Licensing Model for Windows CE The following is a comprehensive listing of the operating system components associated with the run-time licensing model for Microsoft® Windows® CE 5.0 and Windows CE .NET 4.2. The low pricing provides device manufacturers enhanced levels of flexibility in utilizing the rich features of Windows CE across the breadth of their product lines, while helping to reduce development and licensing costs. Development toolkits and run-times are available for purchase from authorized Microsoft Embedded Distributors. Visit http://msdn.microsoft.com/embedded/howtobuy for worldwide distributor information.
Pricing
Development toolkit
$ 995 US (ERP)
Run-time license options:
Core
$ 3 US (ERP)
Professional
$ 16 US (ERP)
*File Viewers can be purchased as a Professional Plus run-time license option. * All prices listed above are based on US dollars and are estimated retail prices which may vary by distributor.