Windows Certification Program Policies and Processes

Updated: November 13, 2012
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This paper provides information about the Windows Hardware Certification. It provides high-level guidelines on certification testing policies, product submission, and business requirements.

This information applies for the following operating systems:

Windows 8
Windows Server 2012
Windows 7
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2008
Windows Vista
Windows XP

What’s New:

Added Windows RT connected devices, specialized PC, updated details for multifunction device testing and docking stations.

Included in this white paper: 

• Overview of Windows Hardware Certification
• General Certification Concepts, Policies, and Processes
• General Certification Testing Policies
• Submission Requirements
• Post-Certification Requirements
• Submission Types That Don’t Require Complete Testing
• Fee Structure
• Testing Policies for Devices
• Testing Policies for Client Systems
• UEFI Requirements for Systems and Devices
• Testing Policies for Server Systems