We have discovered that the “Bluetooth – Optional – HciExtensions (Development and Integration)” test in the HLK 1703 kit will cause a bug check on the secondary machine approximately 15 minutes after the test is complete. While the bug check does not affect the overall test result, it can interrupt the automation process. To avoid…
New Windows Logo License Agreement is now available
Dear Valued Partners, The new Windows Logo License Agreement is now available in the Hardware Dev Center and Sysdev. There are two substantive changes to the existing Agreement: · Added a definition for Icon(s) · Revised the definition for Logo(s) for more clarity. In addition, we updated the Exhibits to align with our new Windows…
HLK Compatibility Program Playlist Update for May 16, 2017
The Windows Hardware Compatibility Program uses an official playlist to determine which devices meet the requirements for compatibility with Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server Software Defined (WSSD) program, and Azure Stack certification. The HLK Compatibility Playlists 1607 (version 3) and 1703 (version 2) Compatibility Playlist have been updated and can be downloaded from…
Notification of Discontinuance for the Windows 10 Compatibility artwork
Dear Valued Partners, With the expansion of our Windows OS family we are changing the way we communicate compatibility with Windows, so you can simplify how you explain to your customers how your hardware and software works with Windows. For any Windows compatible products, you can make factual references to express compatibility, including on your…
Update to System.Server.Assurance requirement
The System.Server.Assurance certification requirement for the current Long Term Servicing Branch (LTSB) of Windows Server 2016 (version 1607) has been updated. You can view the updated requirement on MSDN via the following link: https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/hardware/commercialize/design/compatibility/systems#system.server.assurance The requirement to support the Hardware Security Test Interface (HSTI) is now conditional based upon the generation of server-class systems being…
Submissions using Windows 10, version 1703 are now being accepted!
The Windows Hardware Lab Kit (HLK) has been updated to support Windows 10, version 1703. The HLK is available for download on the Hardware Dev Center: https://aka.ms/hlk_dlc Version 1703 of the HLK enforces the Windows 10 hardware requirements and polices posted at https://aka.ms/compatreq and is designed for testing the following Windows 10 releases: Client version 1703…
Windows 10 Driver Distribution via Windows Hardware Dev Center
When creating a shipping label for Windows Update using the Windows Hardware Dev Center, the versions of Windows 10 that you can select are based on the versions that were submitted with your HCK/HLK package or attestation submission selections. The Windows 10 version you select for publishing will be set as the minimum version of…
Attestation Signing Submissions and Certification Verification Reports transitioning to the Windows Hardware Dev Center
In November 2016, the phased transition from SysDev (sysdev.microsoft.com) to the new Windows Hardware Dev Center began. The initial phase included the transition of HCK/HLK device submissions and has now been completed. The next phase of the transition will include Attestation signing and is detailed below. For further details on the overall transition to the new…
HLK Compatibility Program Playlist and Additional Qualification Update for November 15th, 2016
The Windows Hardware Compatibility Program uses an official playlist to determine which tests must be successfully completed for devices and systems to be compatible with Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016. The latest playlist can be downloaded at https://sysdev.microsoft.com/en-US/Hardware/compatibilityplaylists. This playlist is optional for the next 90 days, after which it will be required by the…
Driver Distribution Change for Windows 10, version 1607
Version 1607 of the Windows HLK enables you to distribute drivers to specific Windows 10 versions through Windows Update. When you distribute to a specific version of Windows 10, the Hardware Dev Portal submission must contain HLK results for that version. If distributing to all Windows 10 versions, you must include results for each version…