The updated version of the Requirements, Windows Hardware Lab Kit (HLK), along with updated playlists for testing Windows 11, version 22H2 hardware can be downloaded from below links. Compared to previous releases of the HLK, this version is intended for exclusive testing for Windows 11, version 22H2. Previous version of the HLK remain available at HLK Kits.
**Please note that Partner Center (Hardware Dev Center) will only start accepting submissions from 5/31/2022 onwards. Partners can download requirements and start hardware validation with updated kit now, but submissions can only be done starting 5/31/2022.
Windows 11, version 22H2 WHCP Requirements
WHCP requirements for Windows 11, version 22H2 can be found here - WHCP Specifications and Policies
Windows 11, version 22H2 certification build
Minimum acceptable build for Windows 11, version 22H2 certification is RTM build(i.e. 22621).
Windows 11, version 22H2 WHCP Playlists & Hardware Lab Kit
Windows Hardware Lab Kit can be found here - Windows Hardware Lab Kit
The table below illustrates the playlists needed for testing each architecture: Link - HLKPlaylist
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Testing Target Architecture
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Applicable Playlist(s)
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x64
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HLK Version 22H2 CompatPlaylist x64 ARM64.xml
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ARM64*
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HLK Version 22H2 CompatPlaylist x64 ARM64.xml
HLK Version 22H2 CompatPlaylist ARM64_x86_on_ARM64.xml
HLK Version 22H2 CompatPlaylist ARM64_x64_on_ARM64.xml
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Please refer to the HLK Getting Started Guide for details on HLK client setup and playlist use.
Windows 11, version 22H2 – Submissions on Hardware Dev Center
Partner Center will start accepting submissions for Windows 11, version 22H2 starting 5/31/2022. When making WHCP submissions for the Windows 11, version 22H2 certification, use the following target in Partner Center:
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Submission Target
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Windows 11 Client x64, version 22H2 Full
Windows 11 Client ARM64, version 22H2 Full
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Windows 11, version 22H2 based systems may ship with drivers that have achieved compatibility with Windows 11, version 21H2 until Oct 31st, 2022.
Partners looking to achieve compatibility for systems shipping with Windows 11, version 22H2 Release may use drivers for components that achieved compatibility with Windows 11, Version 21H2 until Oct 31st, 2022.
Errata 103871 is available to filter the “System Logo Check” failure seen when testing Windows 11, version 22H2 based systems with Windows 11, Version 21H2 qualified drivers. To apply, download the Latest Errata Filter Package.
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