A set of tools, code samples, documentation, compilers, headers, and libraries that can be used to create applications that run on Microsoft Windows operating systems using native (Win32) or managed (.NET Framework) programming models.

A source code library that can be used to access some new Windows 7 features and some features of previous versions of Windows from managed code.

A description of the developer-focused features and technologies of the Windows 7 operating system.

Presentations, hands-on labs, and demos designed to help you learn how to build applications that are compatible with and shine on Windows 7.

The next generation of developer tools from Microsoft, designed to satisfy the latest requirements of developers.

A set of headers, libraries, build tools, build environments, code samples, documentation, and other tools that can be used to create drivers and kernel software.

An update that includes all previously released updates since Service Pack 1, supports new types of hardware, and adds support for several emerging standards.

Includes all previously released updates for the operating system and a small number of new functionalities, for downloading and installing on multiple computers on a network.