Hardware and Software Partners: Here's How to Participate
Vast numbers of customers and sales partners are turning to the Windows Vista Compatibility Center to find out what works with Windows Vista. You'll gain valuable exposure by having your software or hardware products listed on the comprehensive site. Your participation can involve any or all of these easy steps.
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Check to see if your products are listed.
If your product is widely available, it probably appears in the Compatibility Center. Each product has a details page with product information, compatibility status and links to drivers or software downloads.
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Submit revisions and suggest new product listings.
You can use site feedback forms to send revisions to existing products or to suggest additional products. Our team will review your feedback and make updates to the site.
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Submit Revisions
If you see incorrect information on a product's detail page, you can request a change.*
Next to "Is this page accurate?" select No
Then click Suggest a correction
This will bring up a form where you can suggest changes and send additional information
Suggest Additional Products
You can request that a product be added to the site. Go to the "Suggest an additional product" form, fill it in as completely as possible, and then send your suggestion.*
Let Us Know Who You Are
We would like to have the ability to respond directly to you. Enter your e-mail address in the "Service code" field at the bottom of each form.
* Please note that your product can be included in the Windows Vista Compatibility Center only if its compatibility is verifiable on your company's website. Verification can include a formal Windows Vista support statement site or a Windows Vista logo. Also, find out how you can send photos to the Compatibility Center team or send product information in bulk.
Consider participating in the Windows Logo Program.
Millions of customers are looking for products they can trust will work with Windows Vista. To ensure your products are ready, take advantage of technical guidance and testing programs available from Microsoft. Earning and showing the Windows logo is a powerful mark of assurance that will make your product stand out.
Qualifying for the "Certified for Windows Vista" program lets your customers know that your products provide a high quality Windows Vista experience. When customers see the logo displayed online and on your products, it helps them instantly recognize that your products have met a high standard of reliability, security, and compatibility.
The "Works with Windows Vista" logo indicates that the product has been tested and approved for basic compatibility with Windows Vista.
Benefits
Show the Windows logo trademark—a trusted brand of millions—on your products and promotional material
Receive featured placement in the Windows Vista Compatibility Center
Leverage Microsoft’s relationships with 40+ e-tail partners featuring logo products, including Amazon, Dell, Buy.com, and Gateway
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Get started with the Windows Vista Logo program
For an overview of the certification process, download the process document associated with the logo you are interested in:
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