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| Developer | Microsoft Corporation |
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| OS family | Windows CE |
| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Closed source (shared source kernel[1]) |
| Latest release | 2013 / June 2013 |
| Available in | Multilingual |
| Platforms | x86,MIPS,ARM,SuperH |
| Kernel type | Monolithic kernel Hybrid kernel |
| License | Proprietary software(MicrosoftEULA) |
| Official website | Windows CE |
Windows CE (also known officially asWindows Embedded Compact post version 6.0,[2][3] and sometimes abbreviatedWinCE) isMicrosoft'soperating system forembedded devices andminimal computers. Windows CE is a different operating system andkernel. It is not a trimmed-down version of desktopWindows. It is notWindows XP Embedded which isNT-based.
TheZune portablemedia player, as well as theWindows Mobile andWindows Phone 7smartphone 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.[4]
| Version | Changes |
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| 1.0 | Released in November 1996 [MSCE1].[5] Codenames "Pegasus/Alder".[6]
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| 2.0 | Released in September 1997 [MSCE2].[5] Codename "Birch".[6] |
| 3.0 | Released in June 2000 [MSCE3].[5] Codename "Cedar".[6]
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| 4.x | Released in January 2002 [MSCE4].[5] Codename "Talisker/Jameson/McKendric".[6] Changed the driver structure a lot. And added Features. |
| 5.0 | Released in August 2004.[6] Adds lots of features. Codename "Macallan".[6] |
| 6.x | Released in September 2006. Codename "Yamazaki".[6]
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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. |
