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Windows Logo Kit QFE 304: Critical Updates for DTM Harness
Quick Fix Engineering (QFE) 304 for the Windows Logo Kit (WLK) is now available on the WHDC Web site. This QFE fixes a major cause for corrupted log on Winqual submissions as well as addressing several issues in the DTM harness:
• Log file copy. Log files generated on the client were not being successfully copied to the controller. The situation could have resulted in missing log files during submission rollup or in a failed Winqual submission.
• UpdateFilters.exe. Windows Logo Kit 1.0.c shipped without a version of the UpdateFilters.exe binary. This QFE adds the appropriate version of the UpdateFilters.exe to the controller.
• Submission rollup log. Summary log file generated in the submission rollup included results applied from the filter process. The situation may have caused submission results to be out of sync with the Winqual filter process and/or the WLK log review tool.
• Network Gatherer. During test setup, some LAN devices were mistakenly identified by the gatherer as WLAN devices on Windows XP systems. This action prevented users from running the WLAN logo program on Windows XP since the apparent system configuration did not match the minimum requirements (the required LAN device only shows as a WLAN device).
• SQLDataReader exception. Concurrent SQLDataReader queries caused an exception when calling DeviceScript.ConnectToDataStore() or DeviceScript.ConnectToNamedDataStore(). Note: Microsoft highly recommends that this QFE be installed on all DTM 1.0.c controllers immediately.
Registration Now Available: Windows Server 2008 LogoFest Events
The Windows Logo team is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the upcoming Windows Server 2008 LogoFest events.
Please note that the event dates have been changed to:
• December 10-13, 2007 (4 days)
• January 21-24, 2008 (4 days)
Each of these events will be held at Building 20 on the Microsoft Corporate Campus in Redmond, Washington. These events are for hardware partners who have signed the Logo License Agreement LLA 10.1 with Microsoft. Attending the event helps your company to earn the Windows Server 2008 logo and help products that are ready for the Windows Server 2008 platform to move to market faster. Registration:
We expect spaces for these events to fill quickly and encourage you to submit your registration request for your preferred dates. Please note that you will be required to submit payment-contact information with your registration request. Please allow up to five business days for event confirmation.
• Register for the December 10-13, 2007 Windows Server 2008 LogoFest.
• Register for the January 21-24, 2008 Windows Server 2008 LogoFest. Event Costs and Billing:
When you register, you will be asked whether you prefer a private or shared lab-room setup. We will make every effort to accommodate your request and encourage you to submit your registration for your preferred dates quickly. Option 1
Private lab room with up to three people: $1,250 USD per company.
• Up to two additional participants may be added for $250 per participant. Option 2
Shared lab room with up to two people: $750 USD per company.
• One additional participant may be added for $250.
Event invoices will be sent to you once your registration is confirmed. Payments are due upon receipt. Cancellations:
Attendee cancellations must be received no later than the following dates:
• Event date: December 10-13, 2007. Cancellations are due by November 21, 2007.
• Event date: January 21-24, 2008. Cancellations are due by January 4, 2008.
Cancellations received late will be charged the full registration fee for the event. What will be provided:
• Lab space for each company based on registration preferences.
• Each lab space will include one controller and one client machine for testing.
• Lunch and beverages for all attendees throughout the event, plus one dinner. Note: All other expenses (including travel, lodging and any other incidentals) are the responsibility of the attendees and are not reimbursed or provided by Microsoft. Note: Special electrical power needs cannot be accommodated at the event venue. Participants receive:
• Credit for up to two Windows Server 2008 Logo submissions per company (a $500 value). Submissions must be made on or before January 31, 2008 to qualify.
• Assistance and training to enable you to test your product for the logo.
• Access to knowledgeable staff resources from Microsoft development and Windows Logo teams.
• Presentations materials to assist participants.
• Prescheduled one-to-one meetings with Microsoft staff resources to address any specific technical issues.
• Microsoft staff will be available to assist with setting up the test environment and to provide information on the errata and contingency processes. Questions:
If you have any questions about this event, please send an email to LOGOFEST@microsoft.com
New FAQ and help alias for updating the Manufacturer Part Numbers for Logo Program Submissions
The Manufacturing Part Number submission process has been simplified with a new FAQ and help alias to help you in the process. Promote your Certified for Windows Vista and Works with Windows Vista products through Microsoft's partnership with the CNET Channel, by updating the Manufacturer Part Number for your logo'd products or products that are in the logo submission process. CNET Channel is the leading provider of product information to online retailers and, by keeping their product information up-to-date, companies can take advantage of this relationship. Visit the How to Update Manufacturer Part Numbers for Windows Logo Program Submissions Web site to see the FAQ, to find out more about this opportunity and to get started.
New Windows Logo Program Requirements effective 2008
Note: The following Windows Logo Program (WLP) requirements will become effective in 2008. To see the full details for each requirement, please visit the LogoPoint Web site.
Logo Requirement IDs and Titles
AUDIO-0006 - Audio solution delivers a premium high-fidelity audio experience
GRAPHICS-0027 - Driver for display adapter is based on the WDDM
GRAPHICS-0020 - Display adapter or chipset complies with Direct3D 10 and DXGI feature sets
GRAPHICS-0025 - Display driver supports the DirectX VA 2.0 Video Decoder DDI
GRAPHICS-0067 - A WDDM driver interacts with the system BIOS using ACPI
INPUT-0006 - Remote control that supports Media Center functionality complies with the appropriate Windows Remote Control Specification
PORTABLE-0022 - Media player must comply with Device Fundamentals requirements and all Device Connectivity requirements of all specific technologies utilized to connect to a Windows Vista machine
RECO-0004 - A DPC does not run longer than 100 microseconds
STORAGE-0012 - NVRAM Controller, Separated Cache Solutions meet industry and Microsoft standards
STORAGE-0013 - Optical Drives meet Industry and Microsoft standards
STREAM-0053 - USB streaming video camera complies with USB Video Class specifications
DEVFUND-0027 - Premium level client device drivers or server device drivers must maintain a high Driver Quality Rating (DQR) or the manufacturer must make a fixed driver available to customers within 90 days
SYSFUND-0177 - System with Enhanced Storage Solution must meet requirements
SYSFUND-0040 - Premium level client device drivers or server device drivers must maintain a high Driver Quality Rating (DQR) or the manufacturer must make a fixed driver available to customers within 90 days
SYSFUND-0042 - System that ships a tuner that supports Media Center functionality includes remote control that complies with the Windows XP Media Center Edition Remote Control Specification
SYSFUND-0047 - System includes hardware for at least two capture and render scenarios
SYSFUND-0032 - Systems that ship with a Windows operating system that includes BitLocker Drive Encryption support BitLocker partitioning requirements
SYSFUND-0044 - Premium system includes necessary devices and functionality
SYSFUND-0115 - Server system supports PCI Express natively
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