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Find all the test info that you need at the Windows CE Testing Tools web portal! 

Building strong, reliable embedded devices is critical in today's market. Testing a device or driver can involve assessing many different elements from security, to usability, to performance. This is why Microsoft is working to provide the following tools and resources that will work in conjunction with your testing efforts.

Tutorials

Advanced Automated Test Development with TUXLearn how to effectively create test modules that can be run by the TUX harness to generate effective white box tests for their software solution.   

Documentation from MSDN

Windows CE Test KitTest device drivers or a platform that you created with Windows CE by using the Windows CE Test Kit (CETK) tool.   
Windows CE Test Kit TestsExplore the variety of pre-defined tests that are included in the CETK to quickly test a driver or the stability of a platform.   
How to Use the CETK to Test a DriverRead this "how to" documentation to walk you through driver testing that uses the CETK.   

MSDN Technical Articles

Application Verifier for Windows CE and Windows Mobile 5.0This article discusses how to use the Application Verifier program to increase the stability of your embedded Windows CE and Windows Mobile applications. (17 printed pages)   
Stress Testing: Using Modular Stress Test to Test Platforms and ComponentsThis article describes how to test the stability and reliability of your Windows CE platform.   
Building and Testing Devices with the Windows CE .NET Test Kit (CETK)This article describes how to use the Windows CE Test Kit, Board Support Package (BSP) certification, and driver validation.   
Tips and Tricks for Testing Windows CE .NET Display DriversThis article describes common display driver problems and explains how you can use the Graphics Device Interface (GDI) test in the Windows CE Test Kit (CETK).   
Windows CE Long-Haul Testing Scenarios and ResultsThis article describes the importance of long-haul testing and its role in increasing overall quality, reliability, and stability of a Windows CE operating system.   
Testing NDIS Miniport Drivers by Using the Windows CE .NET Test KitLearn how to run a one-card test, a two-card test, and a two-card test on two computers on network driver interface specification (NDIS) miniport drivers by using the Windows CE .NET Test Kit (CETK).   

Tools and Resources

Download the Windows CE 5.0 Standalone Test KitThis kit is a collection of tests and tools that can be used to help verify the stability, reliability, and quality of a platform or device running Windows CE 5.0. This download is intended to be used on systems where Windows CE 5.0 is not installed; however, it is the same kit as the one included in the Windows CE 5.0 product and is used in the same way.   
Windows CE Testing NewsgroupExchange information with other Windows Embedded systems and application developers about Windows CE test tools. This is also available through a newsreader.   
Writing a Windows CE Test Kit Tux DLLCreate and run an automated test suite in Windows CE .NET 4.2.   
CODESNITCHGet information about this code analysis tool for Windows CE.   

Programs

Windows CE Driver Validation Program (DVP)DVP is designed to give developers, Independent Hardware Vendors (IHVs), or original equipment manufacturer (OEM) licensees of Microsoft Windows CE the opportunity to validate their drivers for use with Windows CE operating systems.   
Windows CE Board Support Package (BSP) and CPU Certification ProcessThis BSP and CPU certification process is designed to certify Windows CE BSPs and CPU compatibility to guarantee that they meet Windows CE operating system requirements.   

Comments

  • Anonymous
    April 20, 2007
    Hi Certain tests like the ones for Camera Module appear only in the Windows CE 6.0 version of CETK Test How can I use these tests for the WIndows CE 5.0 versiob

  • Anonymous
    August 07, 2007
    i am just test for WM6, and need a tools named Applicaiton Verifier. i have downloaded CETK 5, after install, when i try to connect a WM 6 device use AppVerifier, there is no response on computer. if i need to use CETK 6? where can i download? thank you!

  • Anonymous
    September 13, 2007
    We start to test CETK for WinCE 6.0 Wi-Fi Microsoft Validated.But now we find that under test One-Card and Two-Card WLAN Card Minport Driver test,the DummyWzcsvc.cab is gone.Where can we got this file for use. And Wi-Fi Authentication Matrix Test,I can't find more detial troubleshooting document. Now I find the test failed while send/recv UDP packet. Before this ICMP packet is pass.Any comment for this test failed?  

  • Anonymous
    October 06, 2007
    i am just test for WM6, and need a tools named Applicaiton Verifier. i have downloaded CETK 5, after install, when i try to connect a WM 6 device use AppVerifier, there is no response on computer.

  • Anonymous
    December 01, 2007
    Hi, has anyone started Application Verifier for WM 6.0 or Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Test Kit successfully, and if yes, how to do it? Thanks, Mike

  • Anonymous
    May 16, 2008
    This page contains several links to "content not found" http://blogs.msdn.com/testembedded/archive/2007/01/05/windows-ce-testing-tools.aspx

  • Anonymous
    June 19, 2008
    Hi,    Friends i need a testing tool for panel automation, any suggestions? Thank you, Sheetal

  • Anonymous
    July 06, 2008
    Now i am testing Wlan card on WCE 5.0, when i select "Wireless network card test",Before 400 test cases it's ok,but run No.400 test case,it's fail, log message is "Cannot run 'ntapconfig'. CreateProcess() failed, error=0x00000002", Can u help me?

  • Anonymous
    July 11, 2008
    I am testing a symbol device and need a test automation tool.  I have searched and searched for the DATK (device autotmated tool kit) that is suppose to be in the CETK - anyone know of the location of this tool??? Thanks.

  • Anonymous
    August 22, 2008
    Hi, Is it possible to perform Automation tests on Windows CE. All information is helpful....

  • Anonymous
    October 01, 2008
    Wish List ========= Add support for WinCE 5/6 in VPC and Virtual Server. Include canned solutions like there is with emulator images for Windows Mobile 6. Also, implement Suspend and Resume with Scripting support to determine the power state of the VM.

  • Anonymous
    December 10, 2008
    Hi. I 'm new to windows CE testing (driver and application).Can u pls tell me from where i will get the generic required test cases. Pls help me.

  • Anonymous
    June 08, 2009
    I am running an application on Windows CE 5.0 mobile. How can i make testing aumate?

  • Anonymous
    January 24, 2010
    Hi,     I have a problem when I tried to add Support for the CETK to an OS Design in Platform Builder. I did not get the steps of Add to OS design can any one please help me. I would appreciate the help.

  • Anonymous
    August 02, 2010
    hi,   am actually looking for a tool which can automate the GUI testing in windows CE mobile apps. It would be nice if you could provide with some suggestions or tools available in the market.

  • Anonymous
    August 19, 2010
    I am also looking for a tool which can test GUI. I found a third party tool M-eux "www.jamosolutions.com/.../57.html" is there any similar kind of tool in microsoft tools

  • Anonymous
    January 20, 2011
    Unit testing check list for Mobile applications