Windows Embedded Standard 7 SP1 CTP is now available

The first Service Pack is now available as a trial download through the Public Community Tech Preview program (Public CTP).

Windows Embedded Standard 7 delivers the power, familiarity, and reliability of the Windows 7 operating system in a componentized form for developers to create advanced commercial and consumer devices running thousands of existing Windows applications and drivers.

Windows Embedded Standard 7 offering richer with the release of Windows Embedded Standard 7 Service Pack 1. This Service Pack includes previously released updates and hotfixes as well as RemoteFX, which, with Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1, creates a media-rich user environment for virtual desktops, session-based desktops and remote applications.

To participate follow these steps:

• First you need a Windows Live ID to log in and download the Public CTP.

• Next, go to the Connection Directory, find Windows Embedded Standard 7 Service Pack 1 Public CTP and click on (apply). The Windows Embedded Standard 7 Service Pack 1 CTP program page will automatically open in your browser.

• Then choose "downloads" on the Windows Embedded Standard 7 Service Pack 1 program page.

• Install and TEST it!.

• submit the feedback.

• You can join for discussion on Microsoft forums.