Windows Logo Program Requirements

To reflect the degree to which a new application conforms to the guidelines for Windows development, Microsoft makes available several forms of logo certification. Products branded with a logo must meet at least the basic requirements of each program to be certified. Users thus know to what degree the application is considered compatible with their operating system.

Currently, you should be aware of three types of logo programs:

  • Certified for Windows— This logo program ensures that an application meets the technical requirements for the Application Specifications for Windows 2000, detailed at www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/partners/isvscfw.mspx. This site also includes prerelease guidelines for Windows ...

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