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Windows Hardware Compatibility Program Guidance for Windows 11, version 23H2

AndyW on Sep 27 2023 09:12 AM
In support of the annual feature update, the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program (WHCP) will also release a Hardware ...
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Windows Server Catalog Changes to Support New Windows Server 2022 Network Additional Qualifications

Sandy_Arthur on Sep 07 2022 06:27 PM
Windows Server Catalog changes to ensure that customers who rely on the Windows Server logo will be able to identify net...
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WHCP guidance for Windows 10, version 22H2

Naim_Mohammad on Jul 29 2022 01:00 PM
Windows 10, version 22H2 will not bring updates to the WHCP. The guidelines from Windows 10, version 2004 still apply. P...
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Windows Server 2022 Mass Storage SDDC AQ Process - Test and Submission Guidance

Sandy_Arthur on Aug 31 2021 02:42 PM
The Azure Stack HCI program does not require SDDC Premium AQ for Storage for Windows Server 2022. The Azure Stack Hub pr...
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Updated Instructions for "Mandatory Check, Update and Validate of Hardware Dev Center (HDC) Profile"

Sandy_Arthur on Jul 15 2021 01:43 PM
These are updated instructions for the previous "Mandatory Check, Update and Validate of Hardware Dev Center (HDC) Profi...
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Mandatory Check, Update and Validate of Hardware Dev Center (HDC) Profile

Sandy_Arthur on Jun 22 2021 01:06 PM
Microsoft is performing updates to the HDC, which requires all vendors to check, update and validate their HDC Profile
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Changes to driver signing for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Server 2008

Naim_Mohammad on Jun 17 2021 11:51 AM
Effective June 17, 2021, utilize these steps to sign drivers for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2008...
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Changes to driver publication for Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Server 2008

Naim_Mohammad on Jun 17 2021 11:48 AM
On June 17, 2021, Microsoft will discontinue the publication of drivers for these versions of Windows to Windows Update....
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Private Cloud Simulator package for Windows Server 2022

Sandy_Arthur on Jun 07 2021 07:22 PM
The Private Cloud Simulator package for Windows Server 2022 is now available to use for Network Adapter and other testin...
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Hardware Dev Center Submission Portal is now accepting Windows Server 2022 Submissions

Sandy_Arthur on Jun 01 2021 08:08 PM
The Hardware Dev Center Submission Portal is now accepting Windows Server 2022 submissions for chipset drivers, drivers ...
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Windows Hardware Compatibility Program testing for Windows Server 2022

Sandy_Arthur on May 27 2021 04:33 PM
The Hardware Lab Kit (HLK) for Windows Server 2022 hardware and software testing for Windows Hardware Compatibility Prog...
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Windows 10, version 21H1 release (WHCP)

Naim_Mohammad on Feb 15 2021 11:51 PM
The Windows 10, version 21H1 release will not bring updates to the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program and will follo...
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Windows Server vNext LTSC base Requirements changes related to Security

Sandy_Arthur on Jun 19 2020 03:21 PM
The Requirements related to Trusted Platform Module, UEFI and Secure Boot, needed for certification of systems for Windo...
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Now accepting Windows 10, version 2004 submissions

Naim_Mohammad on May 12 2020 04:16 PM
Windows Hardware Compatibility Program
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Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 submissions after end of Extended Support

Andrew_Kovar on Dec 03 2019 03:00 PM
Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 driver submissions for the Windows Hardware Compatibility Prog...
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Welcome to the new Windows Hardware Certification Blog space!

keithke on Mar 12 2019 08:32 AM
Welcome to the new Windows Hardware Certification Blog! The HLK/HCK Blog now has a new location and name "Windows Hardwa...
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Windows Compatible Product List is now live!

HWCert-Migrated on Mar 12 2019 07:16 AM
First published on MSDN on Dec 17, 2018 We are happy to announce today that the Windows Compatible Product List is now L...
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Schedule Custom Reports for your Driver Failure Details

HWCert-Migrated on Mar 12 2019 07:16 AM
First published on MSDN on Oct 08, 2018 Using APIs to pull your driver failure details just got a lot easier.
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Accepting Windows 10, version 1809 and Windows Server 2019 submissions

HWCert-Migrated on Mar 12 2019 07:16 AM
First published on MSDN on Oct 02, 2018 The Windows Hardware Lab Kit (HLK) has been updated to support Windows 10, versi...
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Advanced search using driver attributes now available

HWCert-Migrated on Mar 12 2019 07:16 AM
First published on MSDN on Sep 28, 2018 We are excited to announce a powerful search experience in Hardware Partner Cent...

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BrunoRamosdeMatos
in Windows Hardware Compatibility Program for Windows 11, version 22H2 on Sep 25 2023 11:57 AM
Hello Everyone, I hope this message finds you well. I have recently assumed responsibility for the Windows hardware certification process of a driver developed by our company. I am striving to grasp some finer details pertinent to our unique case, relating to deploying the WHQL infrastructure, condu...
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djg_goran
in Now accepting Windows 11, version 21H2 submissions on Aug 24 2023 03:19 AM
Hi All, I tried to download compatibility list fromhttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/test/hlk/where in section:Download Windows Hardware Compatibility playlistthere is linkDownload the Windows Hardware Compatibility playlist as a zip file I downloaded it and I got:Filters.zip I thou...
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Rahuldeole
in Windows Hardware Compatibility Program guidance for Windows 10, version 21H2 on Aug 05 2023 03:25 AM
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kellychen
in Windows Hardware Compatibility Program for Windows 11, version 22H2 on Mar 10 2023 12:13 AM
Hi, We found "Windows Driver Project" checkbox is different in Win11 22H2 build 22621 and build 22000. We create a new project in the Windows 11 HLK 22H2 build 22621. Target device select a USB smart card reader which installed UMDF2 driver. Steps to repro: Go to Project menu → Click Create project ...
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adalberto_delvalle
in Windows 11 & Server 2022 HLK kit guidance for creating new submission packages for Windows 11, v21H2 on Feb 15 2023 03:39 PM
Estimada comunidad. Soy un usuario nuevo y aun no tengo experiencia en la comunidad, por tal motivo pido disculpas si no estoy en el foro correcto. Soy un ensamblador de computadoras de escritorio y necesito obtener una certificación de compatibilidad con windows 11 o 10 para mis equipos, por tal mo...
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