WHDC - Windows Hardware Developer Central


Get the details on how to download the Release Candidate (RC) and learn how you can verify compatibility and provide unique value to customers with the new features in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. Get started now with the Windows Ecosystem Readiness Program Download the Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 RCs Get information on designing for the new Windows capabilities Get the Windows 7 RC WDK (v.7.0.0) Learn about the Windows 7 Logo Program
Resources for system designers, driver developers, and test engineers

Windows Device Experience
Windows 7 introduces a collection of new features to improve how users discover and use devices that are connected to their PC.

Graphics Guide for Windows 7
Learn about the enhancements to the Windows desktop and graphics architecture in Windows 7.

64-Bit Driver Compatibility and Windows
Get the latest on driver development and system design for 64-bit Windows.

A - Z Technology Initiatives for Next-Generation PCs

Mic Arrays, Multicore, PCIe, Rally, Removable Storage, Secure Hardware, UAA Audio, UEFI, Virtualization, WCS, WDDM, WDF, WHEA, x64, XPS

Windows Logo, WLK, Winqual

Device and Driver Design

Connectivity Design

Hardware Platform Design

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or Hardware?

Kits & Tools

•	Debugging Tools v.6.11.1.404 (March 2009)
•	Windows Symbols (May 2009)
•	WDK & WLK

Community & Events

•	Developer Community
•	Blogs
•	WinHEC
•	MSDN Events and Webcasts
•	Subscribe: Current Hardware News

Resources

•	Developing Drivers with WDF
•	Notes from Windows Development Teams
•	Windows Logo Program Requirements
•	Driver Tips
•	WDK Documentation
•	Support for Developer Kits & Tools
•	KB Articles for Drivers
•	Windows Vista Compatibility Center for Partners

Related Sites

•	Winqual
•	LogoPoint (log-in required)
•	Windows Mobile Developer Center
•	Sysinternals on TechNet
•	Windows Embedded Developer Center
•	Windows Storage Server