Install Lync 2010 SDK
This topic describes Microsoft Lync 2010 SDK installation. To develop applications that implement Microsoft Lync 2010 features, Lync SDK installation is required.
Prerequisites
The following prerequisite components must be installed before installing the Lync SDK.
Microsoft Lync 2010
Installed Components
The following components are installed at setup.
Lync SDK assemblies for desktop and Microsoft Silverlight applications.
LyncSdkRedist.msi for redistributing the runtime assemblies that support your custom Lync application.
Sample applications featuring Microsoft Lync 2010 API.
Installing Lync SDK
Download LyncSdkSetup.exe.
Launch LyncSdkSetup.exe and accept Microsoft Software License Terms. Lync SDK files are copied to your computer, installed, and verified.
Uninstalling Lync SDK
In Control Panel, choose Programs and Features.
Right-click Microsoft Lync 2010 SDK, and then click Uninstall.
Next Steps
Create a new project in Microsoft Visual Studio development system and then add references to %root%\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Lync\SDK\Assemblies\Desktop\Microsoft.LyncModel.dll to your project.
If you create a Silverlight application, refer to the %root%\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Lync\SDK\Assemblies\Silverlight\ folder. For more information, see Walkthrough: Presence Hello World.