Have you been wondering how you can tell which software and devices take advantage of the features of Windows Vista? You can easily identify these products by looking for the devices and software that are Certified for Windows Vista.

You all have probably seen the Designed for XP logo that appears on PCs. The Windows Vista Logo Program is the next generation, however, we’ve made two important changes. First, we’ve extended this program to encompass not only PCs, but also peripheral devices and software, which is what I plan on writing about today. Secondly, we’ve set up a certification process, so that devices and software need to be independently tested before they qualify for the logo. So, yes, there are there thousands of applications and devices that are compatible with Windows Vista, however, Certified devices and software have been tested to help ensure that they are compatible with the premium features of Windows Vista. Devices and software that carries the Works with Windows Vista logo are tested for baseline standards of compatibility with all PCs running Windows Vista.