Embedding a Windows-based OS offers designers a large pool of programmers, familiar development tools, and extensive third-party hardware and software support. Third-party add-ons for Windows XP ...

Microsoft has set Nov. 28 as the release date for Windows XP Embedded, the next version of the company's software designed for devices such as slot machines, cash registers and set-top boxes. The ...

Microsoft on Tuesday released an update to its version of Windows XP for embedded devices. Windows XP Embedded with Service Pack 1 resolves glitches discovered since Microsoft released the operating ...

Hoping to allay concerns over the looming April 8 end of support for Windows XP, Microsoft has clarified that some of its XP embedded product line will get extended support through to 2019. As ZDNet ...

Although Microsoft has officially stopped providing free security patches for Windows XP, millions of people haven’t got the message and are still running the ancient operating system. As a result of ...

The much-publicized “wormable” security hole in XP and 7, and similar-era Windows Servers needs to be patched now. There’s no exploit making the rounds as yet, but the benefits of patching those older ...

After a version of Windows is released, over time bugs are found or new enhancements are added by Microsoft. In order to fix these bugs and add these new enhancements, Microsoft will occassionally ...