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Windows Logo Program Requirement and Policy Updates
The Windows Logo Program would like to inform partners of the following requirement and policy updates. You can find complete details on LogoPoint.
POLICY-0004 - Updated the definition of a GPU family.
POLICY-0009 - Added 30-day window to ship audit request.
POLICY-0017 - Updated the "allowable system update criteria" to enforce GPU family refresh for Windows 7.
POLICY-0018 - Changed the title and added systems to this policy.
POLICY-0020 - Updated for Windows Server 2008 R2.
POLICY-0021 - Clarified the policy for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 operating systems.
POLICY-0022 - Updated for Windows Server 2008 R2.
POLICY-0023 - Changed the title and removed the start date of the Previously Logoed Motherboard Program and Windows Logo Kit version.
POLICY-0027 - Clarified that there are two different form factors definitions, one for Windows Vista and another for Windows 7.
STREAM-0015 - Clarifies that even digital TV tuners must support channel changes.
STREAM-0021 - Extends BDA requirements for ISDB-T tuners until June 1, 2010. These devices can continue using Avstream architecture until then.
SYSFUND-0032 - Updated the reference to the correct documentation. Made changes in the design notes and applied it to the correct platforms.
SYSFUND-0090 - Reflects the WMC Extensibility aspect of SYSFUND-0216 in the device category for partner convenience and consistency.
SYSFUND-0218 - Correct enforcement date to June 1, 2010.
Logofest Event Registration Now Available
Registration is now open for the LogoFest event being held in Redmond, WA, April 27-30, 2009. The format for this event will be similar to those held in the past, with a mix of formal presentations, lots of testing time, and plenty of resources and technical experts to answer questions. Please visit the Logo events page for more information and to register for this event!
Save the Date: Windows 7 Logofest Events
The following Logofest events have been recently announced for Windows 7 logo submission. Attending one of these events will help your company to earn the Windows 7 logo.
Event, Location, Dates
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 a future Windows Logo Program Newsletter. We expect these events to fill quickly and encourage you to register for your preferred dates as soon as information becomes available.
Mandatory WLK 1.3 QFE001 Released on Microsoft Connect
This fix resolves a problem in Windows Logo Kit 1.3 where incorrect GUIDs would be used to identify the locations of log files. This fix will become mandatory for all submissions made to Winqual starting on February 12, 2009. After installing QFE001, you will need to regenerate any .cpk files that were generated before the QFE was installed. WLK 1.3 QFE001 is available on the Microsoft Windows Logo Kit site on Microsoft Connect at https://connect.microsoft.com/site/sitehome.aspx?SiteID=668.
Reminder: Winqual Down for Maintenance on February 12, 2009
The Windows Quality Online Services (Winqual) Web site ( https://winqual.microsoft.com) will be unavailable due to regularly scheduled maintenance from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Pacific Standard Time on Thursday, February 12, 2009. Please note that the Winqual Web site is unavailable during the second Thursday of each month. Please contact the Winqual Team with any questions or feedback. Thank you.
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