Windows SDK

SAM currently requires Windows SDK 8.1 in order to provide support on Windows 7 and Windows 10 platforms. To install the correct components, please follow the following steps.

Installing as part of initial Visual Studio 2017 installation

1. Select Individual Components.
2. Under Compilers, build tools, and runtimes, select Windows Universal CRT SDK.

3. Under SDKs, libraries, and frameworks, select Windows 8.1 SDK.

4. Click Modify to begin installation.

Modifying existing Visual Studio 2017.

1. Go to Tools -> Get Tools & Features.
2. Follow the instructions above to install the two additional components.