A frequent question is “what are the differences between the two flavours of WES 7?”
Here is a list:
- Multilingual User Interface Packs in same image
- Windows Touch
- Tablet PC Support
- Windows Media Center
- Windows Defender
- Windows Sideshow
- BranchCache
- DirectAccess
- Applocker
- Photo Viewer
- Snipping tool
- Sticky Notes
- Windows Journal
- Parental Control
- Home Group
- Home media streaming
- Enterprise Search Scopes
- Bitlocker
- Bitlocker-to-go
I don’t think the lack of ability to be an RDP Host, the omission of “Consumer” or “Advanced Enterprise” features are too important across the broad spectrum of embedded devices. The 3 omissions from the lower-cost WS7E SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) that really matter are:
- single image multi-language support
- touch
- security features including BitLocker and AppLocker
All highly desirable features in kiosk, POS, and other interactive application types such as industrial automation which means that most of our customers will be needing WS7P.
If you’re creating a Kiosk or Signage application using WES7, we have the perfect tiny, fanless Atom-based system or 4″ Atom board for your target.
[Edit – people have been asking for a detailed components list now that it is no longer to be found on MSDN. Here goes:]
Windows Embedded Standard Component List:
| Catalog - WES OS 12/10/2010 | WS7E | WS7P | WS7C |
|---|---|---|---|
Applications and Services Development |
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| .Net Framework: | |||
| .Net Framework 3.5 SP1 |  | | |
| .NET Framework 2.0 Client Profile | | | |
| .NET Framework 3.0 | | | |
| .NET Framework 3.0 Client Profile | | | |
| .NET Framework 3.5 | | | |
| .NET Framework 3.5 Client Profile | | | |
| Remote Connections | |||
| Remote Desktop Connection | | | |
| Remote Desktop Protocol 7.0 | | | |
| Remote Desktop Protocol 7.1 | | | |
| Remote Desktop Host | | | |
| Application Support | |||
| COM OLE Application Support | | | |
| COM+ Application Support | | | |
| MSMQ | | | |
| Windows Application Compatibility | | | |
| Win32 Application Runtimes and Libraries | | | |
Internet Services |
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| Browser | |||
| Internet Explorer 8.0 | | | |
| Internet Explorer 8 Browser | | | |
| Internet Explorer 8 Engine and Display | | | |
| Internet Explorer 8 Foundation | | | |
| Internet Information Services - IIS | |||
| IIS 7.0 | | | |
| Windows Process Activation Service | | | |
Consumer |
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| Consumer applications | |||
| AntiMalware | | ||
| Create and Play DVDs | | |
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| Windows Defender | | ||
| Add-ons | | ||
| Mobility Center | | | |
| Windows Sideshow | | ||
| Snipping tool | | ||
| Sticky Notes | | ||
| Windows Journal | | ||
| Parental Control | | ||
| Home Group | | |
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| Home media streaming, including Play To | | |
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| Photo Viewer | | |
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| Remote media streaming | | |
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| Windows Media Center | | |
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Core OS |
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| CPU support | |||
| 32 bit support | | | |
| 64 bit support | | | |
| Devices and Printers | |||
| Device Stage | | ||
| Device Framework | | | |
| Device User Experience | | |
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| Driver Frameworks | | | |
| Fax and Scan | | | |
| Printing Utilities and Management | | | |
| Location Aware printing | | | |
| Sensor and Location Platform | | | |
| System Services | |||
| Advanced File System | | | |
| Core File System | | | |
| File and Folder Synchronization | | | |
| File Compression Utility | | | |
| Remote Client | | | |
| Simplified Message Block (SMB) | | | |
| Remote Procedure Call | | | |
| Windows Installer | | | |
File Systems and Data Store |
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| Data Access and Storage | |||
| Windows Data Access | | | |
| Windows Data Access Components | | | |
| Windows Data Access Components - SQL | | | |
| Data Integrity | |||
| Shadow Copy Volume Interface | | | |
| Shadow Copy Volume Service | | | |
| Windows Side by Side | | | |
Diagnostics |
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| Diagnostics | |||
| Common Diagnostic Tools | | | |
| Performance Monitoring | | | |
| Problem Reports and Solutions | | | |
| User | | | |
Advanced Enterprise features |
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| Enterprise Features | |||
| Enterprise Search Scopes | | ||
| BranchCache | | ||
| DirectAccess | | ||
| Windows XP Mode | |||
Fonts |
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| Fonts | |||
| Bitmap Fonts | | | |
| Japanese Fonts | | | |
| Japanese Supplemental Fonts | | | |
| Korean Fonts | | | |
| Korean Supplemental Fonts | | | |
| Middle East, South East and South Asian Fonts | | | |
| Middle East, South East and South Asian Supplemental Fonts | | | |
| Simplified Chinese Fonts | | | |
| Simplified Chinese Supplemental Fonts | | | |
| Traditional Chinese Fonts | | | |
| Traditional Chinese Supplemental Fonts | | | |
| TrueType Fonts | | | |
| Western Fonts | | | |
| Western Supplemental Fonts | | | |
Graphics and Multimedia Technologies |
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| Graphics and Multimedia | |||
| Dolby Digital Plus Codecs (license required) | | | |
| MPEG Layer-2 (MPEG2) Codecs (license required) | | | |
| MPEG Layer-3 (MP3) Codecs (license required) | | | |
| MPEG Layer-4 (MPEG4) Codecs (license required) | | | |
| Windows Media Video VC-1 (WMV) Codecs(license required) | | | |
| Audio and Video Engines and Media Foundation | | | |
| DirectX and Windows Device Experience | | | |
| Graphics Platform | | | |
| Image Mastering API V2 | | | |
| Media Player | | | |
| Windows Media Player 12 | | | |
International |
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| International | |||
| IME Base Components | | | |
| IME Japanese Support | | | |
| IME Korean Support | | | |
| IME Simplified Chinese Support | | | |
| IME Traditional Chinese Support | | | |
| International Components and Language Services | | | |
| Language Pack Setup | | | |
| Multilingual User Interface Packs in same image | | ||
Device Management |
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| Management | |||
| Group Policy Management | | | |
| Microsoft Management Console (MMC) | | | |
| System Management Administrative Tools | | | |
| System Management Utilities | | | |
| Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) | | | |
| Windows Update | | | |
| Windows Update Standalone Installer | | | |
| Windows Update User Interface | | | |
| Backup and Restore | | | |
| Direct Boot from VHD | | | |
| Boot from CD/DVD | |
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| Join a Domain | | | |
| Offline Folders | | | |
| Power Management | | | |
| Windows PowerShell 2.0 | | | |
Communication Services and Networking |
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| Networking | |||
| Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) | | | |
| Internet Authentication Service | | | |
| Networking Base | | | |
| Networking Foundation | | | |
| Telnet Server | | | |
| BITS | | | |
| Device Connectivity | | | |
| Bluetooth | | | |
| IRDA and UNIMODEM | | | |
| Domain Services | | | |
| Networking protocols | | | |
| IPv4 | | | |
| IPv6 | | | |
| Network Access Protection | | | |
| Network and Sharing Center | | | |
| Network Diagnostics | | | |
| Peer Networking | | | |
| Quality of Service | | | |
| Remote Access Service (RAS) | | | |
| Remote Boot | |||
| Small Networking Services | | | |
| Telephony API Client | | | |
| Windows Firewall | | | |
| Wireless Networking | | | |
Security |
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| Security | |||
| Credential Roaming Service | | | |
| Credentials and Certificate Management | | | |
| Windows Authorization Manager (AZMAN) | | | |
| Windows Security Center | | | |
| Active Directory Rights Management | | | |
| Security Base | | | |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Management | | | |
| Bitlocker Secure Startup | | ||
| Encrypted File System (EFS) | | | |
| Applocker | | ||
| Bitlocker | | ||
| Bitlocker-to-go | | ||
Tools |
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| Toolkit | |||
| Image Configuration Editor (ICE) | | | |
| Image Based Wizard (IBW) | | | |
Shell and User Interface |
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| User Interface | |||
| Help | | | |
| Embedded Core Help Content | | | |
| Help and Support Engine | | | |
| Remote Assistance | | | |
| Speech | | | |
| Speech and Text | | | |
| Speech Chinese Simplified | | | |
| Speech Chinese Traditional | | | |
| Speech French | | | |
| Speech German | | | |
| Speech Japanese | | | |
| Speech Spanish | | | |
| Speech UK English | | | |
| Speech US English | | | |
| Accessories | | | |
| Application User Experience | | | |
| Shell | | | |
| Shell Controls and UI Support Functions | | | |
| Command Prompt Shell with Custom Shell Support | | | |
| Shell Foundation | | | |
| Windows Explorer Shell | | | |
| Windows Explorer Shell Resources | | | |
| System Control Panel | | | |
| Accessibility | | | |
| Action Center | | | |
| Windows Aero™ user interface with Glass | | | |
| Aero Background | | | |
| Windows Flip | | | |
| Windows Flip 3D | | | |
| Live Taskbar Thumbnails | | | |
| Multiple Monitor Support | | | |
| Natural Language 6 | | | |
| Search Indexing | | | |
| Text Services Framework | | | |
| User Account Control | | | |
| Windows Mobility Center | | | |
| Windows Search | | | |
| Windows Taskbar & Jump Lists | | | |
| Tablet PC Support | | ||
| Windows Touch (Multi-touch support) | | ||
Embedded Features |
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| Embedded Features | |||
| Boot from USB Stick | | | |
| SD Boot | | | |
| Dialog Box Filter | | | |
| Write Filter technology | | | |
| Enhanced Write Filter | | | |
| File Based Write Filter (FBWF) | | | |
| Hibernate Once Resume Many (HORM-EEF) | | | |
| Customization | | | |
| Hide Boot Screens | | | |
| Custom Logon Desktop Background Images | | | |
| Custom Shell Support (EEF) | | | |
| Message Box Default Reply | | | |
| Notification & Popup suppression (EEF) | | | |
| OEM Branding Experience (EEF) | | | |
| RAM Disk Controller | | | |
| Registry Filter | | | |
| WSDAPI for .NET | | | |
| Other | |||
| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) | |||