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Microsoft suggests that the download of any 3rd party products (or even presumably Microsoft products) from non-Microsoft sites — especially sites like brothersoft or download or tucows or other mass download sites is risky and done so at your risk. There are far too many sites to check everything every day. One way is to check is to start here: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/howtotell/default.aspx. If you think you’ve found a case of software piracy, see: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/piracy/reporting/default.aspx. (NOTE: We will sometimes recommend 3rd party products where appropriate, but while almost certainly safe if suggested here by verified expert here and even with that recommendation of an expert here, YOU still bear the risk of using 3rd party products.)

The best thing to do aside from avoiding such sites and choosing to download only directly from reputable program producer websites (Microsoft, Sun, Adobe. ) with valid certificates and publishing information is to follow basic security procedures.

Let’s talk about security in general. Because my work entails more risks than the average user, I do more things more frequently than most would need. However, some of this might help (you could reduce the number or the frequency) and some of it applies to everyone (especially the bold section):

Here’s what I do (and it isn’t 100% but nothing is, and in some cases only catches things after they’ve already gotten into the system, but it’s a good process while remaining reasonable and they can all work together — as proven by the fact that I use them):

I use MSE for real-time protection and run scheduled daily quick scans with a scheduled bi-weekly full scan.

I update and periodically (every couple of weeks or so) run full scans with Malwarebytes: http://www.malwarebytes.org/ and SuperAntiSpyware: http://superantispyware.com/ and ESET online scanner: http://www.eset.com/us/online-scanner Get only the free versions. Any that also have paid versions include features like real-time protection that cannot be used along with MSE anyway (in these cases), so there’s no point in spending the money anyway.

I use WOT http://www.mywot.com/en/download to help identify safe and dangerous web sites.

I use Secunia PSI http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/personal/ to make sure all my programs are updated and current (since updates often plug security holes in the software and thus can be important as many people never check and/or update their software unless prompted — and this way I don’t need to check everything since notifications and sometimes updates are automatic).

I always follow the following advice from Stephen Boots — MVP:

-Make sure that the Windows Firewall is enabled. No other firewall truly offers better protection or is needed. This one is perfectly fine.

-Make sure that all important/critical updates, including service packs for the operating system and programs are installed from Microsoft Update (Windows Update).

-Make sure Internet Explorer is at version 8 or 9 and updated with all patches.

-In Internet Explorer 8 or 9, use the SmartScreen Filter.

-Make sure that IE Internet Security settings are at least set to medium-high (default).

-Enable the pop-up blocker in IE.

-On Vista and Windows 7 make sure that User Account Control (UAC) ON and not running with elevated privileges.

-Make sure that Windows Automatic Updates are set to at least notify, but the preferred setting is to download and install automatically. If you update manually, be sure to update as soon as possible after being notified of available updates.

—Make sure that installed applications, especially Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Flash, and Java are at their latest versions. Many vendors are regularly updating and patching for security holes. Secunia PSI mentioned above can help automate this a lot.

-Never click through links from unknown sources and use caution even if they are from a «trusted» source.

-Never open unsolicited email attachments.

-Practice safe web browsing. No adult sites, no peer-to-peer file sharing sites, no sites offering cracks or free software that you know can’t be true, lockdown Facebook to only Friends on EVERYTHING, use WOT mentioned above, use Task Manager to close all open instances of your browsers if you ever get a suspicious pop-up , double check all links in browsers and emails by hovering over them or otherwise checking to see if what they say and where they say they are directed match what is really there and I could go on but you get the idea.

-Always use a standard user account unless you have a specific need for an administrator account. Then switch, do the administrative task, and return to the standard account. This greatly limits the access of any type of infection of intrusion into your system since administrative access isn’t in place.

I hope this helps.

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Microsoft windows hardware compatibility publisher для чего

Такая вот приятная новость. 🙂

Букин Геннадий
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Sergey78
Скорее всего SATA проблема. С ноутом вообще ппц. BIOS кастрированный, как диск определяется — HZ, драйвера — вообче нет. Как итог производительность винчестера — 2.

Как сообщали многие источники, перед Новым годом произошла утечка бета-версий Windows 7, предназначенной для узкого круга тестеров. 7 января в рамках церемонии открытия выставки новинок потребительской электроники и компьютерных технологий CES 2009 в Las Vegas исполнительный директор корпорации Стив Баллмер выступил с докладом, в котором он обозначил основные продукты, готовящиеся в недрах Microsoft для конечных пользователей.

Бета-версию Windows 7 можно скачивать теперь официально. На конференции состоялся их официальный релиз бета-версий Windows 7. Теперь обе редакции ОС (х86, х64) доступны на сайтах Technet и MSDN и пользователи, имеющие подписку могут совершенно легально загрузить Windows 7 build 7000 с сайтов и получить ключ.

Ранее на всех CES с докладом от Microsoft выступал Билл Гейтс, однако в связи с его уходом из Microsoft летом 2008 года, это место было занято Баллмером. Было также заявлено, что скачать бету все остальные желающие смогут с сайта корпорации из раздела, посвященного Windows 7 , с вечера 8 января. Доведена информация о выпуске хотфикса, устраняющего проблему с повреждением MP3-файлов, о чем сразу предупреждают при скачивании ISO образа системы. Для того, чтобы обезопасить коллекцию музыкальных файлов, Microsoft рекомендует сначала выполнить ее резервное копирование, а потом установить обновление.

Конфигурация компьютера: Intel Pentium 4 HT Prescott-2M 2 Logical Processors / 64 бит CPU 3.00GHz / MS-7133 Версия 100 / 1791 Мв / WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 80 GBytes SATA-II / NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GS / Realtek High Definition Audio,Bt878, Genius / Bt878, WDM Video Capture,WDM Audio Capture,BTTUNER, TVision WDM TvTuner / NEC DVD_RW ND-3570A ATA Device / Realtek RTL8169/8110 Family PCI Gigabit Ethernet адаптер (NDIS 6.0) / Genius / Dell E177FP и LG FLATRON ez T710B — расширение стола / Windows 7 (TM) Ultimate

Windows Hardware Compatibility Program Specifications and Policies (whcp-specifications-policies)

When products meet the minimum requirements as defined in the below documents, it ensures that applications and devices are compatible. Systems are required to use components which have also passed compatibility testing. Products submitted with passing results will continue to be included on the Certified Products List and Windows Server Catalog.

Specifications and Policies Documents

The specifications define how to build Windows-compatible devices, systems, and filter drivers across all Windows Platforms. They were developed in collaboration with partners, and focus on ensuring compatibility, interoperability, security, and reliability.

The policies and processes provide guidelines on qualification testing and product submission, as well as useful business process requirements.

Certification for Windows Server 2016 and later, the Software Defined Data Center (SDDC) additional qualifications, the Windows Server Software Defined Datacenter (WSSD) program, and Azure Stack.

Products looking to achieve certification and qualification for the above products and programs must:

• Meet the Windows Hardware Compatibility Specifications for the relevant version of Windows Server and these other programs
• Follow the Windows Server Policy document
• Use the relevant version with matching palylist and supplemental content to generate logs

Questions about the Azure Stack or WSSD programs and SDDC Additional Qualifications, or how to submit the results for solution validation should be directed to the appropriate Microsoft technical account manager or partner management contact.

Windows Hardware Compatibility Program Certification Process

The Windows Hardware Compatibility Program lets you show customers that your hardware is reliably compatible with Windows 10. The program contains tools and processes that determine whether your hardware meets Windows 10 quality standards.

Step 1: Review Hardware Requirements

Building a great Windows device starts with understanding the hardware requirements.

Step 2: Register on Hardware Dashboard

Before you start testing for Windows compatibility, you should register with the hardware dashboard. Later, you’ll use the dashboard to submit your hardware for the Hardware Compatibility Program.

Step 3: Install the Windows Hardware Lab Kit

Get ready to test your Windows hardware by installing the Windows Hardware Lab Kit (HLK) and configuring your test environment. The tests that are included in the Windows HLK help you validate compatibility with Windows 10 and get your hardware listed on the certified product list. The HLK Getting Started Guide provides instructions on how to build a test environment, automate driver and system testing, and create the submission package required to participate in the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program.

Step 4: Submit Results

After testing your hardware and packaging the results with the HLK, you can submit the results to the hardware dashboard to qualify for the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program.

Step 5: Manage and Update

After you submit your test results, you can monitor and manage your submission in the dashboard.

Troubleshooting

The dashboard also provides additional services, including:

The Windows Hardware Lab Kit User’s Guide also provides the following guidance on interpreting test failures and bug submission:

Windows Hardware Lab Kit

The Windows Hardware Lab Kit (Windows HLK) is a test framework used to test hardware devices for Windows 10 and all versions of Windows Server starting with Windows Server 2016. To qualify for the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program, your product must pass certain tests using the Windows HLK.

This guide provides information about the tests that are included in the Windows Hardware Lab Kit, and instructions on how to build a test environment, automate driver and system testing, and create a submission package required to participate in the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program.

If you’re developing for Windows 10 or qualified versions of Windows Server, you must use the correct version of the HLK, as listed in the following table. Using the correct kit helps you ensure that the drivers and the system you develop are certified as compatible with Windows 10 or Windows Server.

Certify using the Virtual HLK (VHLK)! The VHLK is the entire Hardware Lab Kit pre-installed and pre-configured on a VHDX, ready to boot as a virtual machine. Use the VHLK to save setup time, quickly stand up a controller, and run Windows Hardware Certification from a virtual machine.

To certify.	Download.
Windows 10, version 20H2 Windows 10, version 2004	Windows HLK, version 2004 or Windows Virtual HLK (VHLK), version 2004
Windows 10, version 1909 Windows 10, version 1903	Windows HLK, version 1903 or Windows Virtual HLK (VHLK), version 1903
Windows 10, version 1809 or Windows Server 2019	Windows HLK, version 1809 or Windows Virtual HLK (VHLK), version 1809
Windows 10, version 1803	Windows HLK, version 1803
Windows 10, version 1709	Windows HLK, version 1709
Windows 10, version 1703 Windows 10, version 1607	Windows HLK, version 1703
Windows 10, version 1511 Windows 10, version 1507 Windows Server 2016	Windows HLK, version 1607

Windows HLK only supports testing on Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server 2019 systems. For testing previous versions of Windows, use the Hardware Certification Kit for Windows 8.1.

Windows Hardware Compatibility Program

To qualify for the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program, your product must pass certain tests using the Windows HLK. For guidance on which kit to use for compatibility certification, see the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program and the Windows Hardware Certification Blog.

Certification for Windows Server 2016, Azure Stack, SDDC, and later versions of these programs and qualifications must meet the Windows Hardware Compatibility Requirements as stated in the respective version of the documentation; must use the corresponding version of the HLK with matching playlist and supplemental content to generate logs; and must follow policies as stated in the Windows Server Policy document. Questions about the Azure Stack, SDDC programs, or how to submit the results for solution validation should be directed to the appropriate Microsoft technical account manager or partner management contact.

Download Windows Hardware Compatibility playlist

Get the official Windows Hardware Compatibility playlist so you can run the Windows HLK tests that ensure your hardware meets the requirements for compatibility with Windows 10 and Windows Server.

Download Windows HLK Filters

When there is a problem in either a Windows HLK test or in the operating system itself that causes certification tests to fail incorrectly, we create an errata that allows partners to bypass the problematic test. Most errata use filters to automatically filter the failure from the submission results. Filters are applied within Windows HLK Studio.

Download Windows HLK Supplemental Test Content

Supplemental Content for Media, Graphics, Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), and Private Cloud Simulator Tests

Supplemental test content downloads are required for some tests related to graphics, media, and mean time between failures (MTBF). Download these files to complete Windows HLK testing in these areas.

Required downloads for tests that use supplemental content:

Media

Graphics

Starting with Windows HLK, version 2004, the HLK_GRFX_FOD package is no longer needed for Graphics testing. It is still required for testing previous versions of Windows (Windows 10 , versions 1909 and earlier).

Mobile

Download HLK Offline Documentation

This documentation is also available in .chm format for offline use.