A thorough examination of the tools and interface that form the basis for Windows XP Embedded, this book enables embedded developers to select only the features they need for customized, reduced-footprint embedded devices. Provided is a step-by-step explanation of the main tools, Target Designer, Component Designer, and Component Database Manager, as well as other utilities. Also included are step-by-step instructions for installing XP Embedded, completing exercises on development systems, downloading the results to target computers, and running the OS on target systems. Designed to incorporate the common uses of XP Embedded, this guide enables developers to achieve rapid development of reliable and full-featured connected devices.