Windows SDKThe Microsoft® Windows® SDK is a set of tools, code samples, documentation, compilers, headers, and libraries that developers can use to create applications that run on Microsoft Windows operating systems using native (Win32) or managed (.NET Framework) programming models. To find the right Windows SDK release for your needs, refer to the “Which SDK is right for me?” table. In most cases, you should use the most recent Windows SDK release, which supports several Windows operating systems and .NET Framework versions. For more information, see Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). DownloadsMicrosoft Windows SDK for Windows Server 2008 and .NET Framework 3.5
Released February 2008, this SDK provides documentation, samples, header files, libraries, and tools (including VS 2008 C++ compilers) to develop applications for Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and .NET Framework versions 2.0, 3.0 and 3.5. | Microsoft Windows SDK Update for Windows Vista and .NET Framework 3.0
Released March 2007, this SDK provides documentation, samples, header files, libraries, and tools (including VS 2005 SP1 C++ compilers) to develop applications for Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and .NET Framework versions 2.0 and 3.0. | .NET Framework 2.0 SDK
Released November 2006, this SDK includes tools, documentation and samples to develop applications to run on the .NET Framework 2.0. | Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Platform SDK
Released March 2006, this Platform SDK provides documentation, samples, header files, libraries, and tools to develop applications for Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 R2. |
| SupportWindows SDK Release Notes Where can I get support for the SDK? Ordering PSDKs and SDKs on disc Earlier PSDKs and some of the newer Windows SDKs are available on CD from our vendor QMedia for the cost of shipping. Some of these older releases are still available but no longer supported. |
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| Windows Server 2008 Developer StoryThe Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Developer Story includes content for developers, and other technology experts and managers interested in an in-depth exploration of some of the new and extended features in Windows Server 2008. Windows Vista Developer StoryThe Microsoft Windows Vista Developer Story includes content for developers, and other technology experts and managers, interested in an in-depth exploration of some of the new and extended features in Windows Vista. |
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