On This PageWindows Logo Program Requirement Updates - July 7, 2009The following requirements for the Windows Logo Program for hardware have been updated. You can view these requirements in LogoPoint on the
Winqual Web site : | • | SYSFUND-0046. Clarified wording and title. | | • | SYSFUND-0223. New requirement for XP Mode. |
(Announcement Date: July 7, 2009) Windows Logo Program Requirement Updates - June 16, 2009The following requirements for the Windows Logo Program for hardware have been updated. You can view these requirements in LogoPoint on the
Winqual Web site : | • | POLICY-0004. Updated the design notes. | | • | SYSFUND-0200. Updated the title and design notes. |
(Announcement Date: June 16, 2009) Windows Logo Program Requirement Updates - June 2, 2009The following Windows Logo Program requirements for hardware will take effect on June 1, 2010. You can view these requirements in
LogoPoint : | • | DISPLAY-0063 | | • | DISPLAY-0111 | | • | IMAGING-0004 | | • | IMAGING-0048 | | • | INPUT-0051 | | • | INPUT-52 | | • | INPUT-53 | | • | INPUT-54 | | • | NETWORK-0212 | | • | NETWORK-0226 | | • | NETWORK-0227 | | • | NETWORK-0275 | | • | STORAGE-0026 | | • | STREAM-0021 | | • | STREAM-0083 | | • | INPUT-84 | | • | INPUT-85 | | • | NETMEDIA-0070 | | • | SYSFUND-0218 | | • | SYSFUND-0193 |
(Announcement Date: June 2, 2009) Windows Logo Program Requirement Updates - March 24, 2009The Windows Logo Program would like to inform partners of the following requirement and policy updates. You can find complete details using the LogoPoint tool on the Winqual Web site : | • | BUSPORT-0023. Clarified title. | | • | POLICY-0021. Added text to disallow usage of identical names in the Unclassified and Logo categories. | | • | SYSFUND-0192. Changed to explicitly state that Windows 7 systems may only include devices and drivers that are certified for the Windows 7 logo.
| | • | POLICY-0005. Clarified text about drivers allowed to ship on logo-certified systems. | | • | SYSFUND-0001. Clarified text. | | • | SYSFUND-0121. Clarified text. | | • | POLICY-0023. Added form factors. | | • | SYSFUND-0215. Updated definition of hybrid graphics solution. | | • | SYSFUND-0004. Added exemption for dual-socket systems. | | • | DEVFUND-0046. New requirement for command-line device management utility, applicable to Windows Server only. | | • | INPUT-0048. Updated and clarified details.
| | • | INPUT-0049. Updated and clarified details.
| | • | STORAGE-0026. Updated from STORAGE-0018.
| | • | STORAGE-0018. Removed open and closed session read requirement for ROM drives. |
(Announcement Date: March 24, 2009) Windows Logo Program Requirement Updates - March 3, 2009The Windows Logo Program would like to inform partners of the following requirement updates. You can find complete details on LogoPoint: | • | SYSFUND-0200: Embedded devices in a system must report the removable/non-removable capability appropriately. This requirement has updated design notes with implementation and testing details. | | • | SYSFUND-0046: System ships with display adapter or chipset with the Aero theme enabled by default. This requirement has a corrected enforcement date for Windows 7. |
(Announcement Date: March 3, 2009) Windows Logo Program Requirement and Policy Updates - February 17, 2009The Windows Logo Program would like to inform partners of the following requirement and policy updates. You can find complete details on LogoPoint. | • | DISPLAY-0065 -- This requirement will be retired June 1, 2010. It will be replaced with DISPLAY-0111 effective the same date. | | • | NETWORK-0089 -- This requirement is being removed. | | • | POLICY-0012 -- This policy's content has been restructured and more details have been added. |
(Announcement Date: February 17, 2009) Windows Logo Program Requirement and Policy Updates - February 10, 2009The Windows Logo Program would like to inform partners of the following requirement and policy updates. You can find complete details on LogoPoint. | • | POLICY-0004 -- Updated the definition of a GPU family. | | • | POLICY-0009 -- Added 30-day window to ship audit request. | | • | POLICY-0017 -- Updated the "allowable system update criteria" to enforce GPU family refresh for Windows 7. | | • | POLICY-0018 -- Changed the title and added systems to this policy. | | • | POLICY-0020 -- Updated for Windows Server 2008 R2. | | • | POLICY-0021 -- Clarified the policy for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 operating systems. | | • | POLICY-0022 -- Updated for Windows Server 2008 R2. | | • | POLICY-0023 -- Changed the title and removed the start date of the Previously Logoed Motherboard Program and Windows Logo Kit version. | | • | POLICY-0027 -- Clarified that there are two different form factors definitions, one for Windows Vista and another for Windows 7. | | • | STREAM-0015 -- Clarifies that even digital TV tuners must support channel changes. | | • | STREAM-0021 -- Extends BDA requirements for ISDB-T tuners until June 1, 2010. These devices can continue using Avstream architecture until then. | | • | SYSFUND-0032 -- Updated the reference to the correct documentation. Made changes in the design notes and applied it to the correct platforms. | | • | SYSFUND-0090 -- Reflects the WMC Extensibility aspect of SYSFUND-0216 in the device category for partner convenience and consistency. | | • | SYSFUND-0218 -- Correct enforcement date to June 1, 2010. |
(Announcement Date: February 10, 2009) Windows Logo Program Requirement Updates - January 6, 2009The Windows Logo Program would like to inform partners of the following requirement updates. You can find complete details on LogoPoint. | • | CONNECT-0121 - Removed Section 3. Self-powered 1394 device propagates the power bus through each connector. | | • | DISPLAY-0063 - Digital connector requirement on displays pushed out to June 2010 for Windows 7 Logo. | | • | DISPLAY-0065 - Noted that this requirement does not apply to Network Projectors. | | • | DISPLAY-0069 - Noted that this requirement does not apply to Projectors. | | • | DISPLAY-0105 - Noted that this requirement does not apply to Network Projectors. | | • | DISPLAY-0104 - Noted that password need not be enabled by default. | | • | GRAPHICS-0001 - Minor language clarifications based on partner feedback. | | • | GRAPHICS-0002 - Clarified memory requirements are number of active connections. | | • | GRAPHICS-0020 - Noted that DX10 is required for all Windows 7 Logo desktops, mobile devices, and AIOs by December 1, 2009. | | • | GRAPHICS-0032 - Clarified the wording on YUV requirements. | | • | GRAPHICS-0042 - Corrected errors in Design Notes section. | | • | GRAPHICS-0046 - Significant rewording to clarify intent. Required from December 1, 2009. | | • | GRAPHICS-0047 - Retired on December 31, 2008, based on partner feedback and internal discussions. | | • | GRAPHICS-0053 - Retired on December 31, 2008, based on partner feedback and internal discussions. | | • | GRAPHICS-0055 - Removed outdated 480i and 576i mode requirements. | | • | GRAPHICS-0071 - Clarified the "accuracy" requirements on EDID. | | • | GRAPHICS-0074 - Numerous edits based on feedback. Noted digital connectors not required until June 1, 2010. | | • | NETMEDIA-0008 - Modified Design Notes to help clarify requirement. | | • | NETMEDIA-0009 - Modified Design Notes to help clarify requirement. | | • | NETMEDIA-0011 - Minor terminology updates for clarification. | | • | NETMEDIA-0012 - Minor terminology updates for clarification. | | • | NETMEDIA-0027 - Retired on December 31, 2008, as this is more of a DMP requirement. | | • | NETMEDIA-0032 - Removed incorrect/non-existent tags. | | • | NETMEDIA-0070 - Clarified that Audio seek is recommended but not required until June 1, 2010. | | • | NETMEDIA-0072 - Clarified requirement for devices that do not offer direct volume controls. | | • | POLICY-0027 - We are expanding the UMPC category to mobile systems with a 10.2 inch screen size. | | • | STORAGE-0018 - Added footnote seven. | | • | STREAM-0007 - Removed references to VMR and VMR9 in connection with MFT. | | • | STREAM-0013 - Retired outdated requirement on December 31, 2008. | | • | STREAM-0064 - Retired on December 31, 2008, due to difficulty in testing. | | • | STREAM-0032 - Clarified requirement with updated information. | | • | STREAM-0033 - Minor updates based on partner feedback. | | • | SYSFUND-0192 - Noted that DX10 is required for all Windows 7 Logo desktop, mobile devices,and AIOs by December 1, 2009. | | • | SYSFUND-0201 - Added an alternative option for the marker file for those who do not have a PCI Vendor ID. |
(Announcement Date: January 6, 2009) Windows Logo Program Requirement Update ArchivesTo view Requirement Updates releases before January 1, 2009, please go the the Program Requirement Update Archive.
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