WHDC - Windows Hardware Developer Central


Learn how to create hardware products that take advantage of the latest innovations in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. Ensure your systems and devices are compatible Get information on designing for the new Windows capabilities Design for 64-bit Windows Develop drivers with the Windows 7 WDK (v.7.0.0) Participate in the Windows Logo Program
Resources for system designers, driver developers, and test engineers

Microsoft Device Experience Development Kit
The Device Experience Development Kit provides information and material you need to know to develop Device Stage experiences for eligible devices.

Graphics Guide for Windows 7
This guide outlines the enhancements to the Windows desktop and graphics architecture in Windows 7 and provides design and test configuration recommendations to system and display manufacturers.

Windows Logo Kit (WLK) 1.5 Now Available
WLK 1.5 provides improved tests and additional support for the Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Logo Programs. Download it from Microsoft Connect.

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 (August 2009)
•	WDK (August 2009)
•	WLK (December 2009)

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 7 Compatibility Center for Partners

Related Sites

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