If you require qedit.h, the recommendation for now is to install and use the August 2007 DirectX SDK, which does include all files needed to build qedit.h.  To install the August 2007 DirectX SDK, go to https://www.microsoft.com/downloads and search All Downloads for "dxsdk_aug2007.exe".

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Key MFC updates in VS 2010 Beta 2 include improved interaction with Windows Explorer (Windows7 taskbar interaction with preview; preview, thumbnail and search filter handlers for file types), Ribbon UI improvements (Ribbon is now an XML resource in the application; a new designer for the ribbon; visual manager for Windows7 ribbon style) and restart manager support (application restart or crash handled more elegantly; document auto-save and restore handled completely within MFC).

Pat Brenner, a 20-year Microsoft veteran, tells about MFC improvements on this Channel 9 video,  Pat Brenner: Visual Studio 2010 - MFC and Windows 7. Or check for more Visual C++ content on Channel 9.

MFC modules from the Windows 7 Training Kit for Developers, hosted on Channel 9:

Gestures - MFC - In this lab, you will learn how to manage multitouch gesture events. This includes understanding the implications of manipulating an object with gesture events, checking for multitouch hardware existence and readiness, and extracting information from the gesture Windows Message.

Multitouch - MFC - In this lab, you will learn how to manage multitouch events. This includes processing input from Windows Touch, understanding the implications of manipulating multiple touch events simultaneously, and checking for multitouch hardware existence and readiness.

Taskbar - MFC - In this lab, you will learn how to integrate your MFC application with the Windows 7 taskbar. This includes providing visual progress and status indicators, using taskbar progress bars and overlay icons, quickly accessing common tasks and frequent destinations using taskbar jump lists, and customizing the taskbar thumbnail with live previews of MDI views.

Ribbon - MFC - This lab is intended for MFC developers who are developing desktop applications and want to take advantage of the new MFC Ribbon framework. The lab steps you through how to add a default Ribbon to a small application, edit various Ribbon controls in Ribbon Designer, and then use the controls at run time. You will learn how easily MFC Ribbon framework allows you to edit and use Ribbon controls. When you are finished, you will have performed all the steps necessary to add and customize a basic Ribbon in an application.

High DPI - MFC - In this lab, you will learn how to find out if a system is in high DPI mode, how to enable or disable the DPI-awareness property in MFC applications using Visual Studio 2010, and compare UI elements at 144 DPI and at 96 DPI.

Instructions for PDC09 conference attendees.  Enter the regular registration process through the Registration page, and click on the orange register now button.  Select ‘register for the event’ as your registration type.  You’ll be able to add the Boot Camp as a workshop during the registration process.  If you have already registered for a Workshop and would like to attend the Windows 7 Boot Camp instead, email the Registration Desk to reserve your spot in Boot Camp. 

Instructions for non-attendees.  Enter the regular registration process through the Registration page, and click on the orange register now button.  Select ‘register for workshop only pass’ as your registration type.  When you get to the workshop selection page of the registration form, you'll be able to pick the Windows 7 Boot Camp as a free item.

For more help, contact the PDC09 registration desk at pdc09@ustechs.com

The Windows 7 SDK is available for download in ISO or Web Setup format. 

• Get the Web Install of the Windows SDK for Windows 7 https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=c17ba869-9671-4330-a63e-1fd44e0e2505
• Get the ISO Downloads of the Windows SDK for Windows 7 https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=71deb800-c591-4f97-a900-bea146e4fae1

Web setup allows you to select a specific subset of the SDK so you do not have to download the entire SDK. The ISO setup allows you to download the entire SDK to burn to disk or a virtual drive, and install later. This release provides three platform-specific ISOs.  Choose the ISO that matches the CPU platform (x86, x64, or Itanium) that you are installing on.  If you are having problems downloading the correct ISO from the Microsoft Download Center, use these direct links:

• Download the X86 version: GRMSDK_EN_DVD.iso
• Download the AMD64 version: GRMSDKX_EN_DVD.iso
• Download the Itanium version: GRMSDKIAI_EN_DVD.iso
  

Running the Windows SDK web setup on some connections can sometimes have issues when downloading the files. We recommend that you clear the %temp%\sdksetup directory and retry your web setup. If that fails, switch over to the ISO setup for the Windows SDK. 

Typical location of the install log in the %temp%\sdksetup directory:

• On Windows Vista or Windows 7: C:\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\ SDKSetup_7.0.6918.0.log
  
• On Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\%User%\Local Settings\ SDKSetup_7.0.6918.0.log

About ISO image files

Many products are posted as ISO image files.  An ISO file is an exact representation of a CD or DVD, including the content and the logical format. ISO files end with an .ISO extension.  The most common use of an image file is to write it to a blank CD-R or DVD-R. ISO image files can also be opened and their contents copied to a local folder, much like ZIP files. ISO files may also be virtually mounted and accessed as a device. These two methods of using ISO images are described below.

Copying the contents of ISO files to a drive

The contents of image files can be used as virtual discs using utilities such as ISObuster, Daemon Tools or Virtual CloneDrive for Windows. Using this method you can extract the files from an image file to a temporary folder on your hard drive, then run setup.

Writing ISO files to CD-R or DVD-R

Most CD-R/DVD-R writing software includes a feature to create a disc from an image file. Note: you must use the special "copy image to CD" or "burn image" functionality. See your software’s Help for detailed information. Common utilities for writing ISO file to recordable media such as DVD-R include Nero and Roxio. In Windows 7, you can burn and ISO by right-clicking the .iso file and selecting “Burn disc image”.  After a CD/DVD-R has been written, you should verify that the file was successfully written. Many freeware programs are available for calculating the SDK SHA-1 hash value.  Use an Internet search engine to search for “sha1 hash” to find a freeware program.  Windows SDK for Windows 7 verification information:

File Name: GRMSDK_EN_DVD1.iso
Chip: X86
CRC#: 0xCA4FE79D
SHA1: 0x8695F5E6810D84153181695DA78850988A923F4E
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File Name: GRMSDKX_EN_DVD1.iso
Chip: AMD64
CRC#: 0xB417A4F7
SHA1: 0x3393C98B8468CB3505557854922707510F8B65E1
================================================
File Name: GRMSDKIAI_EN_DVD1.iso
Chip: Itanium
CRC#: 0x5E0E4BEA
SHA1: 0xAE454215585A044EBE593E9F71FF1A4BC03D56A8

Other Resources

Windows SDK Online Release Notes https://download.microsoft.com/download/8/8/0/8808A472-6450-4723-9C87-977069714B27/ReleaseNotes_Win7RTMSDK.Htm

Windows SDK blog https://blogs.msdn.com/windowssdk

Windows SDK MSDN Developer Center https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsserver/bb980924.aspx

Windows SDK Developer Forum https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/forums/en-US/windowssdk/threads/

· error C2039: '_Swap_adl' : is not a member of 'std'    c:\program files\microsoft visual studio 9.0\vc\include\xutility    2764

· error C3861: '_Swap_adl': identifier not found    c:\program files\microsoft visual studio 9.0\vc\include\xutility    2764

Cause: This problem occurs when you install the Windows SDK for Windows Server 2008 and .NET Framework 3.5 on top of a post-RTM Visual Studio 2008 Service Pack, Feature Pack, or QFE. Visual Studio 2008 and the Windows SDK share compiler and CRT packages. Because the Windows SDK v6.1 includes the RTM version of the CRT, installing the Windows SDK second causes any non-versioned CRT files to be reverted back to Visual Studio 2008 RTM version.  When you install a service patch, the patch will assume that all the SP1 files are still present.

Workaround: Ensure that you are using the Visual Studio 2008 SP1 version of the CRT by installing the Windows SDK for Windows Server 2008 and .NET Framework 3.5 first, then re-installing Visual Studio 2008 SP1.  Then you can apply the Security Update. 

Caution: Running “Repair” on the Windows SDK will cause the CRT files to go back to RTM state and should be avoided.

Cause: This problem occurs when you install the Windows SDK for Windows Server 2008 and .NET Framework 3.5 on top of any post-RTM Visual Studio update (such as a Service Pack or Feature Pack). Visual Studio 2008 and the Windows SDK share compiler and CRT packages. The Windows SDK v6.1 includes the RTM version of the CRT. Installing the Windows SDK on top of VS causes any non-versioned CRT files to be reverted back to Visual Studio 2008 RTM version.  When you install a service patch, the patch will assume that all the SP1 files are still present.

Workaround: Ensure that you are using the Visual Studio 2008 SP1 version of the CRT by installing the Windows SDK for Windows Server 2008 and .NET Framework 3.5 first, then installing Visual Studio 2008 SP1.  Then you can apply any security updates or patches. 

Caution: Running “Repair” on the Windows SDK will cause the CRT files to go back to RTM state and should be avoided.