Choosing Software and Hardware
Windows 7 is designed to work with computer hardware that supports Windows Vista and can even outperform Windows Vista on the same hardware. Windows 7 is also designed to take advantage of modern hardware capabilities. The following sections describe the different Windows 7 logos and hardware requirements, which can help you choose hardware capable of providing the Windows 7 features you need.
Windows 7 Software Logo
Microsoft provides Windows 7 logos for hardware and software vendors to show that the product has been tested to work with Windows 7. For an application to qualify for the Windows 7 Logo Program, it must meet the following criteria:
Comply with Anti-Spyware Coalition Guidelines
Do not try to circumvent Windows ...
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