Microsoft: WHQL

Certification testing
Microsoft: WHQL

Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) testing is the cornerstone of the Microsoft “Certified for Windows” logos program. In order for a product to earn the coveted logo, a series of WHQL tests must be passed in their entirety. Deceptively simple, each product and driver type requires a unique testing setup and approach.

To demystify the WHQL process, nResult is proud to offer comprehensive WHQL testing services. nResult can test hardware devices for

  • Windows Vista
  • Windows 7
  • Windows Server 2008
  • Windows Server 2008 R2

Testing includes

  • Tests using WLK
  • Results that client can submit to Microsoft to receive driver signature or Logo

Testing is available for WHQL categories including:

  • All-In-One
  • Audio > Audio Device
  • Audio > System Effect Audio Processing Objects
  • Bus Controllers and Ports > 1394 Controller
  • Bus Controllers and Ports > Bluetooth Controller
  • Bus Controllers and Ports > CardBus-PCMCIA Controller
  • Bus Controllers and Ports > Secure Digital Host Controller
  • Bus Controllers and Ports > Serial Port Adapters
  • Bus Controllers and Ports > USB Controller
  • Bus Controllers and Ports > USB Hub
  • Communication Device
  • Desktop
  • Display > Display Adapters/Chipsets
  • Display > Hybrid Graphics
  • Display > Monitors > CRT
  • Display > Monitors > LCD
  • Display > Monitors > Plasma
  • Display > Monitors > Projector
  • Display > Windows Slideshow
  • Game Devices > Common Controller
  • Game Devices > Generic
  • Home Server
  • Input > Digitizer Pen/Singletouch
  • Input > Digitizer Windows Touch
  • Input > Keyboard
  • Input > Keyboard Video Mouse Switch
  • Input > MCE IR Receiver
  • Input > MCE Remote Control
  • Input > Pointing Drawing
  • Input > Sensor
  • Input > Smart Card Minidriver
  • Input > Smart Card Reader
  • Mobile
  • Motherboard
  • Netbook (ULCPC)
  • Network > ECP Autheticator Method
  • Network > ECP Peer Method
  • Network > ECP Peer Tunnel Method
  • Network > ECP Supplicant
  • Network > Filter LAN (Ethernet)
  • Network > IrDA
  • Network > ISDN (CoNDIS/NDIS)
  • Network > LAN (Ethernet)
  • Network > Mobile Broadband Network
  • Network > Modem
  • Network > Router
  • Network > Security Software
  • Network > WinsockDirect
  • Network > Wireless LAN (802.11)
  • Network > Wireless Router
  • Network Media Device > Digital Media Controller
  • Network Media Device > Digital Media Controller Wireless
  • Network Media Device > Digital Media Renderer
  • Network Media Device > Digital Media Rendere Wireless
  • Network Media Device > Digital Media Server
  • Network Media Device > Digital Media Server Wireless
  • Network Media Device > Media Center Extender
  • Portable Devices > Cellular Handsets
  • Portable Devices > Digital Still Camera
  • Portable Devices > Media Player
  • Previously Logo’d Motherboard
  • Printer – Rally Enabled (Network)
  • Printing
  • Scanner
  • Server
  • Storage > Adapter or Controller
  • Storage > Bridge
  • Storage > Hard Disk Drives (HDD)
  • Storage > Hardware based RAID (Storage Array)
  • Storage > iSCSI Boot Component
  • Storage > Medium Changer
  • Storage > Network Attached Storage
  • Storage > Optical Disk Drive (ODD)
  • Storage > Removable Storage
  • Storage > Tape Drive
  • Storage > Wireless Network Attached Storage
  • Streaming Media and Broadcast > DVD Decoder
  • Streaming Media and Broadcast > Video Capture
  • Streaming Media and Broadcast Devices > Broadcast Receiver ATSC
  • Streaming Media and Broadcast Devices > Broadcast Receiver DVB-C
  • Streaming Media and Broadcast Devices > Broadcast Receiver DVB-S
  • Streaming Media and Broadcast Devices > Broadcast Receiver DVB-T
  • Streaming Media and Broadcast Devices > Broadcast Receiver ISDB-S
  • Streaming Media and Broadcast Devices > Broadcast Receiver ISDB-T
  • Streaming Media and Broadcast Devices > Broadcast Receiver NTSC
  • Streaming Media and Broadcast Devices > Broadcast Receiver NTSC_M_J
  • Streaming Media and Broadcast Devices > Broadcast Receiver PAL
  • Streaming Media and Broadcast Devices > Broadcast Receiver Proprietary
  • Streaming Media and Broadcast Devices > Broadcast Receiver QAM
  • Streaming Media and Broadcast Devices > Broadcast Receiver SECAM
  • Supported
  • System Power and Performance Test Suite (SPPTS)
  • Transfer Cable
  • Ultra Mobile
  • Unclassified
  • Windows Hardware Error Architecture


nResult can provide the expertise necessary to ensure your product meets or exceeds each of Microsoft’s demanding standards. With dedicated labs, engineers, and expertise – nResult can provide complete WHQL support at a moment’s notice.

Services offered by nResult: