Windows Embedded 8 Standard
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 Why Windows Embedded 8 Standard
    
  
  Flexible Platform: 
    Modular version of Windows 8 enhanced to meet the needs of Intelligent Systems.
   
  Targeted: 
  
    Deliver a targeted device experience with powerful OS development tools and enhanced lockdown and branding capabilities to meet the line of business needs of your customers.
    
    Proven Developer Tools: 
    Shorten device development by using tools like the new Windows Embedded Module Designer.
  
      
        System Requirements 
          A development computer must meet or exceed the following hardware and software requirements to run the Windows Embedded 8 Standard Toolkit.
        
          
            Hardware Requirements: 
              
                - 1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor.
                
 
                - 1 GB of operating system memory (32-bit system) or 2 GB of operating system memory (64-bit system)
                
 
                - 11 GB of free hard drive space for complete installation
                
 
                - One or more of the following media devices:
                
 
                - DVD-ROM drive
                
 
                - USB 2.0 port
 
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            Software Requirements: 
              
                - Windows 7 SP1 operating system.
 
                You must have network access if you plan to use a catalog stored on the network or save your configuration file to the network. 
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