Windows Embedded Industry

Windows Embedded Industry
Version of the Windows Embedded operating system
DeveloperMicrosoft Corporation
Working statePublicly released / Trialware
Source model
Latest release8.1 with Update (v6.3.9600) / April 16, 2014 (2014-04-16)[1]
Kernel typeHybrid
Default
user interface
Graphical
LicenseProprietary commercial software
Succeeded byWindows IoT Enterprise
Official websiteWindows Embedded 8.1 Industry (archived at Wayback Machine)
Support status
Windows Embedded for Point of Service (WEPOS)Mainstream support ended on April 12, 2011 (2011-04-12)[2]
Extended support ended on April 12, 2016 (2016-04-12)[2]
Windows Embedded POSReady 2009Mainstream support ended on April 8, 2014 (2014-04-08)[3]
Extended support ended on April 9, 2019 (2019-04-09)[3]
Windows Embedded POSReady 7Mainstream support ended on October 11, 2016 (2016-10-11)[4]
Extended support ended on October 12, 2021[4]
Windows Embedded POSReady 7 is eligible for the paid Extended Security Updates (ESU) program. This program allows users to purchase security updates for 3 years, in yearly installments. Security Updates are available until October 8, 2024[5][6][7][4]
Windows Embedded 8 IndustryUnsupported as of January 12, 2016 (2016-01-12); users must install Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry in order to continue receiving updates and support.[8][9][10]
Windows Embedded 8.1 IndustryMainstream support ended on July 10, 2018 (2018-07-10)[11][12]
Extended support ended on July 11, 2023[11][12]

Windows Embedded Industry is a operating system made by Microsoft as a part of their Windows Embedded line of products.[13] The operating system is based off of Windows NT and is supposed to be used by businesses.[14] Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry was the last release of the operating system with Windows IoT Enterprise replacing it.

  1. http://blogs.windows.com/itpro/2014/04/16/windows-8-1-update-wsus-availability-extended-deployment-timing/
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Microsoft Support Lifecycle for Windows Embedded for Point of Service". Microsoft. Retrieved January 30, 2015.[permanent dead link]
  3. 3.0 3.1 "Microsoft Support Lifecycle for Windows Embedded POSReady 2009". Microsoft. Archived from the original on October 15, 2014. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Microsoft Support Lifecycle for Windows Embedded POSReady 7". learn.microsoft.com. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  5. "Windows Embedded POSReady 7 Reaches End of Support – Now What?". Arrow Electronics, Inc. September 23, 2021. Retrieved August 12, 2023. The first year, which runs from Oct 2021 to Oct 2022, requires purchasing 100 hours of support priced over $22,000, and the POS7 ESU licenses are $50 per device. The pricing then doubles each year with a maximum of three years.
  6. "Microsoft Extended Security Update (ESU) Program". Bsquare Corporation. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  7. "Lifecycle FAQ-Extended Security Updates". support.microsoft.com. Retrieved August 12, 2023. The Extended Security Update (ESU) program is a last resort option for customers who need to run certain legacy Microsoft products past the end of support.
  8. "Windows Products Support Lifecycle FAQ". Microsoft. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
  9. Cite error: The named reference WE8IE-Life was used but no text was provided for refs named (see the help page).
  10. Cite error: The named reference WE8IP-Life was used but no text was provided for refs named (see the help page).
  11. 11.0 11.1 Cite error: The named reference WE81IE-Life was used but no text was provided for refs named (see the help page).
  12. 12.0 12.1 Cite error: The named reference WE81IP-Life was used but no text was provided for refs named (see the help page).
  13. "Microsoft Maps Out Its Road Map for Windows Embedded Business". Wireless News. Close-Up Media, Inc. Archived from the original on 29 June 2014. Retrieved 5 May 2012. (subscription required)
  14. "Windows Embedded POSReady". Microsoft Website. Retrieved 23 April 2011.

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