Microsoft established a list of requirements that a product and its installation must fulfill in order to become certified for the Windows logo. The requirements outline criteria that help make a product more compatible, reliable, and secure when running on Windows systems. Products that meet the Certified for Windows Logo Program requirements can carry the Certified for Windows logo.
This article discusses the Certified for Windows Logo Program as well as the Windows Quality Validation Suite (plus InstallShield ICEs) in InstallShield.