How to Create a Run-Time Image
5/10/2007
Windows Embedded Studio includes all of the tools that are required to build a complete Windows XP Embedded operating system. By using these tools you can quickly create a run-time image that you can deploy onto a device.
This How-to provides the basic end-to-end process for creating a run-time image. For a step-by-step walkthrough, see Tutorial: Building and Deploying a Run-Time Image.
To track your progress in the following table, select the check box next to each step.
| Step | Topic |
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1. Use Target Analyzer to create a .pmq file that records your specific hardware. |
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2. Create a new configuration or work with an existing configuration. |
Configurations in Target Designer in Windows XP Embedded Studio Help |
3. If necessary, add components to the configuration. |
Adding a Component to a Configuration in Windows XP Embedded Studio Help |
4. Check and resolve dependencies for all components in the configuration. |
Checking Dependencies in Windows XP Embedded Studio Help |
5. Build the run-time image. .gif "Bb521688.note(en-US,WinEmbedded.5).gif") Note:
While developing a run-time image, you may need to check dependencies and build the run-time image several times to debug it.
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Building a Run-Time Image in Windows XP Embedded Studio Help |
6. Deploy the run-time image to the device, and verify that all functionality is working as expected. |
See Also
Concepts
How-to Topics (Update Rollup 1.0 for Windows XP Embedded)