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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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If you’re interested in creating apps forWindows 8.1, then you are looking to download the Windowssoftware development kit(SDK) forWindows 8.1. Read below to find the download links and hints to the ISO files, as well.Creating apps for Windows 8.1is impossible if you don’t have theSoftware Development Kitfor that, so use the link at the end of the article, if you are the TL;DR type, todownload theWindows 8.1SDK. Made available at the middle of previous month, it contains headers, libraries, and tools to make apps forWindows 8.1, but also Windows RT and previous Windows versions, of course.

It also comes with the Windows App Certification Kit 3.1 that developers need to test their apps for the Windows 7, Windows 8, andWindows 8.1certification programs. Unfortunately, you will have to make the ISO files yourself, if you want to, but with theSDKbeing so lightweight, it doesn’t make that much sense to do it.

Here’s an important change regarding theWindows 8.1SDKthat Microsoft has shared:

The Windows SDK no longer ships with a complete command-line build environment. You must install a compiler and build environment separately. If you require a complete development environment that includes compilers and a build environment, you can download Visual Studio 2013, which includes the appropriate components of the Windows SDK.

The updated Windows SDK can be used to build apps for the following Windows operating systems:Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. Also, you are advised to install the latest updates and patches from Microsoft Update before installing theWindows 8.1SDK.

Windows 8.1 SDK: what’s new?

Well, now it’s time to list some of the mail tech-features that are really important for those who needWindows 8.1SDK:

Windows 8.1 SDK requirements

Here’s what you need as OS in order to develop applications:

You can also read our previous article where we detailedhow to manage your Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 apps. Also, if you’re interested inestablishing a Bluetooth connectivity between an Arduino device with a Windows 8.1 app, we’ve covered that, as well.

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