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The Windows Hardware Logo Requirements that go into effect on June 1, 2009, have now been locked.
Please refer to LogoPoint as the primary source for viewing these requirements. For improved readability, these requirements are also available as Microsoft Word documents on the WinQual web site. Please note that these documents will NOT reflect the final locked requirements until after the monthly refresh of these documents which is scheduled for mid-January.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our partners for their feedback in the past months. This feedback has improved the quality and applicability of the Windows Hardware Logo Requirements.
The Netbook and Ultra Mobile PC market continues to evolve. In early 2009, the Windows Hardware Logo team plans to revisit these form factors and identify changes (if any) to the requirements for achieving the logo for these form factors. In line with the Windows Hardware Logo team procedures, any proposed changes to these form factors will be announced in the Logo Newsletter and are subject to partner feedback.
Windows Logo Program Requirement Updates
The Windows Logo Program would like to inform partners of the following requirement updates. You can find complete details on LogoPoint.
CONNECT-0121 - Removed Section 3. Self-powered 1394 device propagates the power bus through each connector.
DISPLAY-0063 - Digital connector requirement on displays pushed out to June 2010 for Windows 7 Logo.
DISPLAY-0065 - Noted that this requirement does not apply to Network Projectors.
DISPLAY-0069 - Noted that this requirement does not apply to Projectors.
DISPLAY-0105 - Noted that this requirement does not apply to Network Projectors.
DISPLAY-0104 - Noted that password need not be enabled by default.
GRAPHICS-0001 - Minor language clarifications based on partner feedback.
GRAPHICS-0002 - Clarified memory requirements are number of active connections.
GRAPHICS-0020 - Noted that DX10 is required for all Windows 7 Logo desktops, mobile devices, and AIOs by December 1, 2009.
GRAPHICS-0032 - Clarified the wording on YUV requirements.
GRAPHICS-0042 - Corrected errors in Design Notes section.
GRAPHICS-0046 - Significant rewording to clarify intent. Required from December 1, 2009.
GRAPHICS-0047 - Retired on December 31, 2008, based on partner feedback and internal discussions.
GRAPHICS-0053 - Retired on December 31, 2008, based on partner feedback and internal discussions.
GRAPHICS-0055 - Removed outdated 480i and 576i mode requirements.
GRAPHICS-0071 - Clarified the "accuracy" requirements on EDID.
GRAPHICS-0074 - Numerous edits based on feedback. Noted digital connectors not required until June 1, 2010.
NETMEDIA-0008 - Modified Design Notes to help clarify requirement.
NETMEDIA-0009 - Modified Design Notes to help clarify requirement.
NETMEDIA-0011 - Minor terminology updates for clarification.
NETMEDIA-0012 - Minor terminology updates for clarification.
NETMEDIA-0027 - Retired on December 31, 2008, as this is more of a DMP requirement.
NETMEDIA-0032 - Removed incorrect/non-existent tags.
NETMEDIA-0070 - Clarified that Audio seek is recommended but not required until June 1, 2010.
NETMEDIA-0072 - Clarified requirement for devices that do not offer direct volume controls.
POLICY-0027 - We are expanding the UMPC category to mobile systems with a 10.2 inch screen size.
STORAGE-0018 - Added footnote seven.
STREAM-0007 - Removed references to VMR and VMR9 in connection with MFT.
STREAM-0013 - Retired outdated requirement on December 31, 2008.
STREAM-0064 - Retired on December 31, 2008, due to difficulty in testing.
STREAM-0032 - Clarified requirement with updated information.
STREAM-0033 - Minor updates based on partner feedback.
SYSFUND-0192 - Noted that DX10 is required for all Windows 7 Logo desktop, mobile devices,and AIOs by December 1, 2009.
SYSFUND-0201 - Added an alternative option for the marker file for those who do not have a PCI Vendor ID.
New Driver Quality Rating (DQR) Policy Published. Existing DQR Requirements Being Retired Effective Jan 1, 2009.
Device (DEVFUND-0027) and System (SYSFUND-0040) requirements for Driver Quality Rating are being retired at this time, effective Jan 1, 2009. Winqual will continue to show the DQR metric for drivers. Partners are encouraged to review their driver quality ratings on Winqual and address any driver issues proactively. A new policy (POLICY-0030) for device drivers and systems has been published in LogoPoint. Per this policy, DQR will be applicable throughout the lifecycle of the logoed or signed product, not just at submission time. The details of the logic for calculating DQR as well as the process for implementing this policy are currently under review. Partners can send in their suggestions for implementing DQR logic or process through LogoPoint Feedback for POLICY-0030. Suggestions can also be emailed to dqrpilot@microsoft.com.
Windows Start Button Logo License Agreement for Keyboard and Systems Manufacturers V1.2 Clarification Questions
Recently, there have been some questions raised about the Windows Flag Logo or Windows Vista Start Button Logo and other application icons used on keyboards under the terms of the Windows Start Button Logo License Agreement for Keyboard and Systems Manufacturers. Microsoft would like to clarify policy on this subject manner.
The Windows Start Button Logo License Agreement for Keyboard and Systems Manufacturers V1.2 clearly indicates that the Windows Flag Logo or Windows Vista Start Button Logo and other application icons licensed under that agreement may only be used for one function.
Exhibit 2 states the following:
For Products with the Application Icon:
(i) Product must meet all the applicable requirements in the keyboard and Scan Code Specifications located at http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/archive/scancode.mspx and
(ii) The Application Icon may only be used on Product keys that generate the proper scan codes to launch the Windows Operating System Application menu for the application that is in use when the key is pressed.
For Products with the Windows Flag Logo or the Windows Vista Start Button Logo:
(i) Product must meet all the applicable requirements in the keyboard and Scan Code Specifications located at http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/archive/scancode.mspx
(ii) The Windows Flag Logo or the Windows Vista Start Button Logo may only be used on Product keys that generate the proper scan codes to launch the Windows Operating System start menu, and
(iii) Licensee must comply with the requirements set forth in the document entitled, Windows Vista Hardware Start Button Specification document (which may be amended from time to time) located at (or such successor URL as Microsoft may designate from time to time). http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/winlogo/hwrequirements.mspx
If the keyboard is not distributed with a version of the Windows operating system, then the keys are required to be implemented as non-functional or removed.
WLAN Announcement
With the release of the RTM of the Windows Logo Kit (WLK) 1.3, WLAN devices must use WLK 1.3 for logos for Vista submissions. WLK 1.3 will be available for download via Microsoft Connect. We will stop accepting WLK 1.2 for WLAN submissions ninety (90) days after the release of WLK 1.3.
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