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The 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).

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Microsoft Windows SDK for Windows 7 and .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1: RC

Released in May, 2009, this pre-release SDK provides Windows 7 headers, libraries, documentation, samples, and tools (including VS2008 SP1 C++ compilers)to develop applications for Windows 7 (Release Candidate), Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and .NET Framework versions 2.0, 3.0, and 3.5 SP1. It is available in ISO and Web setup form.

Microsoft Windows SDK for Windows 7 and .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1: Beta

Released January 2009, this Beta SDK provides Windows 7 headers, libraries, documentation, samples, and tools (including VS2008 SP1 C++ compilers) to develop applications for Windows 7 (Beta), Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and .NET Framework versions 2.0, 3.0 and 3.5 SP1.

Microsoft 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.

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The Windows SDK Blog has SDK information, release announcements, news and troubleshooting.
The MSDN Windows SDK Forum offers a place to post questions and get answers from developers, MVPs, and Microsoft staff.
Microsoft Professional Support for Developers provides access to Microsoft support pros.
MSDN online support provides developer support search, support incident submission, service packs, webcasts, MSDN Online member communities, and more.

Ordering PSDKs and SDKs on disc

Earlier PSDKs and some of the newer Windows SDKs are available on CD from our vendor Paragon Media for the cost of shipping. Some of these older releases are still available but no longer supported.

Windows Server 2008 Developer Story

The 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 Story

The 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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New Win32 Samples in Windows SDK for Windows 7: Systems Management
This is the forth in a series of posts that describe new and updated samples in the Windows 7 SDK. The following table lists systems management a... more
Tuesday, Jul 7

New Win32 Samples in Windows SDK for Windows 7: Security
This is the third in a series of posts that describe new and updated samples in the Windows 7 SDK. The following table lists Security samples, in... more
Monday, Jul 6

New Win32 Samples in Windows SDK for Windows 7: Networking and Related Services
This is the second in a series of posts that describe new and updated samples in the Windows 7 SDK. The following table lists samples that... more
Thursday, Jul 2

New Win32 Samples in Windows SDK for Windows 7: Multimedia
The upcoming release of the Windows SDK for Windows 7 and .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 contains a comprehensive set of Win32 samples illustrating Windows 7... more
Wednesday, Jul 1

Installing Win 7 SDK (RC) and VS2008 RTM can disable VC++ configuration platform choices
If the Windows SDK for Windows 7 SDK (RC release) and Visual Studio 2008 RTM are installed on a machine running an x64 version of Windows, the followi... more
Monday, Jun 15

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