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Windows Hardware Certification Requirements

The Windows Hardware Certification Program (formerly known as the Windows Logo program) makes it easier to certify your hardware for all client and server versions of Windows. Use the following requirements and policy information to build and certify your Windows-compatible devices, systems, and filter drivers across all Windows platforms. This program covers:

  • Windows 8.1

  • Windows RT 8.1

  • Windows 8

  • Windows 7

  • Windows Vista

  • Windows Server 2012 R2

  • Windows Server 2012

  • Windows Server 2008 R2

  • Windows Server 2008

These requirements are the result of our collaboration with our partners and focus on customer scenarios. They are organized by feature and correspond to the tests validated in the Windows Hardware Certification Kit. We have divided the requirements into three sets:

Hardware Certification Requirements for Windows

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windows hardware certification requirements for client and server systems system requirements for certifying client and server versions of windows systems including client and server. download imageDownload: Updated: December 2014
windows hardware certification requirements: devices device requirements for certifying a stand-alone device (integrated or external). download imageDownload: Updated: April 8, 2014
windows hardware certification requirements - filter driver filter driver requirements for certifying and signing windows filtering platform (wfp) drivers, file systems filter drivers, antivirus filter drivers, and early launch anti-malware (elam) filter drivers. download imageDownload: Updated: September 17, 2013

Hardware Certification Policies and Processes

This Windows Hardware Certification Policies and Processes document contains certification testing policies, product submission, and business requirements.

download imageWindows 8.1 Hardware Certification Policy

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