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Windows 10, version 1909 release (WHCP)

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Naim_Mohammad
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Oct 18, 2019

Windows 10, version 1909 Release will not bring updates to the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program.  Compared to the prior Windows releases, we have made flexibilities into the WHCP in Windows 10, version 1909 release, our intent is to enable partner to focus on the quality aspect of products, and less about the oriented activities.

Windows Hardware Compatibility program(WHCP) activities:

  • WHCP requirements – No change. Windows 10, version 1903 requirements remain applicable for Windows 10, version 1909 release.
  • Hardware Lab kit – No change. Since WHCP requirements will persist in Windows 10, version 1909, HLK will also remain the same. There will not be new HLK release in Windows 10, version 1909. While both Windows 10, version 1903 and 1909 OS can be used for Windows 10, version 1903 qualification, they will be recognized as meeting the Windows 10. Version 1903 qualification.
  • Errata – No change. All Windows 10, version 1903 errata will continue to be valid for Windows 10, version 1909 release.
  • HLK playlist – No change. HLK version 1903 playlist can be used for both Windows 10, version 1903 and 1909 release.
  • Driver signature – No change. Drivers meeting all the applicable Windows 10, version 1903 requirements, will be digitally signed with “v100.x86.19H1” or “v100.x64.19H1” signature attributes.
  • Submission – No change. Both Windows 10, version1903 and 1909 OS can be used for WHCP submission.
  • WHCP qualification – Windows 10, version 1903
  • Required OS version – Either Windows 10, version 1903 or 1909
  • HLK version – HLK version 1903
  • Playlist - HLK version 1903 playlist
Published Oct 18, 2019
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9 Comments

  • lenchau's avatar
    lenchau
    Copper Contributor

    Hello Naimmoh,

     

    Thanks for getting back to me on my HLK Windows 10 1909 driver testing question.

    This is my driver test package in Microsoft HW Partner Center below:

    You refer me to Microsoft Support Center: "https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/support"

    I tried to create a case last week there. At the end it quote me for $500.00 per support case when I tried to submit my case.

    I don't have a budget to pay for this driver testing phrase.

     

    Thank you.

    Len

     

    https://partner.microsoft.com/en-us/dashboard/hardware/driver/13836566152341106

     

    HLK Studio project test result:

     

    Driver tested on Windows 10 1909 with Failed to load report.

     

     

     

  • lenchau's avatar
    lenchau
    Copper Contributor

    Hi All,

    I have a question on HLK driver "Attestation signing" option for Windows 10 1903.

    My driver was tested with Windows10 1909 target, with HLK for Windows 10 1903 & 1909 platform supported.  If I certify my driver with  Attestation signing, will my driver work with all Windows 10 versions?

    The reason I ask  because in the HLK driver submission option, it says that if I select an "Attestation" signing then leave all platform check boxes un-check.

    Thanks in advance for your input.

    Len

  • Hi Lenchau, sorry for the delayed response!

     

    Can you please share some more details on the driver and what error you are encountering while testing with HLK for 1909. We would like to see HLK logs and any other error you seeing. Please reach out to Microsoft Customer Service Support team through this link - "https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/support" and they will assist you accordingly. Once you create a CSS ticket, a corresponding bug will be logged internally on this issue and all required teams will be involved for quick resolution. This is right way to get all the details(files, error logs etc) from partners.

    Please let us know if you face any difficulties creating CSS ticket.

     

    Thanks,

    Naim

     

  • lenchau's avatar
    lenchau
    Copper Contributor

    Hello,

    Is there any update for a reason that my certified for testing driver works with Windows 10 1903 but failed to load with Windows 10 1909?

    According to Naimmoh, HLK supported Windows 10 1903 & 1909 is the same certification.

    Thank you.

    Len

  • nononl710's avatar
    nononl710
    Copper Contributor

    Hi There,

     

    A customer having the same issue with our driver signed on the Partner Center portal. It was working fine on Windows 10 1809 and after an update to 1909 the driver does not load anymore. On the portal the signatures part of the driver included 19H1 which should be the right signature for both 1903 and 1909.

     

    I also need to resolve that ASAP, I also don't see options on the portal for 1909. Can anyone shade some light??

    Best Regards,

    Arnaud

     

     
  • lenchau's avatar
    lenchau
    Copper Contributor

    Hi Naimmoh,

     

    According to your comments "WHCP qualification – Windows 10, version 1903" and certified for Testing with Windows 10 1903 would work with Windows 10 1903 & 1909 OSes.

    But my driver got Certified for Testing with Windows 10 1903 OS, only works with Windows 10 1903 OS. Failed to load with Windows 10 1909 OS?

     

    Will a driver "WHCP qualification – Windows 10, version 1903" and certified for Testing with Windows 10 1903 would work with Windows 7, Windows Server, and Windows 10 IoT?

     

    Thank you.

    Len

  • lenchau's avatar
    lenchau
    Copper Contributor

    In addition, my driver does not load with other older Windows 10 version 1903. I ran HLK tests for the driver with Windows 10 1903 OS platform. It also failed to load with Windows server 2018.

     

    Thanks in advance.

    Len

  • lenchau's avatar
    lenchau
    Copper Contributor

    Does anyone know a reason of My Windows 10 certified for testing driver successfully installed an functions properly with Windows 10 1903 OS x86 & x64 platforms. But failed to load, a device shows a yellow bang with Windows 10 1909 x86 & x64 OSes?

     

    Thanks in advance.

    Len