Windows Embedded Industry
Windows Embedded Industry, formerly Windows Embedded POSReady and Windows Embedded for Point of Service (WEPOS), is an operating system developed by Microsoft as part of its Windows Embedded family of products. Based on Windows NT, Windows Embedded Industry is designed for use in industrial devices such as cash registers, automated teller machines, and self service checkouts. Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry was the last release, with Windows IoT Enterprise superseding Windows Embedded Industry, Windows Embedded Standard, and Windows For Embedded Systems (FES).
| Version of the Windows Embedded operating system | |
Screenshot of Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro | |
| Developer | Microsoft Corporation |
|---|---|
| Working state | Publicly released / Trialware |
| Source model | |
| Latest release | 8.1 with Update (v6.3.9600) / April 16, 2014 |
| Kernel type | Hybrid |
| Default user interface | Graphical |
| License | Proprietary commercial software |
| Succeeded by | Windows IoT Enterprise |
| Official website | Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry (archived at Wayback Machine) |
| Support status | |
| Windows Embedded for Point of Service (WEPOS) | Mainstream support ended on April 12, 2011 Extended support ended on April 12, 2016 |
| Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 | Mainstream support ended on April 8, 2014 Extended support ended on April 9, 2019 |
| Windows Embedded POSReady 7 | Mainstream support ended on October 11, 2016 Extended support ended on October 12, 2021 Windows Embedded POSReady 7 is eligible for the paid Extended Security Updates (ESU) program. This program allows users to purchase security updates for 3 years, in yearly installments. Security Updates are available until October 8, 2024 |
| Windows Embedded 8 Industry | Unsupported as of January 12, 2016; users must install Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry in order to continue receiving updates and support. |
| Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry | Mainstream support ended on July 10, 2018 Extended support ended on July 11, 2023 |
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