March 15, 2010
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Abstract
This paper highlights the new features and changes in Windows® 7 that impact audio device drivers. Developers who are updating audio device drivers to run on Windows 7 should read this paper.
Changes to the USB audio class driver for Windows 7 are also detailed in this paper. USB audio hardware vendors should read the “Changes to the Windows 7 USB Audio Class Driver” section of this paper.
This information applies to the Windows 7 operating system.
References and resources discussed here are listed at the end of this paper.