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Windows Phone setup

Windows Phone applications can use the Rights Management SDK 4.2 to enable integrated information protection in their application by using the Azure Active Directory Rights Management (AAD RM).

This topic will guide you through setting up your environment for creating your own new apps .

Prerequisites

You must have the following software on your development system:

Read the What's new topic for information on API updates, device and environment information, release notes and frequently asked questions (FAQ).

Review the information in the Windows Phone development guide at the Windows Phone Dev Center.

Configuring your development environment

  • Open Visual Studio.

  • Click File. On the File menu, click New, and then click Project.

  • In the New Project dialog box, select Visual C#, select Blank App (Windows Phone), and then click OK.

  • In Solution Explorer, right-click your project, and then select Add Reference to open the Add Reference dialog box.

  • Click Browse on the lower left of the Add Reference dialog box and select the Microsoft.RightsManagment.dll file that is located in the folder you extracted the package in.

  • Managed Apps - For building a managed app, you will have to add this reference; select Windows 8.1->Extensions and check the box for Windows Visual C++ Runtime Package for Windows

  • Adding Capabilities - Your application will need the "Internet (Client & Server)" capability to use the SDK. To add this capability to your app, open the Package.appxmanifest file in the project and navigate to the Capabilities tab to add.

You are now ready to create your own new Windows Phone apps.

See Also

Get started

What's new

Core concepts

Windows Phone development

Windows API Reference

Visual Studio 2012

Windows Phone SDK