Build Your First Windows Embedded Standard 7 Image
3/21/2011
In this procedure, you will learn about how to use Image Builder Wizard by building a minimal Windows Embedded Standard 7 image.
Note
For more information about Image Builder Wizard, see topic Image Builder Technical Reference.
Hardware and Software Assumptions
To run Image Builder Wizard, your target device should meet or exceed the Requirements for an Embedded Device.
Note
The Standard 7 setup process performs several verifications, which rely on the target device's date and time settings. For optimal performance, confirm that the target device is set to the correct date and time.
To build your first Windows Embedded Standard 7 image using Image Builder Wizard
On your reference device, insert the Standard 7 product DVD that corresponds to the architecture of the reference device and restart your device to run Image Builder Wizard.
On the Install Windows page, do the following:
- Choose Build an Image
On the Microsoft Software License Terms page, do the following:
Accept the Microsoft Software License Terms by selecting I accept the license terms.
Note
Because the Microsoft Software License Terms are not all visible at the same time on one page, use the scrollbar to show all the license information.
Choose Next.
On the Image Creation Method page, there are two options. In this procedure, choose the following option:
- Create a custom image
On the Language and Locale Settings page, do the following:
- Select Language to install on the target device.
- Select Time and currency format to use.
- Select Keyboard or input method.
- Choose Next to continue.
On the Target Analysis page, there are three options to map drivers to devices.
In this procedure, choose the following option:
- Automatically detect devices
This option uses the .pmq file that Image Builder Wizard automatically generates for the device on which it is running.
Note
Image Builder Wizard runs Tap.exe to detect the installed devices. The resulting .pmq file is then mapped to the necessary driver packs to be installed on the system.
The Drive Confirmation page will display a Tree view list of all devices discovered by Image Builder Wizard. Select Next.
Note
To add additional device drivers to your image, select Add Drivers and navigate to the folder where additional drivers are located. If you add additional drivers to your image, they will be displayed under the node External Drivers.
- Choose Next to continue.
On the Feature Packages Selection page, you can select feature packages for target configuration.
Packages are arranged by category and subcategory. You may select or clear check boxes by individual package or by category or subcategory.
The Feature Packages can be viewed in a Tree view or a List view. You can choose Switch view to change the view type. The List view enables alphabetical viewing of available packages and lets you locate a package quickly when the category is not known.
The Resolve optional dependencies check box enables optional dependency resolution. For more information about package dependencies, see Windows Embedded Standard 7 Packages Technical Reference.
You will be alerted to any package dependency conflicts. A series of dialog boxes will display a list of packages that you can choose to resolve dependency conflicts.
To add feature packages for your first Standard 7 image:
- Select one of the WinEmb-Shell feature packages from the list to add to your Standard 7 image.
- When you have finished selecting packages, choose Resolve to resolve package dependencies.
When all dependencies conflicts are resolved, the Next button is available. - Choose Next to continue.
On the Summary page, you can review the packages and drivers that will be installed.
- Choose Next to continue.
On the Volume Management and Selection page:
Note
If the volume you wish to install your Standard 7 image on is not listed or you need to prepare it, you can use the Load Driver or Drive options (advanced) to carry out the steps needed to make the drive ready for the installation.
- Select the volume you wish to install your Standard 7 image on.
- Choose Next to continue.
The Installing Windows page displays detailed information about the progress of your image installation.
Your device will restart several times during installation. When the installation has finished, the Installation Progress page closes.
Your device restarts using the new Standard 7 image that you created.
Next Steps
After your device restarts, it displays a series of Windows Welcome screens that you can use to help set up your device. You can do the following:
- Choose a user name and picture
- Type a computer name and decide a desktop background
- Help protect Windows automatically
- Review your time and date settings
- Select your computer's current location
When Windows Welcome is finished, choose Start on the final screen. You can now log on to your new Standard 7 image and try the features that you added in Image Builder Wizard.
You can continue from here by installing the Windows Embedded Standard 7 Toolkit on your development computer. For more information, see Install Windows Embedded Standard 7 Toolkit on a Development Computer.