Updating an installation with Windows® Embedded Developer Update. Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks, All rights reversed. KRAK LLC © 2011

Introduction The update process for Windows Embedded Compact 7 is slightly different from other software updates: A full install of Windows Embedded Compact 7 is over 50 gigabytes. Updating a 50 gigabyte install would be time consuming if you really only need one option. This is why you are able to install only what you really want. Updates will apply only to what you have installed. For example: If Platform Builder and ARM v6 Architecture are installed on the system, updates for only those two options will be downloaded and applied. The need to download updates for all options no longer exists, resulting in quicker download times, smaller amounts of hard drive space required and a quicker overall update process. When new features become available they can be installed with the updates. To keep the update process simple and quick adding or removing other options during the initial update is disabled. The installation can be modified after the update process is completed and the installer is relaunched.

Definitions Updating: The process of changing software to a newer release. User: The individual who will perform the update. Installed content: Software, options and other packages previously installed on a system. This presentation assumes that WindowsEmbeddedCompact7.exe is already installed. System: The computer that contains the installed content. Installer: The program run to install, modify, repair, update or uninstall software. For this presentation WindowsEmbeddedCompact7.exe is the installer.

Acquire the new release Now you know that a new release of Windows Embedded Compact 7 is available, but how do you get the update? Windows Embedded Developer Update (WEDU): WEDU allows you to receive information about new releases. Registration is required to install WEDU. Didn’t register for WEDU when installing Windows Embedded Compact 7? You still can, the process is simple.

WEDU Registration Start by locating Windows Embedded Compact 7 in the list of installed programs: From Add or Remove programs select Windows Embedded Compact 7 and click the change button.

WEDU Registration First step towards updating: Select Update and Next.

WEDU Registration If registration has not been completed this screen will appear: Click Next, and a Window will open.

WEDU Registration Already have a Windows Live ID? It can be used to register. Sign in to continue, click complete when you are done.

WEDU Check for updates Now that you are registered, you can check for updates at any time. Select Check for Update now, and click Next.

WEDU A newer version has been found. Click Next to download it. The new installer will be downloaded and launched.

Update EULA A supplemental EULA may be displayed when the new installer launches.

Updating Currently installed software will be updated, including the installer itself.

Frequently Asked Questions Why don’t I see any options to select? During the update process, currently installed options receive updates. Why do I see an option that did not exist before? Options that are new in the release can be selected to be installed with the updates. Can I remove the updates? Yes. To do this open Windows Embedded Compact 7 from Add or Programs, select Modify. On the time line slider, select the far left position and continue to remove the updates. Does removing an update revert the installer too? No, the installer will remain at the highest level, only the options can have updates removed. Can I hurt my system if I run the installer from the original DVD? No, the installer will detect the newer version of itself on the system and launch that version instead.

Frequently Asked Questions continued Can I add an option? Yes. Open the installer and select Modify, and click Next. Select the option to be installed and proceed. Note: unchecking a currently installed option will uninstall that option. Can I remove an option? Yes. Open the installer and select ‘Modify’, and click ‘Next’. Uncheck the option to be removed and proceed. Can I be automatically informed about a new release? Yes. WEDU can install a plug-in for Visual Studio 2008 service pack 1 that can be configured to automatically check for an update as often as once day. How can I install the WEDU plug-in? Follow the directions in the following slides.

WEDU Plug-in Open the installer and select Update. Click Next

WEDU Plug-in Select Configure Automatic Updates. Click Next to configure WEDU

WEDU Plug-in Select Check for updates automatically and choose how often. Click Next to install WEDU

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