Released: Windows SDK for Windows 7 and .NET Framework 3.5 SP1

The RTM release of the Windows SDK for Windows 7 and .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 was posted to the Microsoft Download Center today, 8/6/09. The SDK is available for download in both ISO and Web Setup format. Web setup allows you to install only the SDK components you select, without having to download the entire SDK. The DVD ISO setup allows you to download the entire SDK to install later. This release of the SDK has three ISO files. You should pick the version that matches the CPU (x86, x64, or Itanium) you are installing on. You will be able to build applications that target all CPU platforms, no matter what architecture you are installing on.

Platform Compatibility:

This release of the Windows SDK is compatible with Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2 Candidate, Windows Server 2008, .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 , Windows Vista, and Windows XP.

Visual Studio Compatibility:

This release of the Windows SDK is compatible with Visual Studio 2008 SP1; including Visual Studio Express Editions.

Learn More:

Check the Windows SDK blog and the Windows SDK MSDN Developer Center over the coming weeks for more information about the Windows SDK. Please read the Release Notes for a description of known issues before you install the SDK. The Release Notes also have instructions on how to use the different components in the SDK.

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