Overview of

Microsoft Embedded OS

White Chiu
AE of IAG
Oct. 11 2007
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Windows CE
Windows XP Embedded
Develop a Hello World program on
Windows CE By Visual Studio 2005
Windows CE
 Windows CE
32 bit, real time, multitasking OS
Highly componentized
Delivered as a granular set of components
Use Platform Builder tools to configure image
Wide variety of CPU support
Runs on x86, ARM, XScale, MIPS and SH4
 Windows CE Limitation
Can not run MS-DOS application
Can not run desktop windows application
Can not Support desktop drivers
Windows XP Embedded
 Windows XP Embedded
What Is Windows XP Embedded?
Componentized version of Windows XP Pro
Based on the same binaries as Windows XP Professional
Choose only features and services you need

Additional embedded enabling features

Enable a broad range of devices to utilize rich Windows XP
Professional features (EWF, Ethernet boot, CDROM boot)
 Windows XP Embedded
XPE Design Goal
Binary Compatibility with Windows XP
Rich Operating System Functionality
Small Operating System Size
Modular and Compact
Embedded Enabling Features
Development Tool Support
Develop a Hello World Program on
Windows CE By Visual Studio 2005
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Configuration

[Before Programming]
1. Make sure TPC and My Computer can get their IP
2. Make sure Active Sync be connected with TPC and My
Computer
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Select Option
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Select Options Device Tools Devices Windows CE5.0 Device Properties
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Select Configure Obtain an IP address automatically using ActiveSync

Select Configure Obtain an IP address automatically using Ac

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Open New Project
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Select Windows CE5.0 Device Application OK
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Program your source code here. For example: Key in hello world text.
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Select Connect to Device icon
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Connecting to device
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Connection succeeded
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Click Start Debugging to run your program
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Select Deploy
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Run the program in our TPC without problem.
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