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The Windows Hardware Quality Labs Testing Agreement Version 2.1 is set to expire on April 14, 2009.
The new Windows Logo Program Testing Agreement is available for signing at this time. In version 2.2 sections were added related to metadata collection and distribution rights.
All companies will be required to sign a new version of the Windows Logo Program Testing Agreement in order to continue to make logo submissions. Companies who do not have an active Windows Logo Program Testing Agreement (version 2.2 or higher) on file will be blocked from submitting after April 14, 2009.
WLK 1.3 QFE001 to be Released on Microsoft Connect
New Support Alias for WLK 1.3 and Windows 7 Beta
The Windows Logo Kit (WLK) 1.3 test kit provides a preview of the Windows 7 logo tests. We expect these tests to detect driver problems that were not uncovered earlier. These tests will also validate new features and aspects of the drivers. We actively encourage hardware partners to test your hardware with Windows 7 and the WLK 1.3 kit. A new support alias, WLK13@microsoft.com, has been set up to assist you. This is a free service for our partners for Windows 7 testing support only. This e-mail alias can be used for: 1. Addressing general issues with the WLK 1.3 kit. 2. Interpreting test failures encountered during your testing. 3. Assistance in filing bugs for Windows 7 operating system or Windows 7 test issues. 4. Expediting CSS incidents filed for technical issues in meeting Windows 7 requirements. CSS incidents to resolve hardware/driver issues for Windows 7 requirements, opened on your behalf through this alias, will be paid for by the logo program. All other support-related incidents should go through the normal support channels.
Windows Logo Program Testing Policies for the WLK 1.4 Test Kit Release
The Windows Logo Program will begin accepting Windows 7 logo submissions for both devices and systems when the last release candidate (RC) of the Windows 7 operating system becomes available. The WLK 1.4 test kit will be required for all submission categories and operating systems sixty (60) days after the last RC release. WLK versions 1.2 and 1.3 will be retired sixty (60) days after the WLK 1.4 test kit is released.
New "Device Fundamentals" Tests for WLK 1.3
In Windows Logo Kit (WLK) 1.3, the Device Fundamentals set of tests have been reconfigured to be the core part of all the device logo programs.
In addition to the existing driver reliability tests, the following new automated tests have been added to the Device Fundamentals suite of tests in WLK 1.3:
1. PnPDTest with Concurrent IO in Parallel with DevPathExer - This test checks for compliance with DEVFUND-0043 requirement. This test will be applicable for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 device submissions only.
2. Reinstall with IO - This test checks for compliance with DEVFUND-0030 requirement. This test is applicable for Windows Vista and all later operating systems.
3. Embedded Signature Check - This test validates compliance with DEVFUND-0029 and is applicable for Windows Vista and all later operating systems.
In addition, the following tests are currently available as manual tests in the WLK 1.3.
1. Device Install Check - This test validates compliance with the DEVFUND-0006 requirement.
2. Driver Install Check - This test validates compliance with the DEVFUND-0005 requirement.
3. WDF Verifier - This test validates compliance with three different requirements regarding KMDF drivers.
These tests will be applicable for Windows Vista and later operating systems. The steps to execute these tests are described in the WLK 1.3 documentation.
DEVFUND-0005 and DEVFUND-0006 are existing requirements that are currently not tested in the kit. Addition of these tests to the kit will help address this gap in coverage and provides a uniform method for all partners to ensure that their devices meet these requirements. The manual tests are not mandatory in WLK 1.3.
The WLK Team is developing automated tests to replace these manual tests. The automated tests are planned to be released in WLK 1.4 and will be required for logo submissions.
Partners are encouraged to review the test documentation and run these manual tests on their devices and drivers to ensure that your devices and drivers will meet the requirements when automated tests are released with WLK 1.4.
Save the Date: Windows 7 Logofest Events
The Windows Logo team is pleased to announce three new Logofest events for Windows 7 logo submission. Attending one of these events will help your company to earn the Windows 7 logo.
Event, Location, Dates
Microsoft Campus, Building 20, Redmond, WA, April 27-30, 2009
Grand Hyatt Hotel, Taipei, Taiwan, May 11-14, 2009
Golden Tulip Hotel, Prague, Czech Republic, June 15-19, 2009
More Information Coming Soon
Details on how to register will be announced in the Windows Logo Program Newsletter in early February. We expect these events to fill quickly and encourage you to register for your preferred dates as soon as information becomes available.
Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) Logo Program
Using Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) logoed authentication methods ensures compatibility with Microsoft's EAPHOST framework. Therefore, native support for EAP is available as an optional program. Partners can use the EAP logo program to ensure their compatibility with the EAPHOST framework. For more information on the EAP Logo Program, see the EAP requirements under the Network category on LogoPoint.
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