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Will Windows Phone 8 SDK run on Windows 7?

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How do you think? Could I use my Sony Vaio for development?

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curiousity Avatar asked Jul 30 '12 09:07

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You can modify the installation files to allow it to be installed on Windows 7.
Here are the modified setup files for WP8 SDK 9900:

  1. Run InstallWP8SDK.bat to start the installation!
  2. Download: http://www5.zippyshare.com/v/67777536/file.html

Have fun developing on the good old Windows 7.

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Milkman Avatar answered Nov 14 '22 06:11

Milkman


No, the WP8 SDK will only run on Windows 8. See the following reference:

http://www.wpcentral.com/windows-phone-8-sdk-preview-release-leaks-online

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ColinE Avatar answered Nov 14 '22 07:11

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