Developer Resource Guide

Use these links to find commonly used resources, including key Web sites and information about developing hardware devices and drivers for Microsoft Windows operating systems.

WHDC References and Resources

	DDK MVP Expert Zone
	Specifications: Hardware and Firmware Standards
	MVPs and Community Resources for Developers
	Technical References for Engineers and Developers

Designing Devices and Systems

	Device Fundamentals: Overview
	Getting Started with the Windows Logo Program
	Platform Design Overview

Driver Development and Testing Resources

	Driver Installation
	Security, Reliability, and Performance
	Windows Driver Foundation
	How to Get Symbols
	Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN)

Developer Kits and Tools

	Debugging Tools for Windows - Overview
	IFS Kit - Installable File System Kit
	Windows Driver Development Kit: Overview
	Order the DVD Test Annex

Qualifying Devices and Systems for Logo Programs

	Driver Signing Requirements for Windows
	Qualification Service: Getting Started
	Test: Getting Started
	WHQL Support
	WHQL Submission Readme Form

Driver Maintenance Resources

	Microsoft Update Driver Publishing
	Driver Distribution and Winqual
	Windows Quality Online Services (Winqual)

Microsoft Newsgroups for Device Engineers and Driver Developers

	microsoft.public.development.device.drivers Windows Driver Development
	microsoft.public.windbg Debug Tools for Windows
	microsoft.public.windowsxp.winlogo "Designed for Windows" Logo Program

E-mail News for Developers

How to Subscribe to WHDC Newsletters

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