Microsoft Windows Embedded
Updated on Apr 15, 2025
Windows Embedded, now called Windows IoT, is a family of operating systems from Microsoft designed for use in embedded systems. Windows Embedded operating systems are available to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), who make it available to end users preloaded with their hardware.
| Release | Release Date | Core Support | Active Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.1 Industry | Nov 25, 2013 (11 years ago) | Jul 11, 2023 (1 year ago) | Jul 10, 2018 (6 years ago) |
| 8.1 Pro | Nov 13, 2013 (11 years ago) | Jan 10, 2023 (2 years ago) | Jan 09, 2018 (7 years ago) |
| Compact 2013 | Aug 11, 2013 (11 years ago) | Oct 10, 2023 (1 year ago) | Oct 09, 2018 (6 years ago) |
| POSReady 7 | Sep 10, 2011 (13 years ago) | Oct 12, 2021 (3 years ago) | Oct 11, 2016 (8 years ago) |
| Compact 7 | Mar 15, 2011 (14 years ago) | Apr 13, 2021 (4 years ago) | Apr 12, 2016 (9 years ago) |
| Standard 7 SP1 | Feb 28, 2011 (14 years ago) | Oct 13, 2020 (4 years ago) | Oct 13, 2015 (9 years ago) |
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