1. Windows 8 Hardware Certification Program and KIT Overview
Darin Zhen
David Edfeldt
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2. Windows Certification Program Overview
Goals
Initiatives
Great experience for end users and developers
Streamlined certification experience
Broad and timely availability of quality products
Anchoring in end user scenarios
Better tools
Synchronization with Windows releases

3. Key differences from the Windows Logo Kit
Tools Enhancements
Streamlined User Interface
Simplified test identification logic
Automation capabilities

4. Submission process overview
Download the Kit and setup your controller
Install the client software on the system you will use to test your components and run the kit
On the portal:
Create a new submission
Enter the Product information
Enter the Submission information
Complete the supplementary questions if applicable
Confirm the details and upload

5. Certification Program Terminology
Definition
Certification policy
A policy of the Windows Certification Program
Certification requirement
A requirement for your product
If implemented
A certification requirement that applies if a specific technology is implemented
Device Families
A device product family is a set of devices that expose the same functionality or a subset of functionality and would interoperate with Windows in exactly the same manner.
Feature
Windows capability that is exposed or enhanced by a device or a kernel-mode driver
Product Type
Collection of features that are associated with a particular device, filter, or system in common use with Windows.

6. Certification Program Policies and Processes
The business policies establish the framework as partners prepare products for Windows 8 systems and devices.
Policies are available at:

7. Submission Types Reseller DUA Driver Maintenance
For a peripheral device (connected device) whose primary function is outside the interaction with the PC and whose functionality is evaluated by the Windows HCK, changes that do not affect the interaction between the device and the PC or affect the applicable requirements are not considered grounds for a resubmission.
DUA
For an already approved driver submission, changes to driver packages that add, remove, or modify files that do not interoperate with or otherwise affect driver functionality or reliability are allowed via a DUA submission.
Driver Maintenance
No PnP IDs can be added to the INF file.
The driver cannot be used with new products.
Do not add new product names to the catalog.
The Reseller Submission Policy allows companies that purchase a certified product from a manufacturer to resell as their own and receive a listing in the Microsoft catalogs and Hardware Compatibility List. Resellers repackage and relabel the purchased device or system with the right to display the logo.
Reseller submissions do not require retesting and have a reduced processing fee. A reseller submission retains a dependency on the parent submission. If the parent submission fails an audit, the reseller submission also fails.
Products that are submitted as a reseller submission have the following restrictions:
The reselling company cannot change the hardware or software when relabeling or repackaging the product, except for branding or splash-screen changes to identify the product under the new company name.
The distribution rights for the original driver remain with the original submitter.
If a reseller wants to control distribution for its product, take the following steps:
Revise the PnP ID of the product to include the subvendor ID.
Submit a Driver Update Submission that revises the information (INF) file to reflect the new PnP ID.
If a reseller wants to change the driver binary for a device, a new initial device submission must be made (with full testing).
All reseller submissions are subject to audit.
For a peripheral device (connected device) whose primary function is outside the interaction with the PC and whose functionality is evaluated by the Windows HCK, changes that do not affect the interaction between the device and the PC or affect the applicable requirements are not considered grounds for a resubmission.

8. Installing and servicing the HCK

9. Where to go?

10. Where to go?
Search “Hardware Certification Kit”

11. Where to go? Search “Hardware Certification Kit”
select ‘Downloads’

12. What to do

13. What to do Click “Download Now” Do NOT click ‘Save’ !
Follow UI to download

14. What Version do I have?

15. What Version do I have? Open control panel
Programs -> Programs and features
Find HCK
Scroll right to Version
Search HCK QFE

16. Current version

17. Clean install Download HCK to central location
Subsequent installs from central location

18. Servicing Download HCK to central location
From HCK Controller, only the QFE’s will be applied
Controllers already installed
Re-running setup will apply changes
Central share updated with latest download

19. Sometimes we goof

20. Sometimes we goof
Before you test, check filters!

21. Sometimes we goof Before you test, check filters! Sysdev.microsoft.com
Get details about HCK
Navigate to Filters
Follow instructions

22. TimeLine Windows Release Preview Windows RTM HCK Release Preview
Can be used for certification
Windows RTM
HCK RTM
HCK Release Preview + QFE’s

23. Sysdev.microsoft.com is your friend!

24. Thank you.

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© 2011 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries.
The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.
© 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries.
The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.