Windows XP Embedded

Windows XP Embedded (codenamed Mantis) is a componentized version of Windows XP Professional intended for use in embedded units. It was released on 28 November 2001, exactly one month after the release of its client counterpart, Windows XP Professional.

This SKU of Windows XP is set up in a similar method to Windows NT 4.0 Embedded, by building an image with tools provided in the installation CDs, deploying the image onto a separate partition, and modifying  to provide boot options.