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title: Windows SDK downloads
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description: Downloads for the Windows SDK
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keywords: windows win32, windows app development, Windows App SDK, windows sdk
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| Release | Downloads |
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| **Windows SDK for Windows 11 (10.0.28000.1721)** <br/> March 2026 <br/> [Release notes](./release-notes.md#build-100280001721) | [Installer](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2357925) <br/> [ISO](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2357642) |
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| **Windows SDK for Windows 11 (10.0.26100.7705)** <br/> February 2026 <br/> [Release notes](./release-notes.md#build-100261007705) | [Installer](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2349110) <br/> [ISO](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2348707) |
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| **Windows SDK for Windows 11 (10.0.26100.7627)** <br/> January 2026 <br/> [Release notes](./release-notes.md#build-100261007627) | [Installer]( https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2347650) <br/> [ISO](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2347553) |
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| **Windows SDK for Windows 11 (10.0.26100.7463)** <br/> December 2025 <br/> [Release notes](./release-notes.md#build-100261007463) | [Installer](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2346012) <br/> [ISO](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2345534) |

‎hub/apps/windows-sdk/index.md‎

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title: Windows SDK overview
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description: Learn about the Windows SDK, benefits it provides to developers, what is ready for developers now, and how to give feedback.
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:::image type="icon" source="images/windows-sdk-hero.png":::
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The Windows SDK (10.0.26100) for Windows 11 contains the latest platform headers, libraries, WinRT metadata, and build tools required to develop Windows applications. It supports both UWP and Win32 development and can target Windows 11, version 25H2, in addition to previous Windows releases. By using this SDK, developers gain access to the full set of Windows APIs and capabilities needed to build native and performant applications.
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The Windows SDK (10.0.28000) for Windows 11 contains the latest platform headers, libraries, WinRT metadata, and build tools required to develop Windows applications. It supports both UWP and Win32 development and can target Windows 11, version 26H1, in addition to previous Windows releases. By using this SDK, developers gain access to the full set of Windows APIs and capabilities needed to build native and performant applications.
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Additionally, the [Windows App SDK](../windows-app-sdk/index.md) builds on top of the Windows SDK by offering a consistent set of modern Windows APIs for desktop apps, allowing developers to adopt new capabilities without depending on a specific Windows version.
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| SDK Version | Status | EOS Date | Notes |
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| 28000+ |Supported | | |
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| 22621 | Out of support | 2025-11-12 | Aligned with 22621 Enterprise OS EOS |
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> [!NOTE]
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> Upcoming SDK versions (for OEMs and developers)
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> The early-release SDK (10.0.28000.1) is intended for OEMs, IHVs, and ISVs preparing for new OS-based devices for early 2026. Download it from the [Downloads page](./downloads.md).
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> It includes APIs for the next‑generation OS release and isn't recommended for general app development—most apps should continue using SDK 10.0.26100.x.
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The Windows SDK has the following minimum system requirements:

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For the the latest builds, see [Downloads for the Windows SDK](./downloads.md).
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## Build 10.0.28000.1721
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Released: **March, 2026** <br><br>
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This is a major version bump to the **28000** SDK series.
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<details>
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<summary>WinRT API additions and updates</summary>
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> **Windows.Devices.Haptics** (UniversalApiContract 19.0):
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> - `HapticDeviceType` enum — Defines haptic device types: `None`, `Generic`, `Pen`, `Touchpad`, `Mouse`
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> - `IInputHapticsManager` interface — Provides per-thread haptics management with methods for sending waveforms, controlling duration/play count, stopping feedback, and overriding haptics controllers
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