Windows Driver Kit Microsoft Corporation

The Windows Driver Kit (WDK) is a comprehensive development toolset designed to create, test, and deploy drivers for Windows operating systems. It provides developers with the necessary tools, libraries, and documentation to build reliable and secure drivers tailored for various hardware components.

Key Features:

• Cross-Platform Support: Develop drivers for multiple versions of Windows, including Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, and later releases.
• ARM64 Compatibility: Native support for developing, testing, and deploying drivers on ARM64-based machines, with continued support for x86 emulation.
• NuGet Package Integration: Access the WDK as a NuGet package, streamlining dependency management and updates within Visual Studio.
• Comprehensive Toolset: Includes tools for debugging, deployment, and compliance testing, ensuring drivers meet Windows requirements.

Audience & Benefit: Ideal for driver developers, independent software vendors (ISVs), and hardware manufacturers working on Windows-based solutions. The WDK enables the creation of high-quality drivers that integrate seamlessly with Windows, enhancing system performance and security. By leveraging the latest development tools and libraries, users can ensure their drivers are compatible, efficient, and meet Microsoft's standards for quality and reliability.

The WDK can be installed via winget, making it easy to integrate into existing workflows.