Windows Embedded 8.1 Pro is the full version of Windows 8.1 Pro but with embedded licensensing. The embedded licensing allows you to ship the operating system pre-installed and pre-activated together with your embedded application to your customer.

8 Reasons for Windows Embedded 8.1 Pro

1. Modern UI

With Windows Embedded 8.1 Pro 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. WinRT

Windows Embedded 8.1 Pro 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

3. Language Packs

Windows Embedded 8.1 Pro is available in more than 30 languages. You can switch the language on the fly.

4. MultiTouch

With a touch-sensitive screen and Windows Embedded 8.1 Pro, you can use your fingers to scroll, resize windows, play media, and pan and zoom on your PC. 
Use the Windows 8.1 Touch API to create powerful multitouch aware applications.

5. Security

Use Secure Boot to ensure that only a verified image of Windows Embedded 8.1 Pro 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.

6. 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. Deployment and Image Service Management

Manage your installation from command line via the powerful DISM command. You can enable and disable features or add additional language packes easily.

8. DirectAccess

Connect to your corporate network without the need of VPN. If your device has internet access it will be automatically in the corporate network.

Image Build Process

POSReady2009ImageBuildProcess

Use the OPK Setup DVD directly on your target device to install your Windows Embedded 8.1 Pro image.
The setup is completely the same as on a retail Windows 8.1 Pro installation.

 

Licenses and Toolkit

Licensenumber Description Notes
42C-00075 Windows Embedded 8.1 Pro Runtime License Each device needs one license
X19-07246

X19-07250

 Windows Embedded 8.1 Pro English OPK

Windows Embedded 8.1 Pro MUI OPK

 Free of charge
Toolset needed to create your images

Availability and Support

Available End of Mainstream Support End of Extended Support
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