A version of the Windows Embedded operating system | |
Developer | Microsoft Corporation |
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Working state | Publicly released / Trialware |
Source model |
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Latest release | 8.1 with Update (v6.3.9600) / April 16, 2014; 5 years ago[1] |
Kernel type | Hybrid |
Default user interface | Graphical |
License | |
Succeeded by | Windows 10 IoT Enterprise |
Official website | microsoft.com/windowsembedded/en-us/evaluate/windows-embedded-pos-ready.aspx |
Support status | |
Windows Embedded for Point of Service (WEPOS) | Mainstream support ended on April 12, 2011[2] Extended support ended on April 12, 2016[2] |
Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 | Mainstream support ended on April 8, 2014[3] Extended support ended on April 9, 2019[3] |
Windows Embedded POSReady 7 | Mainstream support ended on October 11, 2016[4] Extended support ends on October 12, 2021[4] |
Windows Embedded 8 Industry | Support ended on January 12, 2016; must install Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry in order to continue receiving updates and support.[5][6][7] |
Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry | Mainstream support ended on July 10, 2018[8][9] Extended support ends on July 11, 2023[8][9] |
OS | RAM | HDD |
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Windows Embedded for Point of Service[26] | 64 MB | 380 MB |
Windows Embedded POSReady 2009[27] | 64 MB | 480 MB |
Windows Embedded POSReady 7[28] | 1 GB | 16 GB |
Windows Embedded 8 Industry[29] | 1 GB | 16 GB |
Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry[30] | 1 GB | 16 GB |