The Windows Software Development Kit for Windows 8 Release Preview contains headers, libraries, and select tools that you can use during the creation of applications that run on Windows. It also includes the Windows App Certification Kit (ACK) to test your desktop app for the Windows 8 Certification Program and the Windows 7 Logo Program.
Use this version to develop desktop apps for Windows 8 and all versions of Windows, except Windows XP.
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Visual Studio Professional 2012 RC provides the foundation for efficient, high-quality desktop app development for Windows. It provides a complete development environment, including compilers and a build environment. It also includes the Windows 8 SDK.
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You can download the Windows 8 Release Preview using Windows Setup which includes an optimized download and built-in tools for creating an ISO or bootable flash drive. Alternatively, you can directly download an ISO image.
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Windows SDK for Windows 7 and .NET Framework 4
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Windows 7 Developer Guide
Windows 7 Training Kit
