Windows CE (also known officially as Windows Embedded Compact post version 6.0, and sometimes abbreviated WinCE) is Microsoft's operating system for embedded devices and minimal computers.
Windows CE is a different operating system and kernel. It is not a trimmed-down version of desktop Windows. It is not Windows XP Embedded which is NT-based.
Developer | Microsoft Corporation |
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OS family | Windows CE |
Working state | Current |
Source model | Closed source (shared source kernel) |
Latest release | 2013 / June 2013 |
Available in | Multilingual |
Platforms | x86, MIPS, ARM, SuperH |
Kernel type | Monolithic kernel Hybrid kernel |
License | Proprietary software(Microsoft EULA) |
Official website | Windows CE |
The Zune portable media player, as well as the Windows Mobile and Windows Phone 7 smartphone platforms are based on Windows CE.
Windows Embedded Compact 2013 (version 8) is the final version of Windows CE. It had mainstream support until October 9, 2018, and extended support ended on October 10, 2023.
Version | Changes |
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1.0 | Released in November 1996 [MSCE1]. Codenames "Pegasus/Alder".
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2.0 | Released in September 1997 [MSCE2]. Codename "Birch".
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3.0 | Released in June 2000 [MSCE3]. Codename "Cedar".
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4.x | Released in January 2002 [MSCE4]. Codename "Talisker/Jameson/McKendric". Changed the driver structure a lot. And added Features.
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5.0 | Released in August 2004. Adds lots of features. Codename "Macallan".
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6.x | Released in September 2006. Codename "Yamazaki".
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7.0 | Released in March 2011.
Mainstream Support ended on April 12, 2016, and Extended Support ended on April 13, 2021. |
8.0 (2013) | Released in June 2013
Mainstream Support ended on October 9, 2018, and Extended Support ended on October 10, 2023. |
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