Windows Embedded Compact 9.0

= Windows Embedded Compact 9.0 =
Windows Embedded Compact 9.0 is the 9th major version of the Microsoft Windows Embedded Compact series.
== Windows Embedded Compact 9.0 ==
=== Release date ===
20th May, 2022
=== OS family ===
CE (Embedded Compact)
=== Latest version ===
9.0.7600.0
=== Support ends ===
8th December, 2027
=== Codename ===
Pineapple
=== Final name ===
Windows Embedded Compact 9.0
=== Preceded by ===
Windows Embedded Compact 2013
== Contents ==
* 1History and Development
* 2Builds
** 2.1Build 9.0.6100.0
** 2.2Build 9.0.6136.0
** 2.3Build 9.0.6172.0
** 2.4Build 9.0.6212.0
** 2.5Build 9.0.6258.0
** 2.6Build 9.0.6347.0
** 2.7Build 9.0.6384.0
** 2.8Build 9.0.6434.0
** 2.9Build 9.0.6509.0 (RTM)
* 3Post-Release Versions
** 3.1Build 9.0.6638.0 (Service Pack 1)
** 3.2Build 9.0.6813.0 (Professional Edition, Home Edition, Server Edition RTM)
*** 3.2.1Professional Edition
*** 3.2.2Home Edition
*** 3.2.3Server Edition
** 3.3Build 9.0.7316.0 (Service Pack 2)
** 3.4Build 9.0.7577.0 (Professional Edition, Home Edition SP1)
*** 3.4.1Professional Edition
*** 3.4.2Home Edition
* 4System Requirements
== History and Development ==
Windows Embedded Compact 9.0 (Or Windows CE 9.0) has started it's development in June 2019 due to rising of HPC's (Handheld PC's) devices again due to very high inflation in some countries, and companies in those countries could get shutdown. Microsoft then announced that users that used Windows Embedded Compact 7.0 or Windows Embedded Compact 2013 could have a free upgrade to a new OS for Handheld PC's that ran these exact operating systems. Microsoft then named the OS "Codename Pineapple". Due to the release of Windows 11, Microsoft had to make Codename Pineapple look like Windows 11.
== Builds ==
=== Build 9.0.6100.0 ===
The build was a fork from Windows Embedded Compact 7 with "Notepad" app pre-installed with it.
Desktop
=== Build 9.0.6136.0 ===
Now the background says "Windows Embedded Compact 9.0.6136.0 Do NOT take screenshots of this build".
Desktop
=== Build 9.0.6172.0 ===
The background has changed again, this time with an app that was alpha version of the OS'es Microsoft Edge, called "Pocket Edge".
=== Build 9.0.6212.0 ===
Microsoft has patched the bug in the Notepad application, which it couldn't save the file, because the "Not enough storage memory".
=== Build 9.0.6258.0 ===
Microsoft has updated Pocket Edge's main screen, and the background got changed again with the OS's codename "Pineapple" along with the taskbar.
Desktop
=== Build 9.0.6347.0 ===
Some of the sounds have changed. Including the startup, start (click) sound and alert sounds.
=== Build 9.0.6384.0 ===
Added HTTP support for Pocket Edge and changed the background.
Desktop
=== Build 9.0.6434.0 ===
The interface changed to look more like Windows 11, changed the name from Codename Pinapple to Windows Embedded Compact 9.0. Also made the text heavier in default. You can turn it off and make them light in Settings > Text.
=== Build 9.0.6509.0 (RTM) ===
Added Easier WiFi connection, Recycle Bin, BlueTooth 4.2 and pinned apps in taskbar (Max 4 apps), Accounts (like the Windows 7 login screen).
Desktop
Desktop with Start menu
== Post-Release Versions ==
=== Build 9.0.6638.0 (Service Pack 1) ===
Added "Online Security Updates" (OSU), more background options and HTTPS support for Pocket Edge (gives you a warning that there might be a big chance of lag since HTTPS website could take too much RAM. But it can be fixed when you have more RAM), increasing the minimum RAM requirement from 4MB to 6MB.
=== Build 9.0.6813.0 (Professional Edition, Home Edition, Server Edition RTM) ===
==== Professional Edition ====
Includes updated documentation, clearer APIs, and enhancements to the SDK, providing developers with comprehensive resources for application development on the CE 9.0 platform. Also includes Games like "Pocket Solitaire" and "Pocket Minesweeper".
==== Home Edition ====
Includes "Automatic System Updates" (ASU) which is enabled by default. Wirelessly receiving and installing updates. Also includes "Internet On-Go" (IOG) which you can go outside with your device with internet connection over 0,25 miles (0,4 km). Also includes Games like "Pocket Solitaire" and "Pocket Minesweeper".
==== Server Edition ====
Has pre-installed "Microsoft Office 2021 Pocket Edition" for servers. Also includes "Server Connect", an app which you can find servers. You can also turn off the server connection too (by adding the Administrator password). This edition does not include entertainment games.
=== Build 9.0.7316.0 (Service Pack 2) ===
- Added BlueTooth 5, Dark mode (For interface), Live backgrounds (WMV files as backgrounds) and full .MP4 and .MP3 support (It only converts them to Temporary .WMV and .AVI files, when closed, the files are removed).
=== Build 9.0.7577.0 (Professional Edition, Home Edition SP1) ===
==== Professional Edition ====
Adds all SP1 and SP2 updates. Also added printing support (which is powered by BlueTooth).
==== Home Edition ====
Adds all SP1 and SP2 updates. Also changed the IOG range from 0,25 miles (0,4 km) to 0,3 miles (>0.4 km).
== System Requirements ==
For Computers: Approximately 180GB of free hard disk space, 3GHz or higher CPU, 2048MB or more RAM, 1280x1024 display, 7GB or higher hard disk.
For HPC's (Handheld PC's): Approximately 1GB of free hard disk space, 1.2GHz or higher CPU, 100MB or more RAM, 720x360 display, 3GB or higher hard disk.