Support in Windows 7 and Windows Vista
For all but the N SKUs of Windows 7 and Windows Vista, the WPD runtime is bundled as part of the operating system.
Suported API Elements
The following table identifies the features supported for Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows Vista with the Platform Update.
| Feature | Windows 7 | Windows Vista | Windows Vista with the Platform Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTP over USB | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MTP over IP | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MTP over Bluetooth | Yes | No | Yes |
| WPD and MTP Device Services | Yes | No | Yes |
| WPD Automation | Yes | No | No |
| Multi-function/Multi-transport | Yes | No | No |
| Device Stage | Yes | No | No |
| Device Sync Platform | Yes | No | No |
The Platform Update for Windows Vista
The Platform Update for Windows Vista supports the Windows 7 extensions to the Windows Portable Devices (WPD) platform.
Windows Vista N and KN Versions Require Installation of Windows Media Format 11 SDK
- For Windows 7 N and KN versions, you need to install Windows Media Format 11 SDK to enable WPD functionality.
- For Windows Vista N and KN versions, you need to install Windows Media Format 11 SDK to enable WPD functionality.
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Build date: 3/7/2012
