Windows 10 Driver Distribution via Windows Hardware Dev Center
When creating a shipping label for Windows Update using the Windows Hardware Dev Center, the versions of Windows 10 that you can select are based on the versions that were submitted with your HCK/HLK...
View ArticleSubmissions using Windows 10, version 1703 are now being accepted!
The Windows Hardware Lab Kit (HLK) has been updated to support Windows 10, version 1703. The HLK is available for download on the Hardware Dev Center: https://aka.ms/hlk_dlc Version 1703 of the HLK...
View ArticleUpdate to System.Server.Assurance requirement
The System.Server.Assurance certification requirement for the current Long Term Servicing Branch (LTSB) of Windows Server 2016 (version 1607) has been updated. You can view the updated requirement on...
View ArticleNotification of Discontinuance for the Windows 10 Compatibility artwork
Dear Valued Partners, With the expansion of our Windows OS family we are changing the way we communicate compatibility with Windows, so you can simplify how you explain to your customers how your...
View ArticleHLK Compatibility Program Playlist Update for May 16, 2017
The Windows Hardware Compatibility Program uses an official playlist to determine which devices meet the requirements for compatibility with Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, Windows Software Server...
View ArticleNew Windows Logo License Agreement is now available
Dear Valued Partners, The new Windows Logo License Agreement is now available in the Hardware Dev Center and Sysdev. There are two substantive changes to the existing Agreement: · Added a...
View ArticleHelp! “Bluetooth – Optional – HciExtensions (Development and Integration)”...
We have discovered that the "Bluetooth - Optional - HciExtensions (Development and Integration)" test in the HLK 1703 kit will cause a bug check on the secondary machine approximately 15 minutes...
View ArticleSubmissions using Windows 10, version 1709 are now being accepted!
The Windows Hardware Lab Kit (HLK) has been updated to support Windows 10, version 1709. The HLK is available for download on the Hardware Dev Center: https://aka.ms/hlk_dlc HLK version 1709 enforces...
View ArticleHardware Dev Center now automatically registers Extension IDs
Starting November 7, you will no longer need to register Extension IDs via service request. The Hardware Developer Center will automatically read Extension IDs from the INF file and register the ID...
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Starting in February 2018, packages signed using a SHA-1 digest algorithm and...
Starting in February 2018, Hardware Dev Center and Sysdev will no longer accept HLKx, HCKx, Attestation .CAB, and WLK package submissions signed using a SHA-1 digest algorithm and certificate chain....
View ArticleAPIs are now available for managing Hardware Submissions
One of the consistent themes the Hardware Dev Center team hears from the Partner Community is the need for an easy way to automate driver submissions for signing by Microsoft. This is especially true...
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New Windows 10 Driver Failure Report, now live in Hardware Dev Center
We are happy to announce the availability of the new Windows 10 Driver failure report in Hardware Dev Center! The new report will enable IHVs, OEMs, ISVs and IoT partners to easily view failure data...
View ArticleWin32 logo certification deprecation
Notice to all partners submitting applications for Windows software logo certification. The Windows software logo certification program is being deprecated from the existing Sysdev portal. Partners...
View ArticleAccepting Windows 10, version 1803 submissions
The Windows Hardware Lab Kit (HLK) has been updated to support Windows 10, version 1803 and is available via direct download, here: http://aka.ms/1803HLK. The 1803 version of the HLK enforces revisions...
View ArticleSigning Changes for drivers targeting Windows 7/Server 2008 R2 and lower
As of July 25th, for drivers that target Windows 7/Server 2008 R2 or lower, Microsoft will now be dual signing the binaries with both SHA1 and SHA2 to ensure it works on lower as well as higher...
View ArticleHLK Compatibility Program Playlist Update for May 16, 2017
The Windows Hardware Compatibility Program uses an official playlist to determine which devices meet the requirements for compatibility with Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server Software...
View ArticleErrata filter database lookup is now available via Hardware Dev Center
We are pleased to announce that the Errata filter database, which was previously on Sysdev, has come to Hardware Dev Center. Currently, access to this page does require you to be an authenticated...
View ArticleAPIs now available for complete Driver lifecycle management
One of the consistent themes the Hardware Dev Center team hears from the Partner Community is the need for an easy way to automate the lifecycle of submitting and publishing drivers. This is especially...
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Advanced search using driver attributes now available
We are excited to announce a powerful search experience in Hardware Partner Center with an advanced search feature that allows faster and deeper searches to discover your drivers easily. Why we are...
View ArticleAccepting Windows 10, version 1809 and Windows Server 2019 submissions
The Windows Hardware Lab Kit (HLK) has been updated to support Windows 10, version 1809 and Windows Server 2019. You may download the 1809 version of the HLK from the Hardware Dev Center and begin your...
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