Today Microsoft released the second Community Technology Preview of Windows Embedded Standard to their testers. The CTP Refresh of Windows Embedded Standard has an improved setup experience and migration support from previous versions of Windows XP Embedded. Additionally, it now includes .NET 3.5, additional device drivers, System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) Client Prereq Macro, and various other updates based on direct customer feedback.

In addition, Microsoft also released a CTP of Service Pack 3 (SP3) for Windows XP Embedded. This is a rollup of hot fixes and security updates Microsoft has released since the RTM of Service Pack 2. SP3 also includes select out-of-band features and enhancements. SP3 provides a new baseline for customers deploying Windows XP Embedded.

Sign up for the Windows Embedded CTP here: https://connect.microsoft.com/windowsembedded