installed.
The development computer must have the following minimum configuration, with all hardware on the Windows XP or Windows Vista Hardware Compatibility List:
¦ 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor or faster.
¦ 1 gigabyte (GB) of RAM.
¦ 40 GB hard drive with at least 20 GB of available disk space for Visual Studio 2005 and Platform Builder.
¦ DVD-ROM drive.
¦ Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device.
¦ Paging file set to twice the amount of RAM or larger.
¦ VGA-compatible display.
The following software is required to complete the procedures in this course:
¦ Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista.
¦ Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition.
¦ Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6.0.
¦ Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition SP1.
¦ Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6.0 SP1.
¦ Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2.
Installation guidelines and evaluation versions of Visual Studio 2005 and Windows Embedded CE 6.0 are available on the Microsoft Website, at
¦ Characters or commands that you type appear in bold lowercase type.
¦ <Angle brackets> in syntax statements indicate placeholders for variable information.
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¦ Names of files and folders appear in Title Caps, except when you are to type them directly. Unless otherwise indicated, you can use all lowercase letters when you type a file name in a dialog box or at a command prompt.
¦ File name extensions appear in all lowercase.
¦ Acronyms appear in all uppercase.
¦ Monospace type represents code samples, examples of screen text, or entries that you might type at a command prompt or in initialization files.
¦ Square brackets [ ] are used in syntax statements to enclose optional items. For example, [
¦ Braces { } are used in syntax statements to enclose required items. Type only the information within the braces, not the braces themselves.
¦ A plus sign (+) between two key names means that you must press those keys at the same time. For example, 'Press ALT+TAB' means that you hold down ALT while you press TAB.
¦ A comma (,) between two or more key names means that you must press each of the keys consecutively, not together. For example, 'Press ALT, F, X' means that you press and release each key in sequence. 'Press ALT +W, L' means that you first press ALT and W together, and then release them and press L.
¦ You can choose menu commands with the keyboard. Press the ALT key to activate the menu bar, and then sequentially press the keys that correspond to the highlighted or underlined letter of the menu name and the command name. For some commands, you can also press a key combination listed in the menu.
¦ You can select or clear check boxes or option buttons in dialog boxes with the keyboard. Press the ALT key, and then press the key that corresponds to the underlined letter of the option name. Or you can press TAB until the option is highlighted, and then press the spacebar to select or clear the check box or option button.
¦ You can cancel the display of a dialog box by pressing the ESC key.
Several types of Notes appear throughout the lessons.
¦ Notes marked Tip contain explanations of possible results or alternative methods.
¦ Notes marked Important contain information that is essential to completing a task.
¦ Notes marked Note contain supplemental information.
¦ Notes marked Caution contain warnings about possible loss of data.
¦ Notes marked Exam Tip contain helpful hints about exam specifics and objectives.
The Companion CD contains a variety of informational aids that may be used throughout this book. This includes worksheets with detailed step-by-step instructions and source code used in hands-on exercises, as well as complimentary technical information and articles from the Microsoft developers.
An electronic version (eBook) of this book is included with a variety of viewing options available. The Companion CD also contains a complete set of post-press files for this official self-paced study guide to produce a printed book. The post-press files are in Portable Document Format (PDF) and have the required crop marks for professional printing and binding.
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For a full list of Microsoft certifications, go to http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/default.asp
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this book and the contents of the companion CD. If you have comments, questions, or ideas regarding Windows Embedded CE development, contact a Windows Embedded CE specialist through Microsoft Product Support Services (PSS), Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN), or the following blog sites:
¦ Nicolas BESSON's Weblog Contact the principal author of the Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Exam Preparation Kit with feedback and subject suggestions for new articles related to those subjects at
¦ Windows Embedded Blog Read about Mike Halls tricks, tips, and random thoughts on Windows Embedded at
¦ Windows CE Base Team Blog Get background information about Windows Embedded CE kernel and storage technologies and system tools directly from the Microsoft developers at
