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Get the latest on developing drivers and applications for 64-bit systems Checklist for 64-bit Microsoft Windows Drivers INF Requirements for 64-bit Systems Driver Installation for 32-bit and 64-bit Platforms Best Practices for WoW64 Patching Policy for x64-Based Systems
Resources for system designers, driver developers, and test engineers

How to Get the WDK and WLK
Changes at Microsoft Connect mean new procedures for getting the Windows Driver Kit (WDK) and Windows Logo Kit (WLK).

Mobile Battery Life Solutions: A Guide for Mobile Platform Professionals
Guidelines for for advancing battery life for mobile PCs that run Windows Vista.

Windows Vista Feature Pack for Wireless
Learn about the enhanced support for Windows Connect Now and Bluetooth wireless technology available in this feature pack.

A - Z Technology Initiatives for Next-Generation PCs

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