8.1 with Update (v6.3.9600) / April 16, 2014; 10 years ago (2014-04-16)[1]
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 (2011-04-12)[2] Extended support ended on April 12, 2016 (2016-04-12)[2]
Windows Embedded POSReady 2009
Mainstream support ended on April 8, 2014 (2014-04-08)[3] Extended support ended on April 9, 2019 (2019-04-09)[3]
Windows Embedded POSReady 7
Mainstream support ended on October 11, 2016 (2016-10-11)[4] Extended support ended on October 12, 2021[4] 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[5][6][7][4]
Windows Embedded 8 Industry
Unsupported as of January 12, 2016 (2016-01-12); users must install Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry in order to continue receiving updates and support.[8][9][10]
Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry
Mainstream support ended on July 10, 2018 (2018-07-10)[11][12] Extended support ended on July 11, 2023[11][12]
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.[13] 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.[14] 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).
^ ab"Microsoft Support Lifecycle for Windows Embedded for Point of Service". Microsoft. Retrieved January 30, 2015.[permanent dead link]
^ ab"Microsoft Support Lifecycle for Windows Embedded POSReady 2009". Microsoft. Archived from the original on October 15, 2014. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
^ abc"Microsoft Support Lifecycle for Windows Embedded POSReady 7". learn.microsoft.com. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
^"Windows Embedded POSReady 7 Reaches End of Support – Now What?". Arrow Electronics, Inc. September 23, 2021. Retrieved August 12, 2023. The first year, which runs from Oct 2021 to Oct 2022, requires purchasing 100 hours of support priced over $22,000, and the POS7 ESU licenses are $50 per device. The pricing then doubles each year with a maximum of three years.
^"Lifecycle FAQ-Extended Security Updates". support.microsoft.com. Retrieved August 12, 2023. The Extended Security Update (ESU) program is a last resort option for customers who need to run certain legacy Microsoft products past the end of support.
^"Windows Products Support Lifecycle FAQ". Microsoft. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
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^"Microsoft Maps Out Its Road Map for Windows Embedded Business". Wireless News. Close-Up Media, Inc. Archived from the original on June 29, 2014. Retrieved May 5, 2012. (subscription required)
^"Windows Embedded POSReady". Microsoft Website. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
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