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HOWTO: Certify Your VB App with Microsoft Windows Logo Program

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Visual Basic Learning, Professional, and Enterprise Editions for Windows, version 6.0
 * Microsoft Visual Basic Professional and Enterprise Editions, 16-bit and 32-bit, for Windows, version 4.0

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SUMMARY
This article describes how to certify your Visual Basic for Windows application with the Microsoft Windows Logo Program.

Note: The Windows 2000 Logo requirements are different from the logo requirements for previous versions of Windows. Visit MSDN Online at http://msdn.microsoft.com to obtain more information about the Windows 2000 Logo program.

Microsoft Windows Logo Program
The Windows Compatible Logo denotes your product's compatibility with Microsoft Windows. In addition, licensing the Windows Compatible Logo indicates that your product has been developed specifically to take advantage of the Windows operating system.

For software products to qualify, the product must be written to the Windows API, include a Windows-based automated installation program, be tested on Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows for Workgroups, and Microsoft Windows NT operating systems, and pass the Windows Compatibility Survey. To request a kit to license this the Windows Logo, fax your company name and address to:

"- (425) 936-7329 (Attn: Windows Logo Department)" For hardware products to qualify, the product must require a Windows driver, include a Windows-based automated installation, and pass testing by the Microsoft Compatibility Labs (MCL). For more information on MCL, see the next section.

Microsoft Compatibility Labs
Microsoft Compatibility Labs (MCL) provides fee-based compatibility testing services for device and device driver developers. MCL testing is extensive and comprehensive in each category for which testing is offered. As a result, customers are assured a very high level of compatibility between tested devices and Microsoft operating systems.

When your device is certified by MCL, you receive a number of marketing opportunities including the "Microsoft Windows Compatible" logo for use in brochures, ads, and product packaging. For information on the certification program for your device category, contact MCL at:

- Telephone: (425) 635-4949 (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. PST)

- Fax: (425) 936-7329 (Attn: MCL, Bldg. 20)

- E-mail: MCLInfo@Microsoft.COM (Internet)

Microsoft Beta Test Programs
Many Microsoft products have external beta programs. To be a beta tester for a Microsoft product, send a letter with the following information:


 * 1) Hardware Configuration: A complete hardware description of the computing environment you will be using, including: computer, monitor, graphics card, memory cards, add-on cards, and any peripheral devices (printers, plotters, modems, CD-ROMs, etc.).
 * 2) Software Configuration: A complete software description of the operating system environment you will be using, including operating systems, all relevant drivers, and applications.
 * 3) Reasons you want to be a beta tester: Including any experience you have using the product and previous experience doing beta testing.

Write this letter on your company letterhead, and send it to:

Microsoft Corporation

Attn:  Beta Test Coordinator

One Microsoft Way

Redmond, WA 98053-6399

USA Additional query words: kbVBp400 kbVBp600 kbdse kbDSupport kbVBp

Keywords : kbVBp400 kbVBp600 kbGrpVBDB

Version : WINDOWS:4.0,6.0

Platform : WINDOWS

Issue type : kbhowto

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