Windows 7 Hardware and Software
Logo Program
With millions of choices in PCs, software, and devices, it can sometimes be time-consuming to nd high
quality products that are easy to use. The Windows 7 logo program helps you make better purchase
decisions by identifying products that have passed Microsoft designed tests for compatibility and reli-
ability with Windows 7, for both 32-bit and 64-bit systems.
Microsoft has evolved (and simpli ed) its hardware and software logo programs to help you identify
products that work well with Windows 7. The primary goals of the program are to help ensure compat-
ibility and reliability.
Compatibility Goals Reliability Goals
• Installs without worry
• Compatible with all versions
of Windows 7 including 64-bit
systems
• Tested to minimize the number of
crashes, hangs, and reboots
• Ensure that there is no malware or
spyware in any application with the
Compatible with Windows 7 logo
• All executable and drivers are
signed