Microsoft reinforces that line of thinking with a note that it doesn't intend to fully support Windows 8 until a final RTM (release to manufacturing) build is distributed. The Windows SDK provides tools, compilers, headers, libraries, code samples, and a new help system that developers can use to create applications that run on Microsoft Windows. Via the Microsoft Download Center, the Redmond-based company is offering two versions of the. If you have Visual Studio Professional edition or higher already installed, you can use it for development after installing the Windows Phone SDK 7.1.

NET Framework 4 is now available for download. There's also good news for the early adopters out there: WPSDK is now compatible with the Windows 8 Consumer Preview, though we're curious as to why anyone would be using an unfinished OS to handle development tasks. Well, version 7.1 of the Windows SDK for Windows 7 and. Developers also have the option of ignoring devices with less resources entirely and restricting their apps for use on hardware containing the previous RAM standard of 512MB. Under the 'Installation Options' menu, UNCHECK the 'Visual C++ Compilers' and 'Microsoft Visual C++ 2010' components. NET Framework 3.5 SP1: BETA provides the documentation, samples, header files, libraries, and tools (including C++ compilers) that you need to develop applications to run on Windows 7 BETA and the.

Despite numerous limitations that will accompany lower-cost devices, the company continues to highlight the benefits of new hardware by saying it could spur an increase of 60% in potential app customers when combined with the 23 new countries that gained Marketplace access last week. During installation, press OK to continue with sdk7.1 installation even if it shows an error. Microsoft Windows 7 SDK Publisher's Description Windows SDK for Windows 7 and.

The main focus here continues to be the ability to develop for handsets with 256MB of memory and sample app performance through the use of a built-in emulator. After providing a technical preview to developers last month, Microsoft has today released the final build for version 7.1.1 of the Windows Phone 'Tango' SDK.

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