 Include your Windows-compatible software and hardware products in Windows Marketplace, a comprehensive, easy-to-use shopping and download site that helps Windows customers discover, experience, and purchase your software and hardware products.
 If your product is widely available, it probably appears in Windows Marketplace. Search our site to verify if your product appears.
 Downloadable Software, Shareware, & Trialware:
If your product is available as a download, you can offer it at Windows Marketplace and give your potential customers, wherever they are, secure and direct access to your software. We have numerous partners for you to work with:
        Packaged Software, Hardware, & Devices:
If your product is available in packaged format, you can offer it at Windows Marketplace by signing up with CNET.com.
 The release of the new Windows Vista operating system offers a unique opportunity to create innovative applications that help you respond to your customer needs and increase your revenue. Millions of customers are looking for compatible software and solutions that fully showcase the powerful new features of Windows Vista. To take advantage of marketing benefits, including public relations programs, special advertising benefits, and the opportunity to have your product logo'd and highlighted on Windows Marketplace, please see the Innovate on Windows Vista program.
 It’s easy for Web publishers, developers, and partners to link to the Windows Marketplace from their Web sites. Just click on the link below and download the Windows Marketplace banners. Pick from a selection of horizontal, vertical and animated banners. It’s easy. Take advantage of the great selection of products that work with Windows! Windows Marketplace Link Logos are here!
 Millions of customers are looking for applications that they can trust will work on the new Windows Vista operating system. Microsoft has outlined a step-by-step process to help ensure that products are compatible with Windows Vista by qualifying for either the “Certified for Windows Vista” logo or “Works with Windows Vista” logo.
Qualifying for the “Certified for Windows Vista” program lets your customers know that your products provide the highest quality Windows Vista experience possible. When displayed on your product packaging and promotional materials, it helps customers instantly recognize that your applications have met a higher standard for reliability, security, and compatibility.
 Next Steps:
• Enroll in the “Certified for Windows Vista” program here
• Download the “Certified for Windows Vista Technical Requirements” document
• Download the “Certified for Windows Vista Test Specifications” document
The “Works with Windows Vista” logo indicates that the product has been tested and approved for basic compatibility with Windows Vista.
 Next Steps:
• Enroll in the “Works with Windows Vista” program here
• Download the “Works with Windows Vista Logo Specifications” document
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