Abbreviated as HCL, the
Hardware Compatibility List
is a list of products maintained by Microsoft that note devices that have been
tested for compatibility with
Windows
Vista or
XP.
For Windows Vista,
devices that have been tested and
found to provide the best experience are are marked with logos stating they are
"Certified For Windows Vista". The Hardware Compatibility List will also
note those products that have been tested to pass Microsoft standards of
compatibility, reliability and security and will work with all PCs running
Windows Vista. These devices will normally show an image that states
"Works
With Windows Vista".
For Windows XP those hardware products and devices that meet or exceed
standards of quality and compatibility with the Microsoft Windows XP operating
system are marked with
"Designed for Microsoft Windows XP".
