Windows 8 Hardware Certification Program and KIT Overview Darin Zhen David Edfeldt © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Windows Certification Program Overview Goals Initiatives Great experience for end users and developers Streamlined certification experience Broad and timely availability of quality products Anchoring in end user scenarios Better tools Synchronization with Windows releases

Key differences from the Windows Logo Kit Tools Enhancements Streamlined User Interface Simplified test identification logic Automation capabilities

Submission process overview Download the Kit and setup your controller Install the client software on the system you will use to test your components and run the kit On the portal: Create a new submission Enter the Product information Enter the Submission information Complete the supplementary questions if applicable Confirm the details and upload

Certification Program Terminology Definition Certification policy A policy of the Windows Certification Program Certification requirement A requirement for your product If implemented A certification requirement that applies if a specific technology is implemented Device Families A device product family is a set of devices that expose the same functionality or a subset of functionality and would interoperate with Windows in exactly the same manner. Feature Windows capability that is exposed or enhanced by a device or a kernel-mode driver Product Type Collection of features that are associated with a particular device, filter, or system in common use with Windows.

Certification Program Policies and Processes The business policies establish the framework as partners prepare products for Windows 8 systems and devices. Policies are available at: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/hh852370

Submission Types Reseller DUA Driver Maintenance For a peripheral device (connected device) whose primary function is outside the interaction with the PC and whose functionality is evaluated by the Windows HCK, changes that do not affect the interaction between the device and the PC or affect the applicable requirements are not considered grounds for a resubmission. DUA For an already approved driver submission, changes to driver packages that add, remove, or modify files that do not interoperate with or otherwise affect driver functionality or reliability are allowed via a DUA submission. Driver Maintenance No PnP IDs can be added to the INF file. The driver cannot be used with new products. Do not add new product names to the catalog. The Reseller Submission Policy allows companies that purchase a certified product from a manufacturer to resell as their own and receive a listing in the Microsoft catalogs and Hardware Compatibility List. Resellers repackage and relabel the purchased device or system with the right to display the logo. Reseller submissions do not require retesting and have a reduced processing fee. A reseller submission retains a dependency on the parent submission. If the parent submission fails an audit, the reseller submission also fails. Products that are submitted as a reseller submission have the following restrictions: The reselling company cannot change the hardware or software when relabeling or repackaging the product, except for branding or splash-screen changes to identify the product under the new company name. The distribution rights for the original driver remain with the original submitter. If a reseller wants to control distribution for its product, take the following steps: Revise the PnP ID of the product to include the subvendor ID. Submit a Driver Update Submission that revises the information (INF) file to reflect the new PnP ID. If a reseller wants to change the driver binary for a device, a new initial device submission must be made (with full testing). All reseller submissions are subject to audit. For a peripheral device (connected device) whose primary function is outside the interaction with the PC and whose functionality is evaluated by the Windows HCK, changes that do not affect the interaction between the device and the PC or affect the applicable requirements are not considered grounds for a resubmission.

Installing and servicing the HCK

Where to go?

Where to go? Search “Hardware Certification Kit”

Where to go? Search “Hardware Certification Kit” http://sysdev.microsoft.com select ‘Downloads’

What to do

What to do Click “Download Now” Do NOT click ‘Save’ ! Follow UI to download

What Version do I have?

What Version do I have? Open control panel Programs -> Programs and features Find HCK Scroll right to Version Search HCK QFE

Current version

Clean install Download HCK to central location Subsequent installs from central location

Servicing Download HCK to central location From HCK Controller, only the QFE’s will be applied Controllers already installed Re-running setup will apply changes Central share updated with latest download

Sometimes we goof

Sometimes we goof Before you test, check filters!

Sometimes we goof Before you test, check filters! Sysdev.microsoft.com Get details about HCK Navigate to Filters Follow instructions

TimeLine Windows Release Preview Windows RTM HCK Release Preview Can be used for certification Windows RTM HCK RTM HCK Release Preview + QFE’s

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7/1/2018 11:05 AM © 2011 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION. © 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.