FIPS-certified update is available for Windows Embedded Compact 7

The United States Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) defines security and interoperability requirements for computer systems that are used by the United States federal government. Windows Embedded Compact 7 is FIPS 140-2-certified for BCRYPT and RSAENH modules. 

Note FIPS 140-2 is currently the active version of the security standard. For more information about how Microsoft products and libraries comply with the FIPS 140 standard, see FIPS 140 Validation.

The following changes are made to Windows Embedded Compact 7:

• Microsoft Windows CE Cryptographic Service Provider Signature thumbprint is updated.
• The existing code signing certificate subject (OU) is changed.

An update is available to resolve this issue. Before you install this update, all previously issued updates for this product must be installed.

A supported software update is now available from Microsoft as Windows Embedded Compact 7 Monthly Update (December 2017).

Note This Windows Embedded Compact 7 Monthly Update is available for download from the following Microsoft Download Center website:

Windows Embedded Compact 7 Updates

Prerequisites

This update is supported only if all previously issued updates for this product have also been installed.

Restart requirement

After you apply this update, you must perform a clean build of the whole platform. To do this, use one of the following methods:

• On the Build menu, select Clean Solution, and then select Build Solution.
• On the Build menu, select Rebuild Solution.

You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this software update.

Update replacement information

This update does not replace any other updates.

File information

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