Now accepting Windows 11, version 21H2 submissions
Published Jun 24 2021 01:07 PM 23.1K Views
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Windows 11, version 21H2 hardware driver submissions for Windows Hardware Compatibility Program (WHCP) are now being accepted at the Partner Center for Windows Hardware. The updated version of the Windows Hardware Lab Kit (HLK), along with updated playlists for testing Windows 11, version 21H2 hardware may be downloaded from Hardware Lab Kit. As with previous releases of the HLK, this version is intended for exclusive testing for Windows 11, version 21H2. Previous version of the HLK remain available at HLK Kits.

 

Windows 11, version 21H2 WHCP Playlists

The table below illustrates the playlists needed for testing each architecture: Link -   HLKPlaylist

Testing Target Architecture

Applicable Playlist(s)

x64

HLK Version 21H2 CompatPlaylist x64 ARM64.xml

ARM64*

HLK Version 21H2 CompatPlaylist x64 ARM64.xml

HLK Version 21H2 CompatPlaylist ARM64_x86_on_ARM64.xml

HLK Version 21H2 CompatPlaylist ARM64_x64_on_ARM64.xml

*Testing for ARM64 requires validation in a separate mode for each playlist. Please refer to the HLK ARM64 Getting Started Guide for details on ARM64 HLK client setup and playlist use.


Windows 11, version 21H2 – Submissions on Hardware Dev Center

When making WHCP submissions for the Windows 11, version 21H2 certification, use the following target in Partner Center:

Submission Target

Windows Hardware Compatibility Program – Client, version 21H2


Windows 11, version 21H2 based systems may ship with drivers that have achieved compatibility with Windows 10, version 2004 until October 22, 2021.
Partners looking to achieve compatibility for systems shipping with Windows 11, version 21H2 Release may factory-install drivers for components that achieved compatibility with Windows 10, version 2004 until October 22, 2021.
Errata 81316 is available to filter the “System Logo Check” failure seen when testing Windows 11, version 21H2 based systems with Windows 10, Version 2004 qualified drivers. To apply, download the latest errata filter package.

25 Comments
Copper Contributor

Hi All,

I have some question, so now we can submit Win11 21H2 or Win 10 21H2?

Thanks~

Microsoft

Yo can make submissions for Windows 11, version 21H2.

Copper Contributor

Hi @Naim_Mohammad ,

 

I've got "Client, version 21H2" certification with HLK_21390. Can we use this certification on Win 11 21H2 directly? Or need to test on HLK_22000.1 for Windows 11, version 21H2 submissions?

 

Thanks!

Copper Contributor

Hi @Naim_Mohammad ,

 

Thank you for your advice . it is so helpful to me.

 

Thanks

Microsoft

You can use 21390 for cert & submissions but its always recommended to use the latest builds. So, 21390 will continue to work for submissions for Win11 v21H2.

Copper Contributor

Hi @Naim_Mohammad ,

 

Do you mean that the cert with 21390 is also for Win11 21H2 ?

Because it was announced for the Windows October 2021 Release.

Is not for Win10 21H2?

Microsoft

@Cintia_H Yes, its for Win11, 21H2.

Copper Contributor

Hi @Naim_Mohammad ,

 

My driver submission for Windows 11 failed in state Validation without any error report or explanation. What can I do to troubleshoot this failure?

 

 

 

Microsoft

@Joseph_Hsiao Can you please log a ticket here for this issue and CSS team will assist you accordingly. CSS link - Windows developer support – Windows app development (microsoft.com)

Copper Contributor

@Naim_Mohammad, Could you provide more detailed steps for how to log a ticket in the link?

Copper Contributor

@Naim_Mohammad Does the Win 11 submission include the x86 version

Copper Contributor

@Naim_Mohammad  We have encountered a serious problem. Do you know how to pass win10 HLK with Win10 OS v.21390 and with in-box driver? We failed the item named "static tools logo test". Thanks a lot.

 

Copper Contributor

My submissions for Win 11 are stuck on Validation stage for several days already. 

Microsoft

Apologies for the inconvenience! Please refer this post for the reason and next steps - Windows 11 & Server 2022 HLK kit guidance for creating new submission packages for Windows 11, v21H2...

Brass Contributor

"Does the Win 11 submission include the x86 version"

 

@emil_zheng

no because Windows 11 will be a 64bit only OS.   there will not be a 32bit/x86 version of Win11

Copper Contributor

@erpmanila3w 

no because Windows 11 will be a 64bit only OS.   there will not be a 32bit/x86 version of Win11

 

May I know where did you get the information?

Copper Contributor

Hi @Naim_Mohammad ,

 

Is a driver that passed Windows 11, version 21H2 HLK able to use on Windows 10, version 2004 through windows update?

Should our drivers need to pass both submissions for Windows 10, version 21H1 and Windows 11, version 21H2 after October 22, 2021?

Microsoft

@Naim_Mohammadyou mentioned "Windows 11, version 21H2 based systems may ship with drivers that have achieved compatibility with Windows 10, version 2004 until October 22, 2021." , how about after Oct 22? Whether all drivers must be Compatibility with Win11? Thanks!  

Microsoft

@Linag_he yes, after Oct 22, drivers certified with Win11 will only be allowed on Win11 devices for WHCP cert.

Copper Contributor

@Naim_Mohammad ,

 

We're in the midst of Printer Driver certification for Windows 11 and encountered an error constantly on 'TDI filters and LSPs are not allowed' test. We tried using VM and Physical PC but no luck.

 

Below is the error message we got from HLK Manager:
error.png

We would like to check if you have any guide on how to resolve this issue. Appreciate your help! 

 

Thank you and kind regards,

Anacel

 

Copper Contributor

@Naim_Mohammad 

Now I have got approved for my Win11 client as below:

Qualification level: Certified for Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Program – Client family version 21H2, x64

 

Does it mean our product pass HLK test on Windows11? Thanks!

Copper Contributor

We have the same question as @Haowei_lo below. Do two separate submissions need to be made?

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Haowei_lo Occasional Visitor
‎Aug 19 2021 07:13 PM
 

Hi @Naim_Mohammad ,

 

Is a driver that passed Windows 11, version 21H2 HLK able to use on Windows 10, version 2004 through windows update?

Should our drivers need to pass both submissions for Windows 10, version 21H1 and Windows 11, version 21H2 after October 22, 2021?

Copper Contributor

If I want to issue a new Keyboard Product, does it need to be HLK Tested Certified to all currently supported OS (WIN10 and WIN11) or does it only need to be HLK Tested / Certified to the latest WIN11 HLK?

Copper Contributor

Hi All,

 

I tried to download compatibility list from

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/test/hlk/

where in section:

Download Windows Hardware Compatibility playlist

there is link

Download the Windows Hardware Compatibility playlist as a zip file

 

I downloaded it and I got:

Filters.zip

 

I thought that I get zip file that contains compatibility playlist. but I got archive that contains filter files.

 

Is this expected?

 

 

 

Copper Contributor

Hello
A manufacturer's workstation that appears Certified for Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Program – Client family version 21H2, x64 may mean that it is Microsoft Windows 11 Hardware Compatibility List?

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