November 9th, 2006
Windows Vista logos - what do they all mean?
Certified for Windows Vista and the Works with Windows Vista logo
There are two more logos that you need to know what they mean. These are:
- Certified for Windows Vista
- Works with Windows Vista
The difference between these two logos is subtle. Here's the difference according to Microsoft:
Certified for Windows Vista
Products that carry the "Certified for Windows Vista" logo have met explicit standards of reliability and quality, and have been tested and proven to deliver a superior experience with a PC running Windows Vista. Using software and devices bearing this logo with Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Enterprise, or Windows Vista Ultimate edition provides the richest PC experience. [emphasis added]Works with Windows Vista
You can have confidence that a hardware or software product displaying the "Works with Windows Vista" logo will easily work with Windows Vista and deliver a reliable experience. These products meet baseline standards of functionality on all PCs running Windows Vista. [emphasis added]
So the difference is in the level of testing that's been done and put simply Certified for Windows Vista is better than Works with Windows Vista. Expect higher-priced hardware and software to have the Certified for Windows Vista logo while budget hardware and software will have the Works with Windows Vista logo (or no logo at all).
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