Get Ready for Windows 7

Now is the time to get ready for Windows 7. For an overview, watch this video from Partner Readiness Day.

TO help your product achieve Windows 7 compatibility, we are planning a few workshops focused on Application Compatibility.
"Contact us" to see check if there is a Windows 7 workshop planned in your city.

Test and Verify For Compatibility

Start testing your applications and device drivers early to verify compatibility and, if necessary, update your code base to help ensure that your customers have a great experience with Windows 7. All the resources you need are available on Windows Application Compatibility.

Qualify for the "Compatible with Windows 7" logo

If your product is already verified compatible with Windows 7, you are encouraged to maximize the value of your investment by demonstrating your product passes Microsoft-endorsed standards for compatibility and reliability on Windows 7-based PCs.

In fact, the new Windows 7 Software Logo Toolkit (WSLK) enables partners to quickly self-test for specific, commonly identified application issues that can help partners improve customer satisfaction and lower support costs. Check out this video to learn more!

Tell the World you’re Ready!

1. Display your compatibility status on your website and system specs
   It's important to let your customers know you are ready by updating your product and support Web pages and your packaging and marketing collateral to list your 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7 support status.
2. Get listed in the Windows 7 Compatibility Center and reach millions
   Today, millions of customers and sales professionals use the Windows Compatibility Center to discover compatible devices and applications. Be sure your products get listed in the Windows 7 Compatibility Center by submitting your compatibility status or pledging your support on the Product Submission Page.
3. Display the "Compatible with Windows 7" logo on product packaging
   Distinguish your product by displaying the "Compatible with Windows 7" logo on your product communicates a commitment to compatibility to customers looking for products they can be confident will work on their Windows 7-based PCs. The first step to gaining these benefits is to begin testing your products to earn the logo.

Invest in the New and Unique Windows 7 Capabilities

Partners can unlock new value with a collection of new features introduced in Windows 7 that improve how users discover and interact with applications and devices connected to their PC. Microsoft invested in key areas that offer exciting new opportunities for partners. An overview of these opportunities is also discussed in this video.

Richer Application Experiences

Device-specific applications are another way to extend your brand and services. Get started taking advantage of new opportunities in Windows 7 by evaluating the Windows 7 Developer Guide and reviewing several new Windows 7 Application Developer white papers.