The Windows 10 SDK (10.0.17134.12) for Windows 10, version 1803 provides the latest headers, libraries, metadata, and tools for building Windows 10 apps.
Publisher’s description
What is Windows SDK?
Windows SDK by Microsoft is proprietary Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 1.4 MB. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Small download (1.4 MB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: Windows SDK is a Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Windows SDK safe to download?
- The file is served by download.microsoft.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
93C9DCA3A9F28061A601F3E6B737DEDE40C2C77CFD200ED5CB6EFE2AB0C9D5CC· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.0.17134.12Latest | January 24, 2025 | 1.4 MB | 32-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Microsoft.WindowsSDK.10.0.17134 -ewinsdksetup.exe /qRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Microsoft
- Licence
- Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 10.0.17134.12
- Released
- January 24, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- January 24, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- developer.microsoft.com
- winget ID
- Microsoft.WindowsSDK.10.0.17134
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Frequently asked questions
Is Windows SDK free?
Windows SDK is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Windows SDK safe to download?
The download comes from download.microsoft.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Windows SDK with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Windows SDK be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Windows SDK support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 32-bit.
Does Windows SDK run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
