Glossary (Standard 8)
7/8/2014
Review the glossary of terms used in the Windows Embedded 8 Standard (Standard 8) technical documentation.
audit mode
The stage of the preinstallation process used to test a manufactured computer before it is delivered to the end user.CBS
A servicing model used in Windows in which components are identified by an XML manifest containing the full contents of the component. Multiple components can be included in a package, the contents of which are also identified in an XML manifest.configuration file
A file that automates Windows Setup. This file enables the configuration of Windows settings, the addition and removal of components, and many Windows Setup tasks, such as disk configuration.configuration pass
A phase of Windows installation. Different parts of the Windows operating system are installed in different configuration passes. You can specify Windows unattended installation settings to be applied in one or more configuration passes.configuration set
A file and folder structure that contains the necessary files and/or configuration settings that control the preinstallation process and define the manufacturers' custom information.Custom Logon
A feature that suppresses Windows 8 UI elements related to the system Welcome and shutdown screens.device
The hardware on which Windows Embedded runs.Dialog Filter
A feature that automatically controls which dialog boxes are displayed on the screen.drag
To move an item on the screen (1) by touching the item on a screen and then sliding the finger across the screen or (2) by pressing and holding down the left mouse button while moving the mouse.ELM
A snap-in to the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) that you can use to configure lockdown features.Embedded Core
A module that contains the drivers and functionality that are critical to startup a device and provide basic support for security, servicing, and networking.Embedded Lockdown Manager
A snap-in to the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) that you can use to configure lockdown features.embedded software development process
The various tasks and activities that need to take place during the development of embedded software.exclusion list
A set of files or processes that will be factored out from a certain command.extended partition
A type of partition that you can create only on basic master boot record (MBR) disks. Extended partitions are useful if you want to create more than four volumes on a basic MBR disk. Unlike primary partitions, you do not format an extended partition with a file system and then assign a drive letter to it. Instead, you create one or more logical drives within the extended partition. After you create a logical drive, you format it and assign it a drive letter. An MBR disk can have up to four primary partitions or three primary partitions, one extended partition, and multiple logical drives.flick
A quick, straight stroke of a finger or pen on a screen. A flick is recognized as a gesture, and interpreted as a navigation or an editing command.gesture
A quick movement of a finger or pen on a screen that the computer interprets as a command, rather than as a mouse movement, writing, or drawing.Gesture Filter
A feature used to disable the new edge gestures introduced in Windows 8.input method editor
A tool that lets you enter complex characters and symbols, such as those used in East Asian written languages, using a standard keyboard.key combination
Any combination of keystrokes that can be used to perform a task that would otherwise require a mouse or other pointing device.Keyboard Filter
A feature used to suppress undesirable keystrokes or key combinations.language identifier
A standard international numeric abbreviation for a country or geographical region. A language identifier is a 16-bit value that consists of a primary language identifier and a secondary language identifier.language pack
A collection of binaries that can be installed on top of the core product and enables users to select a preferred language so that the user interface and Help files appear in that preferred language.log file
A file that stores messages generated by an application, service, or operating system. These messages are used to track the operations performed. Log files are usually plain text (ASCII) files and often have a .log extension.module
The smallest unit of functionality that you can add to your OS design.NDIS
A software interface, or set of rules, designed to enable different network protocols to communicate with a variety of network adapters. Providing a standard--a common "language"--for the drivers used by network adapters, NDIS enables a single network adapter to support multiple protocols and, conversely, also enables a single protocol to work with network adapters from different vendors.network device interface specification
A software interface, or set of rules, designed to enable different network protocols to communicate with a variety of network adapters. Providing a standard--a common "language"--for the drivers used by network adapters, NDIS enables a single network adapter to support multiple protocols and, conversely, also enables a single protocol to work with network adapters from different vendors.OS image
A copy of the entire state of an operating system stored in a non-volatile form, such as a file.pan
A multi-touch gesture that consists of one or two fingers moving in the same direction, parallel to each other.pinch
A zoom out gesture represented by two fingers with at least one of them moving towards the other finger at any angle, within an acceptable tolerance.protected volume
A volume that has been configured to prevent data from being deleted or overwritten accidentally.Registry Filter
A feature that enables a user to persist specific registry keys or values across multiple restarts without requiring all changes in a hive to be persisted.registry key
An identifier for a record or group of records in the registry.run-time image
The final output of the development tools, which is the combination of operating system (OS) binary files, drivers, applications, services, and configuration data typically in the system registry. After deploying to the device, the image can be booted.shell
The command interpreter that is used to pass commands to the operating system.Shell Launcher
A feature used to replace the default Windows 8 shell with a custom shell.stretch
A zoom-in gesture represented by two fingers with at least one of them moving away from each other at any angle, within an acceptable tolerance.tap
A gesture represented by placing a finger or stylus on the screen and then lifting it up.target device
A device selected to receive software updates or configuration changes.toast notification
A transient message to the user that contains relevant, time-sensitive information and provides quick access to the subject of that content in an app. It can appear whether you are in another app, the Start screen, or on the desktop. Toasts, also called banners, are an optional part of the app experience and are intended to be used only when your app is not the active foreground app. A toast notification can contain text and images but secondary actions such as buttons are not supported.Unbranded Boot
A feature used to suppress Windows 8 elements that appear when the operating system starts or resumes.Unified Write Filter
A sector-based write filter that you can use to protect your storage media by intercepting all write attempts to a protected volume and redirecting those write attempts to a virtual overlay.volume
An area of storage on a hard disk. A volume is formatted by using a file system, such as NTFS, and has a drive letter assigned to it. A single hard disk can have multiple volumes. Some volumes can span multiple hard disks..wim file
A Windows image file, which can contain one or more Windows images.WIM FS Filter driver
A driver that enables you to mount your image file and work with it through a file-management tool, such as Windows Explorer.Windows 8 Application Launcher
A feature used to start a Windows 8 app immediately after a user signs in to a device and to restart the app when the app exits.Windows image file
A Windows image file, which can contain one or more Windows images.WMI provider
In Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), a set of interfaces that provide programmatic access to management information in a system. IIS 7.0 implements a WMI provider in the namespace called WebAdministration to provide programmatic access to configuration and system settings.