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Windows XP Embedded Step by Step

James Beau Cseri 2003

A thorough examination of the tools and interface that form the basis for Windows XP Embedded, this book enables embedded developers to select only the features they need for customized, reduced-footprint embedded devices. Provided is a step-by-step explanation of the main tools, Target Designer, Component Designer, and Component Database Manager, as well as other utilities. Also included are step-by-step instructions for installing XP Embedded, completing exercises on development systems, downloading the results to target computers, and running the OS on target systems. Designed to incorporate the common uses of XP Embedded, this guide enables developers to achieve rapid development of reliable and full-featured connected devices.


Why Read This Book

You will get a hands‑on, step‑by‑step walkthrough of Windows XP Embedded's development tools and the end‑to‑end process for building, slimming and deploying customized XP images to target hardware. If you must support or migrate legacy x86 embedded devices, this book gives practical recipes and tool usage that save time when diagnosing, customizing, or rebuilding deployed Windows Embedded systems.

Who Will Benefit

Best suited for engineers and system integrators working with x86-based embedded devices or responsible for maintaining and migrating legacy Windows Embedded deployments, particularly those with moderate experience in OS imaging and system integration.

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