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January 13,
2012
Contents
1.
2.
Standard Content
2.1.3.1.
The software or substantially feature-equivalent
software is distributed in the box with the hardware or
already embedded with the hardware.
2.1.3.2.
The software is only useful in conjunction with the
hardware and the softwares sole purpose is to make the
hardware optimally functional on a Windows OS; software not
intended primarily for use in conjunction with a Windows OS
does not qualify for this program.
2.1.3.3.
The sole purpose of any software UI, APIs or other
interfaces is to allow a user to manage and configure a
hardware device on a Windows OS.
2.1.3.4.
The software is associated specifically with
unique hardware or specific hardware consumables through
Windows Plug and Play as defined by the appropriate BUS
specifications (examples: PCI, USB, IP Connected, SMBIOS
fields, MS Virtual BUS drivers)
2.1.5.3.
2.1.5.4.
2.1.5.5.
not require a reboot if the Operating System
supports installation without rebooting.
2.1.6. Content must clearly describe any changes to end user
settings that might be associated with use of the software, and must
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prompt for end user affirmation and consent prior to any change of
settings.
2.1.7. Content must provide customers full control of how their
personal information is collected, used, and communicated to others
and must not generate unwanted communications.
2.1.8. Content must not delete or alter any Windows OS component,
alter access to or functionality of any Windows OS component, or
make use of non-public Windows interfaces, data-structures, or other
non-public mechanisms.
2.1.9. Content must not engage in malicious activity (for example,
viruses, worms, security exploits, bots, ad-ware, spyware).
2.2
Non-standard Content
2.3
Critical Content