Certified for Windows Vista
Follow these steps to obtain Windows Vista certification.
Meet the Highest Standards
The Certified for Windows Vista logo indicates that an application delivers a superior
experience on the Windows Vista operating system. By certifying your application,
you can show potential customers that it meets the highest standards of compatibility,
reliability, security, and performance.
1. Get Windows Vista
If you are an MSDN subscriber, find out how you can download the latest versions of the Windows Vista operating system. If you are a Microsoft Gold or Certified Partner or a member of the Empower initiative, you will have full MSDN membership.
Find out more about Empower. If you would like to subscribe to MSDN separately please go to the MSDN site.
If you are an MSDN subscriber, find out how you can download the latest versions of the Windows Vista operating system. If you are a Microsoft Gold or Certified Partner or a member of the Empower initiative, you will have full MSDN membership.
Find out more about Empower. If you would like to subscribe to MSDN separately please go to the MSDN site.
2. Determine Application Eligibility
This document provides clarity around which applications should be submitted for the Certified for Windows Vista logo program, and how third-party components are tested with applications.
This document provides clarity around which applications should be submitted for the Certified for Windows Vista logo program, and how third-party components are tested with applications.
3. Get Technical Guidance
Learn about the technical requirements for Windows Vista certification. Preview the Certified for Windows Vista test cases to understand what tests your application must pass
Learn about the technical requirements for Windows Vista certification. Preview the Certified for Windows Vista test cases to understand what tests your application must pass
4. Pretest
Use the Certified for Windows Vista test cases to test your product, just as the certifying authority would, and make any necessary adjustments before moving to the submission process. Pretesting will help to ensure that your application is ready for certification, as well as reduce the need for—and cost of—retesting.
Use the Certified for Windows Vista test cases to test your product, just as the certifying authority would, and make any necessary adjustments before moving to the submission process. Pretesting will help to ensure that your application is ready for certification, as well as reduce the need for—and cost of—retesting.
5. Apply for Testing Waivers
The Certified for Windows Vista test cases include guidance on applying for certain waivers. Waivers are granted for Test Cases 1, 10, 12, 18, 20, 25, and 30. If you determine that a waiver is relevant, you can fill out the Certified for Windows Vista Waiver Application and submit it to Microsoft for approval.
The Certified for Windows Vista test cases include guidance on applying for certain waivers. Waivers are granted for Test Cases 1, 10, 12, 18, 20, 25, and 30. If you determine that a waiver is relevant, you can fill out the Certified for Windows Vista Waiver Application and submit it to Microsoft for approval.
6. Submit Application for Testing
Engage a testing authority to receive instructions on how to submit your application for testing. Microsoft-approved testing authorities include:
Engage a testing authority to receive instructions on how to submit your application for testing. Microsoft-approved testing authorities include:
7. Submit Application to Winqual
Get Microsoft Product Identification
Tool
Use the Microsoft Product Identification Tool to generate a unique signature Microsoft can use to identify your application. This signature is required to complete the submission process on Winqual.
Create a Winqual account
Obtain a VeriSign “Microsoft Authenticode” Code Signing Digital ID. This will help to ensure that we receive the right information about your application. This certificate is available at a price of U.S.$399. Purchase Microsoft Authenticode Code Signing Digital ID. Once you have this, go ahead and create a Winqual account.
Create a new submission
Go to the Winqual site and create a new “Certified for Windows Vista” logo submission using your Winqual account.
Use the Microsoft Product Identification Tool to generate a unique signature Microsoft can use to identify your application. This signature is required to complete the submission process on Winqual.
Obtain a VeriSign “Microsoft Authenticode” Code Signing Digital ID. This will help to ensure that we receive the right information about your application. This certificate is available at a price of U.S.$399. Purchase Microsoft Authenticode Code Signing Digital ID. Once you have this, go ahead and create a Winqual account.
Go to the Winqual site and create a new “Certified for Windows Vista” logo submission using your Winqual account.
8. Get the Logo
Once your application is approved, sign the logo license agreement, and download the Certified for Windows Vista logo artwork from the Winqual site.
Once your application is approved, sign the logo license agreement, and download the Certified for Windows Vista logo artwork from the Winqual site.
Ask the forum
Visit the MSDN Windows Vista Developer Forums to ask
questions, share information, or exchange ideas.
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