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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 Still Available: Windows Server 2008 LogoFest Events
Here are the answers to some of the questions regarding the upcoming Logofest events that the Windows Logo team has received from Partners. Please continue to send any questions you may have to LOGOFEST@microsoft.com. Are submission fees reduced for platforms that we have finished the testing on, but are not able to submit?
Each company registration will receive credit for two submissions. These submissions do not have to be completed during the onsite event training. Submissions must be made on or before January 31, 2008 to qualify. When can we make server submissions for 2008? Can we make a submission at Release Candidate 1 or do we have to wait to Release To Manufacturing?Winqual will accept server device submissions only at RC1. System submissions will be accepted at RTM. Can you give more specific dates for RC1 and RTM?
Not at this time. RC1 will be available during the December 10-13, 2007 LogoFest event and RTM will be available during the January 21-24, 2008 LogoFest event.
The Windows Logo team is pleased to announce that registration remains open for the upcoming Windows Server 2008 LogoFest events.
Please click on one of the event dates below to submit a registration request.
• 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 Windows Logo Program Requirements effective January 1, 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
Updated Logo Artwork Now Available Through Winqual
Updated logo artwork is now available for download through Winqual. The new artwork package includes updated artwork for the following logo programs:
• Certified for Windows Vista
• Works with Windows Vista
• Windows Vista Premium
• Windows Vista Basic
• Certified for Windows Server 2008
• Windows Home Server
• Designed for XP
• Designed for Windows Server 2003
The logo artwork package has also been reorganized for improved usability. The package now categorizes the artwork by logo program, intended usage, and languages. For example, if you want to add the Certified for Windows Vista logo to your Web site and need to find the appropriate artwork for your project:
1. Go to the Certified for Windows Vista folder,
2. Then to the Online_Web folder,
3. And then to the English folder.
To get the new artwork package:
1. Go to the Windows Quality Online Services (Winqual) Web site
2. Sign in using your user name and password
3. Click Hardware, Manage Logo Submissions
4. Select an approved logo submission
5. Under additional data, Click Logo Artwork
6. Save to your computer.
Promote your Certified for Windows Vista Products With The "Win What You Love" Campaign.
We are excited to announce a new opportunity to promote your Certified for Windows Vista products with the "Win What You Love" Sweepstakes. The products that you donate will be featured on the promotional site and given away as weekly and monthly prizes. The promotional site will feature your product images and by including your company logo will drive traffic back to your home and product pages. To learn more about how to have your products featured in this promotion or for more campaign information, please visit the sweepstakes Web site. Note: The deadline for product submissions is November 30, 2007.
New FAQ and Help Alias For Manufacturer Part Numbers Submissions
A new FAQ and Help alias simplifies the Manufacturing Part Number submission process. CNET Channel is the leading provider of product information to online retailers. Take advantage of Microsoft's partnership with the CNET Channel and promote your Certified for Windows Vista and Works with Windows Vista products by updating the Manufacturer Part Number for your logo'd products or products that are in the logo submission process.
To learn more about this opportunity and how to get started, visit the How to Update Manufacturer Part Numbers for Windows Logo Program Submissions Web site.
Driver Quality Rating monitoring required for basic logo'd devices beginning June 1, 2008
Beginning June 1, 2008 logo requirements DEVFUND-0027 and SYSFUND-0040 relating to monitoring of Driver Quality Rating (DQR) will be required for basic logo'd devices and PC systems. DQR is a method of measuring the driver quality after the device and system have entered the field. Drivers are rated on a 1 - 5 star scale, with 5 being the best. The DQR score is based on the driver crash to install ratio. In addition to drivers needing to be in compliance, the DQR score can be used to prioritize driver maintenance work and help OEM's update preloads for the optimal user experience.
Please refer to the LogoPoint website for the latest information on DEVFUND-0027 and SYSFUND-0040. For complete details on DQR, please refer to the following article from the Winqual Help section titled " About My Driver Quality Rating."
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