I can't install Windows SDK 7.1 in Windows 11 environment.

Sangmin Seo 0 Reputation points
2026-06-22T10:29:06.8+00:00

I need to install Windows SDK 7.1 in Windows 11 envrionment for MATLAB 2014b, but I can't.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8442

I used iso file of above link inside for installation, but in Windows 11, .NET Development and Visual C++ Compilers check options are deactivated and even cannot install like below pictures.

Is there somebody can help me?

Thanks

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  1. Bruce (SqlWork.com) 84,251 Reputation points
    2026-06-22T16:24:04.1966667+00:00

    the windows 7 sdk is out of support and you should try a more current version of matlab.

    the issue is that windows 11 comes with .net 4.8 or 4.8.1 preinstalled which can not be uninstalled. also the c++ compiler can not be installed due to newer runtime. try installing the sdk, with these options unchecked. then download and install the standalone package: Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 SP1 Compiler Update for the Windows SDK 7.1.

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=4422

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