Use the HCTs to Design for Compatibility

Attend Microsoft Review Events for the Industry. Microsoft offers design reviews, the Windows Hardware Engineering Conference (WinHEC), and other events to provide system planners and designers with technical information to help keep their products in sync with Windows system and component architectures. Some events are by invitation only.

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  Review draft versions of the Windows Logo Program requirements
  
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  If you offer server products, register as a server design guide reviewer at: http://www.hwdev.org/desguide/sdgreq.htm
  
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  To receive notice of review events related to proposed Logo Program requirements, subscribe to:
  WHQL-LOGO-SUBSCRIBE-REQUEST@list.hwdev.net
  

Participate in Industry Standards Efforts. Microsoft bases new capabilities in the operating system on industry standards and specifications. Participate in the industry forums, and in committees that develop strategic specifications and interfaces.

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  Implement a fast BIOS POST and follow the guidelines to create fast boot/fast resume PC systems: http://www.microsoft.com/hwdev/fastboot/
  
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  Create and deliver only Windows-compatible, 32-bit software with any PC system or peripheral.
  
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  OEMs should plan to migrate all bundled devices to non-legacy interfaces, such as USB and IEEE 1394.
  
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  IHVs should build HID-compliant input devices and implement non-legacy interfaces for other device classes.