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The Kinect for Windows Software Development Kit (SDK) enables developers to create applications that support gesture and voice recognition, using Kinect sensor technology on computers running Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows Embedded Standard 7.
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File Name:
KinectSDK-v1.8-Setup.exe
What’s new?
The Kinect for Windows SDK, driver, and runtime v1.8 are 100% compatible with Kinect for Windows v1.0, 1.5, 1.6, and 1.7 applications.
Learn more about the Kinect for Windows commercial SDK
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The Kinect for Windows SDK includes the following:
- Drivers for using Kinect for Windows sensors on a computer running Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows Embedded Standard 7
- Application programming interfaces (APIs) and device interfaces
- Note: Samples, tools, and other valuable development resources are available in the Kinect for Windows Developer Toolkit.
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Supported Operating Systems
Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
- Hardware Requirements
- 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
- Dual-core 2.66-GHz or faster processor
- Dedicated USB 2.0 bus
- 2 GB RAM
- A Microsoft Kinect for Windows sensor
- Software requirements
- Visual Studio 2010, or Visual Studio 2012. The free Express editions can be downloaded from Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Express or Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 Express.
- .NET Framework 4 (installed with Visual Studio 2010), or .NET Framwork 4.5 (installed with Visual Studio 2012)
- To develop speech-enabled Kinect for Windows Applications, you must install the Microsoft Speech Platform SDK v11
Your computer must have the following minimum capabilities:
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To install the SDK:
- Make sure the Kinect sensor is not plugged into any of the USB ports on the computer.
- If you have a previous version of the Kinect for Windows SDK currently installed, close any open samples, the Sample Browser, etc. and skip to step 5. Kinect for Windows v1.8 will upgrade the previous version.
- Remove any other drivers for the Kinect sensor.
- If you have Microsoft Server Speech Platform 10.2 installed, uninstall the Microsoft Server Speech Platform Runtime and SDK components including both the x86 and x64 bit versions, plus the Microsoft Server Speech Recognition Language — Kinect Language Pack.
- Close Visual Studio. You must close Visual Studio before installing the SDK and then restart it after installation to pick up environment variables that the SDK requires.
- From the download location, double-click on KinectSDK-v1.8-Setup.exe. This single installer works for both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows.
- Once the SDK has completed installing successfully, ensure the Kinect sensor is plugged into an external power source and then plug the Kinect sensor into the PC’s USB port. The drivers will load automatically.
- The Kinect sensor should now be working correctly.
- Download the Kinect for Windows Developer Toolkit, which contains source code samples, tools, and other valuable development resources that simplify developing Kinect for Windows applications.
Kinect for Windows SDK is a Windows program package that offers a set of components that help you to build sophisticated Kinect applications. It provides a considerable amount of tools, APIs, samples and thorough documentation. If you need to configure a VR device, you may use Oculus Runtime.
Purpose
Kinect has been a game changer in the world of motion games since release. The developer version of the working environment, Kinect for Windows SDK, offers users with tools to create various applications that run on Windows. For example, you may use the Kinect Studio to record and work with your project data during debugging.
Setup
The installation files are available on the official Microsoft website. After deploying the Developer Toolkit, you will get a standalone executable that you may use to launch the program. Next, you need to ensure that the Kinect sensor is connected to the power hub and plug it in your computer via the USB cable. The driver installation will begin automatically.
Advanced functionality
The software provides a library that enables you to directly interact with the camera sensors, the microphone array and the motor. It is also possible to extend an application for gesture recognition using body motion. What is more, you have the option to toggle speech recognition.
Features
- free to download and use;
- compatible with modern Windows versions;
- gives you the ability to develop Kinect apps;
- it is possible to configure the camera sensors;
- provides a wide range of design tools.
Whether you’re educating students, entertaining friends, or exploring what’s possible when humans and computers interact, you can create something amazing with Kinect for Windows. What will you develop?
The Kinect for Windows SDK includes APIs, sample code, and drivers. Developers can create rich experiences by using Kinect sensor technology on computers running Windows 7 and Windows 8 Developer Preview.
The Kinect for Windows SDK includes the following:
- Drivers, for using Kinect sensor devices on a computer running Windows 7 or Windows 8 Developer Preview
- Application programming interfaces (APIs) and device interfaces, along with technical documentation
Source code samples - The Kinect for Windows SDK gives developers easy access to the capabilities offered by the Microsoft Kinect device connected to computers running the Windows 7 operating system and Windows 8 Developer Preview.
Features:
- Raw sensor streams
- Skeletal tracking
- Advanced audio capabilities
- Sample code and documentation
- Easy installation
What’s New:
- Faster and Improved Skeletal Tracking
- With updates to the multi-core exemplar, Kinect for Windows is now 20% faster than it was in the last release. Also, the accuracy rate of skeletal tracking and joint recognition and been substantially improved.
- Status Change Support
- You can now plug and unplug your Kinect without losing work/productivity.
- Improved Joint Tracking
- Substantially improve the accuracy rate of joint recognition and tracking.
Kinect for Windows
Kinect is a motion sensing input device by Microsoft for the Xbox 360 video game console and Windows PCs. Based around a webcam-style add-on peripheral for the Xbox 360 console, it enables users to control and interact with the Xbox 360 without the need to touch a game controller, through a natural user interface using gestures and spoken commands.The project is aimed at broadening the Xbox 360’s audience beyond its typical gamer base. Microsoft released Kinect software development kit for Windows 7 in June, 2011. This SDK allows developers to
write Kinecting apps in C++/CLI, C#, or Visual Basic .NET.
Requirements
- Kinect for Xbox 360 / Kinect for Windows sensor
- Visual Studio 2013 Community update 5 [download]
- Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0
- Microsoft DirectX 9 or later
Getting Started With Microsoft Kinect SDK 1.0
Kinect SDK includes drivers, rich APIs for raw sensor streams and human motion tracking, installation documents, and resource materials. Kinect SDK is a freeware and can be downloaded [here].
Install SDK
- Make sure the Kinect sensor is not plugged into any of the USB ports on the computer.
- If you installed a previous version of the Kinect for Windows SDK, you must uninstall it before proceeding.
- Remove any other drivers for the Kinect sensor.
- Close Visual Studio. You must close Visual Studio before installing the SDK and then restart it after installation is complete to pick up environment variables that the SDK requires.
- Once the SDK has completed installing successfully, ensure the Kinect sensor is plugged into an external power source and then plug the Kinect sensor into the PC’s USB port. The drivers will load automatically.
- The Kinect sensor should now be working correctly.
Testing SDK
- Go to Start Menu
- Search for «Kinect SDK Sample Browser»
- You will see a list of C++,C# samples
- Click «Install» and «Run Sample» to see it in action
Files
- C# samples — Kinect for windows C# samples.rar
- VB samples — Kinect for windows CV samples.rar
- C++ samples — Kinect for windows C++ samples
- Dependencies — Dependencies.rar
Note: Tested on Windows 10 with Visual Studio 2013 Community update 5 (Direct X12 & Kinect SDK v1.0)
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Our main support OS are: Windows 7, Windows 7 64 bit, Windows 7 32 bit, Windows 10, Windows 10 64 bit, Windows 10 32 bit, and Windows 8.
Kinect For Windows Sdk Driver Details:
Kinect For Windows Sdk File Name: kinect_for_windows_sdk.zip
Kinect For Windows Sdk Driver Version: 709Ls1.
Kinect For Windows Sdk ZIP Size: 143.kb
Manufacturer: Kinect
Kinect For Windows Sdk was fully scanned at: 10/6/2023
Scan Status: 
OK
Kinect For Windows Sdk now has a special edition for these Windows versions: Windows 7, Windows 7 64 bit, Windows 7 32 bit, Windows 10, Windows 10 64 bit,, Windows 10 32 bit, Windows 8,
Windows 10 Home 32bit, Windows 8 Pro 32bit, Windows 10 Enterprise 32bit, Windows XP Starter Edition 64bit, Windows 10 64bit, Windows 10 Education 32bit, Windows Vista Home Basic 64bit, Windows RT 32bit,
Kinect For Windows Sdk Download Stats:
Driver Uploaded: 1/17/2019
Direct Downloads: 537
Most Recent Download: 11/22/2019
Managed Downloads: 176
Most Recent Download: 11/20/2019
Download Mirrors: 3
Current Delay: 6 Seconds
Driver License: GPL
Direct Download Success Stats:
Reports Issued By 275/537 Users
Success Reported By 269/275 Users
Driver Download Score92/100
Driver Installation Score91/100
Overall preformance Score94/100
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Kinect For Windows Sdk driver direct download was reported as adequate by a large percentage of our reporters, so it should be good to download and install.
Installation Manager Success Stats:
Reports Issued By 149/176 Users
Success Reported By 143/149 Users
Driver Download Score97/100
Driver Installation Score91/100
Overall preformance Score93/100
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Kinect For Windows Sdk driver installation manager was reported as very satisfying by a large percentage of our reporters, so it is recommended to download and install.
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Scan performed on 4/25/2019, Computer: Fujitsu FMVNS2TLR — Windows 7 64 bit
Outdated or Corrupted drivers:9/19
| Device/Driver | Status | Status Description | Updated By Scanner |
| Motherboards | |||
| Intel Controladora de host universal USB de la familia Intel(R) ICH10 — 3A35 | Up To Date and Functioning | ||
| Mice And Touchpads | |||
| NEC VersaGlide | Up To Date and Functioning | ||
| ELECOM HID-compliant mouse | Outdated | ||
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| Sony Sony IC Recorder (P) | Corrupted By Kinect For Windows Sdk | ||
| Microsoft Microsoft Hardware USB Wireless Mouse | Up To Date and Functioning | ||
| Sound Cards And Media Devices | |||
| Syntek USB 2.0 Video Capture Controller | Outdated | ||
| NVIDIA NVIDIA HDMI Audio | Up To Date and Functioning | ||
| DisplayLink Lenovo USB Audio | Up To Date and Functioning | ||
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| Realtek 150Mbps Wireless 802.11b/g/n Nano USB Adapter | Corrupted By Kinect For Windows Sdk | ||
| Keyboards | |||
| Microsoft HID Keyboard | Up To Date and Functioning | ||
| Hard Disk Controller | |||
| USB Compliance USB Device | Corrupted By Kinect For Windows Sdk | ||
| Others | |||
| Texas Instruments Texas Instruments PCI-4520 CardBus Controller | Outdated | ||
| NEC Generic CardBus Controller | Up To Date and Functioning | ||
| Cameras, Webcams And Scanners | |||
| Philips Philips SPC1030NC Webcam | Up To Date and Functioning | ||
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| NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M | Up To Date and Functioning | ||
| Input Devices | |||
| Logitech Logitech Wheel Mouse (USB) | Outdated | ||
| Port Devices | |||
| hspa Modem Application4 port (COM7) | Corrupted By Kinect For Windows Sdk | ||
| Monitors | |||
| Sony Digital Flat Panel (1024×768) | Corrupted By Kinect For Windows Sdk | ||
| Mobile Phones And Portable Devices | |||
| Acer NOKIA | Up To Date and Functioning |
Scan performed on 4/26/2019, Computer: Sony 80YP67105235 — Windows 7 32 bit
Outdated or Corrupted drivers:13/19
| Device/Driver | Status | Status Description | Updated By Scanner |
| Motherboards | |||
| Intel(R) 82801GBM/GHM (ICH7-M Family) Serial ATA Storage Controller — 27C4 | Outdated | ||
| Mice And Touchpads | |||
| A4Tech HID mouse | Up To Date and Functioning | ||
| Logicool Logitech Cordless Mouse (USB) | Up To Date and Functioning | ||
| Usb Devices | |||
| Intel(R) ICH9 Family PCI Express Root Port 5 — 2948 | Up To Date and Functioning | ||
| Realtek Realtek RTL8188CU Wireless LAN 802.11n USB 2.0 Network Adapter | Corrupted By Kinect For Windows Sdk | ||
| Microsoft Samsung Digital Camera | Corrupted By Kinect For Windows Sdk | ||
| Sound Cards And Media Devices | |||
| Analog Devices SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio | Corrupted By Kinect For Windows Sdk | ||
| Network Cards | |||
| Qualcomm Atheros Qualcomm Atheros AR9485 Wireless Network Adapter | Corrupted By Kinect For Windows Sdk | ||
| Keyboards | |||
| Microsoft Keyboard Device Filter | Up To Date and Functioning | ||
| Hard Disk Controller | |||
| Intel Intel(r) 82801DB Ultra ATA Storage Controller-24CA | Corrupted By Kinect For Windows Sdk | ||
| Others | |||
| Google Android ADB Interface | Corrupted By Kinect For Windows Sdk | ||
| Texas Instruments Masselagringskontroller | Corrupted By Kinect For Windows Sdk | ||
| Motorola Android Composite ADB Interface | Corrupted By Kinect For Windows Sdk | ||
| Cameras, Webcams And Scanners | |||
| Canon Canon MP160 | Corrupted By Kinect For Windows Sdk | ||
| Video Cards | |||
| ATI RADEON X300 Series | Corrupted By Kinect For Windows Sdk | ||
| Input Devices | |||
| Sony Sony Programmable I/O Control Device | Corrupted By Kinect For Windows Sdk | ||
| Port Devices | |||
| PROLiNK PROLiNK Voice Device (COM9) | Corrupted By Kinect For Windows Sdk | ||
| Monitors | |||
| Sony Digital Flat Panel (1024×768) | Up To Date and Functioning | ||
| Mobile Phones And Portable Devices | |||
| Acer NOKIA | Up To Date and Functioning |
| Driver Model | OS | Original Upload Date | Last Modification | Driver File | File Size | Compatible Computer Models | Availabilty To Instalation Manager |
| Kinect For Windows Sdk 1.14072 | For Windows 7 32 bit | 4/9/2014 | 1/5/2017 | kinect_for_windows_sdk-1.14072.exe | 132kb | HP 100-5010b, HP Compaq nx9110, Fujitsu PRIMERGY RX300 S8, HP P6-2393l, HP RS898AA-B14 t3740.be, HP PS294AA-ABZ t840.it, MSI U4-7302, LG RD410-L.ADA3E2, Epson PPVME220, IBM 237319G, Gateway Gateway M250, IBM ThinkCentre A51p, Lenovo 7661WJ2, Fujitsu FMVDJ3A0E1, Northern Micro P4865G-M-AS, Sony VGN-CS36SJ_R, , and more. | |
| Kinect For Windows Sdk 1.13076 | For Windows 7 64 bit | 11/2/2014 | 3/8/2017 | kinect_for_windows_sdk-1.13076.exe | 90kb | Toshiba Satellite R630, Fujitsu FMVS54DBY, HP HP Compaq 6730b, IBM 2645CBH, IBM 1845BJ1, Panasonic CF-Y5KW8AXS, Toshiba SATELLITE C55-A-1FN, Toshiba SATELLITE PRO C870-176, HASEE U147, LG A510-U.AESGE2, , and more. | |
| Kinect For Windows Sdk 1.10663 | For Windows 7 | 10/13/2016 | 9/9/2016 | kinect_for_windows_sdk-1.10663.exe | 110kb | Acer Veriton M200-Q57, Sony PCG-R505V_BD, HP NC047AA-ABU s3714uk, Gateway Gateway M460, HP RJ131AA-AB8 t3620.t, Sony PCG-GRT815M, IBM 621910U, Lenovo 2752W16, HP DT212A-ABU M487.UK, Compaq PC139A-ABA SR1115CL NA431, Toshiba SATELLITE C855-12Z, Acer Veriton5500G-B, Packard Bell EasyNote LX86, NEC PC-MY26XHZE1, ASUS P5QPL-VM, , and more. | |
| Kinect For Windows Sdk 1.13849 | For Windows 10 | 3/26/2016 | 3/19/2017 | kinect_for_windows_sdk-1.13849.exe | 85kb | Sony VGN-NS225J, HP PS294AA-ABZ t840.it, Lenovo ThinkCentre A52, Fujitsu FMVA56CWG, HP VC758AA-ABZ p6120it, Toshiba Dynabook AX/3527CMSB, Samsung RV409/RV509/RV709, Fujitsu PRIMERGY RX350 S7, HP ES116AA-B14 m7480.be, M&A E10IS, MIKROLOG Power P45-CO, Haier T5B, Sony VGN-P92KS, Dell PowerVault NX3200, MSI MS-7360, , and more. | |
| Kinect For Windows Sdk 1.101.188 | For Windows 10 64 bit | 7/25/2015 | 4/4/2017 | kinect_for_windows_sdk-1.101.188.exe | 62kb | IBM IBM System x3350 -[4193E5G, NEC PC-VL750AS, LG P1-JACKE, HP Compaq Presario C700 KQ185EA#ABE, IBM System x3650 M4 -[7915F2M, Toshiba SATELLITE L870-16L, NEC VERSAL2101 RND51047895, Buympc MPC365, HP 610-1110es, Compaq P8654S-ABA S3000V NA110, Compaq PW750AA-ABF SR1428FR FR520, , and more. | |
| Kinect For Windows Sdk 1.13321.1 | For Windows 7 32 bit | 11/9/2015 | 3/12/2017 | kinect_for_windows_sdk-1.13321.1.exe | 26kb | IBM System x3200 M3 -[7328EAG, IBM 1843A19, MIKROLOG ProG33-CH, IBM 8307L9U, HP NC829AAR-ABA a6857c, IBM IBM System x3450 79483CX, Samsung 900X3F, , and more. | |
| Kinect For Windows Sdk 1.10937 | For Windows 7 64 bit | 2/26/2014 | 3/11/2017 | kinect_for_windows_sdk-1.10937.exe | 102kb | HP Compaq 610, IBM 9210M43, IBM 26476AG, Dell OptiPlex GX1 500MTbr+, IBM System x3650 M4: -[7915AC1, Sony VGC-LB92S, HP 23-d219, Lenovo 20B6CTO1WW, Partner D525, Packard Bell IMEDIA B6363, Packard Bell IMEDIA D9351 AIO, SOTEC WG Series, Compaq PC139A-ABA SR1115CL NA431, , and more. | |
| Kinect For Windows Sdk 1.11.1308 | For Windows 7 | 8/22/2016 | 4/4/2017 | kinect_for_windows_sdk-1.11.1308.exe | 189kb | LG E300-A.C28BC1, HP HP Pavilion 0 Notebook PC, SAMSUN SQ45/Q70C/P200, Sony VGN-SZ140P, HP HP Pavilion g6-1b34ca, HP P6-2155a, Lenovo 2689PHG, HP FQ641AA-AC4 s3715b, WIPRO WIV37455-0198, Lenovo ThinkPad Helix, HP FL379AA-UUZ m9480ch, , and more. | |
| Kinect For Windows Sdk 1.131.12.14 | For Windows 10 | 11/4/2016 | 11/12/2016 | kinect_for_windows_sdk-1.131.12.14.exe | 51kb | Toshiba Satellite C50-A491, AT TRILINE PROFI I48, Sony SVE15117FJB, Gateway S2.WNB03.004, Lenovo ThinkPad T530, Fujitsu FMVA30DN, Panasonic CF-18DHB32GD, Toshiba Satellite C850D-DSK, Sony VGN-NS25G_S, HP GP G62-A20SY NB, Shuttle SD10, KOBIAN PI845GVM, ECS Z77H2-A2X Deluxe, Sony VGN-FW5ZRF_H, Fujitsu STYLISTIC Q572, Sony VGN-SZ77N_C, LG S530-L.ACR1AD, , and more. | |
| Kinect For Windows Sdk 1.11.1039 | For Windows 10 64 bit | 2/3/2014 | 11/1/2016 | kinect_for_windows_sdk-1.11.1039.exe | 97kb | HP Hp workstation xw6000, IBM ThinkPad Z60m, IBM 6204EBC, Sweetwater Sound CS250, Toshiba Dynabook TX/66HPK, Toshiba Satellite C660-2QQ, Toshiba Dynabook Qosmio D710/T5BB, NEC PC-GL24ES8DE, NEC EASYNOTE P910R00406, HP HP 500 Notebook PC, Acer Aspire X1470, HP KY789AA-AKL p6175l, Dell Latitude 13, Panasonic CF-30CTQAFBE, , and more. | |
| Kinect For Windows Sdk 1.121.182 | For Windows 8 | 11/1/2014 | 4/9/2017 | kinect_for_windows_sdk-1.121.182.exe | 115kb | Gateway Gateway M250, IBM ThinkCentre A51p, Lenovo 7661WJ2, Fujitsu FMVDJ3A0E1, Northern Micro P4865G-M-AS, Sony VGN-CS36SJ_R, IBM 8213WCM, HP HP Pavilion DV6-3206AX, HP WC785AA-UUW p6363sc, HP ES133AA-UUZ t3410.ch, , and more. | |
| Kinect For Windows Sdk 1.1241.13 | For Windows 7 32 bit | 10/21/2015 | 2/24/2017 | kinect_for_windows_sdk-1.1241.13.exe | 195kb | IBM IBM System x3100 M4 -[258242Z, IBM ThinkPad X31, Gigabyte G41MT-D3PT, HP DF162A-ABH T160, IBM 8215VFZ, Packard Bell NC-ENLE11BZ-4508G1TMNKS, , and more. | |
| Kinect For Windows Sdk 1.12002 | For Windows 7 64 bit | 4/10/2014 | 1/27/2017 | kinect_for_windows_sdk-1.12002.exe | 218kb | Toshiba Dynabook Satellite T42 240E/5W, LG X130-G.A7B6T, LG C400-G.BC25P1, HP HP Compaq 6515b, Sony VGN-NS305D, Fujitsu FMVDC2A041, Sony VGN-CS2, Acer Extensa 2900E, HP HP Compaq dc7100 USDT, ASUS BA5190, HP HP ENVY13 Notebook PC, HP HP Compaq 6910p, , and more. | |
| Kinect For Windows Sdk 1.1202.19 | For Windows 7 | 8/16/2016 | 3/12/2017 | kinect_for_windows_sdk-1.1202.19.exe | 128kb | Ipex I.T.G GOC Guardfish series, NEC PC-VK21LLNT3GSC, RM Plc RM ECOQUIET 630A, HP GN693AAR-ABA m9058, IBM 8145LUC, HP KJ416AA-AB4 m9298d, , and more. | |
| Kinect For Windows Sdk 1.101.163 | For Windows 10 | 5/16/2016 | 3/25/2017 | kinect_for_windows_sdk-1.101.163.exe | 202kb | Sony VGN-TZ35AN, Biostar TP45 HP, Sony VGN-SZ15LP_B, Toshiba Dynabook SS LX/190DK, HP P6620jp, EMachines Emachine E725, Panasonic CF-Y7BWTAJS, Dell OptiPlex 330, Fujitsu FMVCE35E5, Panasonic CF-74KCJDZAM, GETAC P470, Fujitsu FMVA58CM, ASUS 1016PG, , and more. |