Surprise (Unsafe) Removal

[GNRaj]

Hello,

Is Surprise removal or Unsafe removal a mandatory requirement for WHQL
certification?

I would like to know as Windows2000 and below pop-up a dialog box saying
unsafe removal for NDIS-WDM drivers unless supported by filter and I am
not sure if WHQL is OK with the filter drivers.

Also, Windows XP SP1 fails to identify the SURPRISE_REMOVAL_OK flag.

Someone who has been involved in the WHQL processes or someone from
WHQL, please reply.

Thanks in advance

Best Regards,

GNRaj

 

[Robert Harper [MSFT]]

GNRaj,

You can find the requirements for Device requirements and Network devices in the Windows Logo Program Hardware Requirements located
http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/winlogo/downloads.mspx
For more information on Surprise remoaval you will find the documentation below:
Hardware Design for Surprise Removal
http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/hwdev/tech/pnp/rem-devs_design.mspx


Thanks,
Robert Harper
WHQLNET @ Microsoft.com