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Legacy Windows

Out with the old and in with the new. Learn more about legacy windows and migrate to modern products and services.

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Windows Embedded Standard 7

WES 7 incorporates industry-specific products, tools and services to streamline development of today’s intelligent system devices.

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Windows Embedded Standard 8

WES 8 simplifies new device design with a single, standardized operating and development platform based on ubiquitous Microsoft technologies.

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Windows Embedded Compact 13

An exceptional componentized, general-purpose embedded system that powers a wide range of devices from POS kiosks, to high-end manufacturing automation, to health care.

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Windows Server 2012

Provides original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with improved performance through cloud-ready capabilities and innovative storage options for building robust, low-maintenance, industry-class server appliances.

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Windows Server 2016

The cloud-ready operating system that supports demanding workloads while
introducing new technologies that make it easy for OEMs to transition to cloud computing when they are ready.

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Move to Modern Operating Systems

Ready to get started with Microsoft operating systems for IoT or embedded applications? You’ll first need to obtain a Microsoft OEM Customer License Agreement (CLA).

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Related Resources

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Blog: To Update? That is the Question.

No matter what type of device it is that you’re building, you want it to work, and work 100% of the time.

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Blog: Windows 10 Brings Big Changes in 2019

Discover more about the 2019 roadmap, LTSC, and its features.

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Blog: Sun Sets on Windows 7 Support – Let’s Move to Modern

Learn more about Windows 7 end of life, what it means for you, and how to update.

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Microsoft IoT Operating Systems Roadmaps

Make informed decisions about when to update, upgrade, or make other changes to your software with this all-in-one Windows lifecycle roadmap.

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Learn How To Get Started

Ready to get started with Microsoft operating systems for IoT or embedded applications? You’ll first need to obtain a Microsoft OEM Customer License Agreement (CLA).

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