected devices. 

Windows Embedded Compact 7 is the latest generation of Windows Embedded CE.  Compact 7 general availability was announced on March 1st, 2011.

Following is a list of some of the many features available in Windows Embedded Compact 7.

Application Development            

• Silverlight for Windows Embedded
  • Mastermind: A Series on Using Silverlight for Windows Embedded
  • Obtaining Meaningful Error Messages When Troubleshooting XAML in a Silverlight for Windows Embedded Application
• Adding an OS Design to a Source Code Control System
• Messaging API
• Pocket Outlook Object Model (POOM)
• Debugging and Deploying Applications
  • Debug an Application over Ethernet
  • Deploy an Application in a CAB File Using ActiveSync
  • Target Your Application to a Different Device
• Using SDKs
  • Create an SDK for Application Development
  • Install an SDK for Application Development

Applications and Services

• ActiveSync
  • Exchange Mailbox Policy Support
  • ActiveSync Requirements
• Internet Explorer Embedded
  • How to Apply Registry Setting Changes to Open Instances of Internet Explorer Embedded
• New and Updated OS Design Templates Provide RemoteFX Support
• RemoteFX System Recommendations and Requirements
• RemoteFX Overview
• Remote Desktop Protocol
• Configuring Printer Redirection for a Remote Desktop Session
• Windows Media Player
• MTP Responder

Board Support Packages

• ARM BSPs
  • Downloading an OS to the TI OMAP3530 EVM over a USB Connection
• Virtual CEPC

Connectivity

• Connection Manager
• CellCore
• Bluetooth
• Windows Filtering Platform
• Wi-Fi

Multimedia

• Digital Living Network Alliance
• Media Library
• Windows Imaging Component
• DirectShow Filters

OS Design

• How to Incorporate Files into an OS
• Why Has My OS Size Grown?
• How to Analyze OS ROM Size
• Tips on Optimizing the ROM Footprint of Your OS

Performance

• Enhancing PTE Access Performance with ARM Processors
• Speeding up the Windows Embedded Compact 7 Build Process

Security

• LVMOD
• Kerberos

User Interface

• Touch Gestures
• Sample Home Screen
• Configure a Custom Control Panel  
• Add Standard Control Panel Items to a Control Panel Home Page 
• Add Custom Control Panel Category Pages to a Control Panel Home Page
• Add Executable Control Panel Items to a Control Panel Home Page

Tools

• Platform Builder
  • Downloading an OS to a Device over Ethernet
• Remote Tools
  • How to Use the Remote Tools Framework Without KITL or ActiveSync
• Compact Test Kit
• Graph Tool
• Windows Embedded Silverlight Tools (WEST) 

Troubleshooting

• Preventing Installation, Update, and Repair Problems
• Prevent the Connection Bar from Drawing Artifacts During a Remote Desktop Session
• Preventing USB and KITL Conflicts
• How to Keep the OS Functioning When Disconnecting from Platform Builder
• Enabling the Mouse to Activate Hyperlinks in the Web Browser
• Obtaining Meaningful Error Messages When Troubleshooting XAML in a Silverlight for Windows Embedded Application
• StockQuote Sample: How to Avoid Error 80072ee5
• StockQuote Sample: How to Avoid Error 80004005
• Troubleshooting the Display of Japanese Characters

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See Also

• Windows Embedded Compact Survival Guide
• Windows Embedded CE 6.0