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ACTION REQUIRED: HDC API users may need to update code for accessing submission blobs by Aug 28th

Cymoki on Jul 17 2024 11:05 AM
Changes to HDC's API may require users to update their code. 
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Windows Hardware Compatibility Program Guidance for Windows 11, version 23H2

AndyW on Sep 27 2023 09:12 AM
In support of the annual feature update, the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program (WHCP) will also release a Hardware ...
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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...
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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...

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Daniel_Hogue
in Windows Hardware Compatibility Program Guidance for Windows 11, version 23H2 on Jul 17 2024 08:59 AM
My CPU is not listed as supported by Windows 11 but when I look at the System Information it shows as: Intel Core i7-7500 CPU @ 2.70 MHz, 2 coeur, 4 processeur logiqueswhich should be supported ccause it have multi core and sufficient speed.This PC was running Windows 11 in beta. Could the processor...
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jackykuo17
in Windows Hardware Compatibility Program Guidance for Windows 11, version 23H2 on Jul 05 2024 07:45 PM
Spoiler (Highlight to read)I have a question about WHLK.W11 23H2 OS has been releasedW11 23H2 WHLK is issued can not create packet my email is email address removed for privacy reasonsI have a question about WHLK.W11 23H2 OS has been releasedW11 23H2 WHLK is issued can not create packet my email is ...
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kangjia1505
in Windows Hardware Compatibility Program - Guidance for Windows 11, version 24H2 Release on Jun 30 2024 11:12 PM
Hi,When i try to run 'HyperVisor Code Integrity Readiness Test' on win server 2025.It show error about cannot load my driver.And I try to set Deivce Guard config but it dodn't work.Can you give me some information or any tips?Thank you more.
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glenn45mann
in WHCP guidance for Windows 10, version 22H2 on Jun 26 2024 10:18 AM
Is there any chance that the intel core i7-6500 cpu @2.50 Ghz will be eligible for windows 11 upgrage?thx Glenn45mann
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LOGANATHAN_RANGANATHAN
in Pre-submission testing for UEFI submissions on May 04 2024 08:42 AM
For SHIM testing. Use the following package for EFI Shell. Release 23H2 · pbatard/UEFI-Shell · GitHub
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