Installation Guide

5/10/2007

The Windows XP Embedded setup package provides a component database to help you design, build, and deploy a customized Windows XP Embedded operating system.

The supplied disc installs Update Rollup 1.0 for Windows XP Embedded. Windows XP Embedded SP1, Windows XP Embedded Service Pack 2, and Windows XP Embedded Service Pack 2 Feature Pack 2007 are required before you can install Update Rollup 1.0 for Windows XP Embedded.

In This Section

• Windows XP Embedded Licensing Requirements and Guidelines
  Describes the licensing process, requirements, and use of Windows XP Embedded Licenses and Run-time Licenses.

• System Requirements (Update Rollup 1.0 for Windows XP Embedded)
  Specifies the system requirements for setting up your component database.

• How to Install Update Rollup 1.0 for Windows XP Embedded
  Describes the steps to install the Update Rollup 1.0 for Windows XP Embedded, including backing up your existing component database and repositories before upgrading. Follow these topics for the Windows XP Embedded installation disk.

• Installing Update Rollup 1.0 for Windows XP Embedded on Windows Vista
  Provides recommendations for installing the Update Rollup 1.0 for Windows XP Embedded on Windows Vista machines.

• Restoring the Component Database from Backup
  Describes how to restore the component database from a previous backup.

• Restoring the Repository from Backup
  Describes how to restore the repository from a previous backup.

• How to Remove Windows XP Embedded Service Pack 2 "Feature Preview 2008"
  Describes how to remove Windows XP Embedded Service Pack 2 "Feature Preview 2008."

• How to Remove Update Rollup 1.0 for Windows XP Embedded
  Describes how to remove Update Rollup 1.0 for Windows XP Embedded.

• Administering a Shared Database
  Describes setting up Microsoft SQL Server 2000 or Microsoft SQL Server 2005 as a shared component database.

• Repairing an Installation
  Describes how to repair an installation of the development tools or the component database.

• Troubleshooting the Installation
  Describes common installation problems that may occur, and how to resolve them.