Windows Hardware Certification Kit USB-IF Testing

Updated: February 8, 2012

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This paper provides information about the Hardware Certification Kit (HCK) USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) testing requirements for Windows operating systems. It provides guidelines for hardware vendors and device manufacturers to prepare their USB devices and host controllers for Windows Hardware Certification submission.

This information applies for the following operating systems:

Windows 8 Consumer Preview
Windows Server 8 Beta
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows 7
Windows Server 2008
Windows Vista

Included in this white paper:

UsbController.UsbifCertification and UsbDevices.UsbifCertification Requirements Overview
Windows Hardware Certification Submission Options
Acquiring USB-IF Certification