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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...
5,225

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...
3,186

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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APIs now available for complete Driver lifecycle management

HWCert-Migrated on Mar 12 2019 07:16 AM
First published on MSDN on Aug 29, 2018 One of the consistent themes the Hardware Dev Center team hears from the Partner...
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Errata filter database lookup is now available via Hardware Dev Center

HWCert-Migrated on Mar 12 2019 07:16 AM
First published on MSDN on Aug 15, 2018 We are pleased to announce that the Errata filter database, which was previously...

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SdB3003
in Hardware Dev Center Submission Portal is now accepting Windows Server 2022 Submissions on Nov 16 2022 12:12 PM
I'm currently testing a network driver with Server 2022 Core and the recommended VHLK. When running an NDIS test ndistest.exe throws an error which states that a dependency cannot be found. Is this issue already known and does Microsoft provide an updated VHLK?
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Gorkem1304
in WHCP guidance for Windows 10, version 22H2 on Nov 13 2022 10:53 PM
Thank you
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steveleo77
in WHCP guidance for Windows 10, version 22H2 on Nov 06 2022 02:22 PM
@Prabhakaran_M Yes, you are correct. 
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David_Ostrove
in WHCP guidance for Windows 10, version 22H2 on Oct 30 2022 01:38 PM
I am trying to set up LEXMARK MB2236adw to work with my Windows 11 GOOGLE DESKTOP
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wangzc
in Changes to the Static Tools Test for Windows Server 2016 on Oct 20 2022 07:36 PM
Hello, HWCert-Migrated : I read your article. Do you understand my question? I set my hardware device to "Other Bridge Devices", and set Class=Sample in the inf file.When I use the HLK test my driver, the test result of "Static Tools Logo Test" is failed！The description is as follows: DVL test faile...
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