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Resources for system designers, driver developers, and test engineers

Windows 7 Device Partner Ecosystem Summit Presentations
View the presentations and videos from the December 2009 Ecosystem Summit, which featured content designed to foster broad partner adoption of Windows 7 device experience features.

Bluetooth FAQ - 2010
Get answers to frequently asked questions about how hardware and software developers can take advantage of Bluetooth wireless technology support in Windows.

Processor Power Management in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Learn about the updated support for processor power management in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 and get implementation details useful for firmware developers and system designers.

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

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Device and Driver Design

Connectivity Design

Hardware Platform Design

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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