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Security updates, service packs, PowerToys, tools...

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  • Update for Windows XP (KB932823)
    Install this update to resolve an issue in which a user is unable to use Windows Internet Explorer 7 to download files on a computer that is running Windows XP with IME enabled.
  • DirectX End-User Runtime
    The Microsoft DirectX® End-User Runtime provides updates to 9.0c and previous versions of DirectX ? the core Windows® technology that drives high-speed multimedia and games on the PC.
  • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool
    This tool checks your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps to remove the infection if it is found. Microsoft will release an updated version of this tool on the second Tuesday of each month.
  • Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP (KB940157)
    Windows Search 4.0 is an updated component of Windows that enables instant search on your computer.

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Office and Home Applications

Service packs, viewers, add-ins, updates...

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  • Microsoft Office Communicator Mobile 2007 R2
    Microsoft Office Communicator Mobile is a unified communications client for Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2. Communicator Mobile runs on Microsoft Windows mobile 6.0 (or higher) software for Pocket PC and smartphone devices.
  • Microsoft Office Communicator Mobile 2007 R2
    Microsoft Office Communicator Mobile is a unified communications client for Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2. Communicator Mobile runs on Microsoft Windows mobile 6.0 (or higher) software for Pocket PC and smartphone devices.
  • Microsoft Exchange Online Standard
    Microsoft® Exchange Online is a hosted enterprise messaging solution based on Microsoft Exchange Server 2007. Exchange Online services include advanced e-mail features as well as calendaring, contact, and task management capabilities. This white paper describes the services and features that are included with the Standard offering of Exchange Online.
  • Office PerformancePoint Server IT Pro content CHM
    Downloadable CHM version of PerformancePoint Server content on TechNet.

Internet

Updates for Internet Explorer, Windows Messenger, MSN Messenger, Outlook Express...

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Windows Live

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  • Windows Live Messenger 8.1
    Windows Live Messenger is the next-generation MSN Messenger. It has everything you already love about Messenger, and much more!
  • Windows Live Messenger (Version 2008)
    Windows Live Messenger has a fresh new look, but it's still got all the features you know and love.
  • MSN Messenger 7.0
    MSN Messenger is an instant messaging program that lets you send instant messages to your friends, and much more.
  • Bing Maps 3D
    Add realistic 3D capabilities to your online Bing Maps.

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Game

Game updates, trial editions...

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  • Microsoft XNA Game Studio 3.1
    Microsoft XNA Game Studio 3.1 makes it easier than ever to create great video games for Windows-based PCs, Xbox 360 consoles (with an active premium XNA Creators Club subscription), and Zune digital media players.
  • Zune 3.1
    PC software for Zune
  • Microsoft XNA Game Studio 3.0
    Microsoft XNA Game Studio is a toolset that makes creating great video games for Windows-based PCs, the Zune digital media player, and the Xbox 360 console (with an active premium XNA Creators Club subscription) easier than ever.
  • Flight Simulator X Trial Version
    Download the free trial version and take the latest version of Flight Simulator for a test flight.

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    Test for tier 2
  • Microsoft XNA Game Studio 3.1
    Microsoft XNA Game Studio 3.1 makes it easier than ever to create great video games for Windows-based PCs, Xbox 360 consoles (with an active premium XNA Creators Club subscription), and Zune digital media players.
  • Microsoft XNA Framework Redistributable 3.1
    The XNA Framework Redistributable download provides game developers with the XNA Framework run-time libraries they can include with their product for redistribution on Windows XP and Windows Vista.
  • Game Downloads
    Download trailers and more from Xbox.com.

Windows Media

Windows Media Player, Windows Movie Maker fun packs, codecs, encoders...

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Macintosh & Other Platforms

Updates and additions for Microsoft software running on Mac, UNIX...

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  • Windows Media® Components for QuickTime
    • With Windows Media® Components for QuickTime, by Flip4Mac?, you can play Windows Media files (.wma and .wmv) directly in QuickTime Player and view Windows Media content on the Internet using a Web browser.

  • Windows Media Player 9 for Mac OS X
    • Introducing Windows Media Player 9 for Mac OS X .

  • Windows Media Player 7.1 for Mac
    • Sporting a new Aqua interface and with full support for the industry-leading Windows Media Technologies, this new version of our player opens the world of Windows Media content to Macintosh users, enabling them to access the best audio and video on the Web.

  • Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.3.5 Update
    • This update contains several improvements to enhance security and stability, including fixes for vulnerabilities that an attacker can use to overwrite the contents of your computer's memory with malicious code.

  • Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.3.6 Update
    • This update fixes a vulnerability that an attacker can use to overwrite the contents of your computer's memory with malicious code. This update also addresses an issue with using public folders in Entourage, and it contains the latest postal code information for Japanese addresses.

  • Microsoft Messenger for Mac 6.0.2
    • Messenger for Mac 6.0.2 improves reliability and makes it easy to take advantage of the full power of instant messaging. It is a Universal application built to run on both PowerPC-based and Intel-based Macs.

  • PowerPoint 98 Viewer for Macintosh
    • The Microsoft PowerPoint 98 Viewer allows people who use Microsoft PowerPoint to share their presentations with users who do not have PowerPoint.

    DirectX

    DirectX updates, multimedia extras, SDKs...

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    • DirectX End-User Runtime
      The Microsoft DirectX® End-User Runtime provides updates to 9.0c and previous versions of DirectX ? the core Windows® technology that drives high-speed multimedia and games on the PC.
    • DirectX SDK - (March 2009)
      Download the complete DirectX SDK, which contains the DirectX Runtime and all DirectX software required to create DirectX compliant applications.
    • DirectX 9.0c Redistributable for Software Developers
      This download provides the DirectX 9.0c end-user redistributable that developers can include with their product.
    • DirectX SDK - (November 2008)
      Download the complete DirectX SDK, which contains the DirectX Runtime and all DirectX software required to create DirectX compliant applications.

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    • DXVA for H.264/AVC Decoding
      Defines extensions to DirectX® Video Acceleration (DXVA) to support decoding of H.264/AVC video.
    • Microsoft XNA Framework Redistributable 3.1
      The XNA Framework Redistributable download provides game developers with the XNA Framework run-time libraries they can include with their product for redistribution on Windows XP and Windows Vista.
    • DirectX SDK - (March 2009)
      Download the complete DirectX SDK, which contains the DirectX Runtime and all DirectX software required to create DirectX compliant applications.
    • DirectX End-User Runtime
      The Microsoft DirectX® End-User Runtime provides updates to 9.0c and previous versions of DirectX ? the core Windows® technology that drives high-speed multimedia and games on the PC.

    Drivers

    Software drivers for Microsoft keyboards, Microsoft mouse devices, MDAC...

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  • MDAC 2.8
    • Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) 2.8 contains core Data Access components such as the Microsoft SQL Server? OLE DB provider and ODBC driver.

  • IntelliPoint 6.1 (32-bit)
    • IntelliPoint software enables you to customize the unique features of your Microsoft® mouse. You can reassign mouse buttons to perform commands, shortcuts, and application-specific functions. You can also modify mouse settings, such as pointer speed and updated horizontal scrolling.

  • Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) 2.8 SP1
    • Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) 2.8 SP1 contains core Data Access components such as the Microsoft SQL Server? OLE DB provider and ODBC driver.

  • Windows XP Home Edition Utility: Setup Disks for Floppy Boot Install
    • The Windows XP startup disk allows computers without a bootable CD-ROM to perform a new installation of the operating system. The Windows XP startup disk will automatically load the correct drivers to gain access to the CD-ROM drive and start a new installation of Setup.

  • Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) Utility: Component Checker
    • Component Checker utility has been redesigned to provide XML support. The new tool includes updated snapshots for MDAC 2.7 SP1 on Windows XP SP1 and MDAC 2.8 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 SP1.

  • Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator Version 2.05
    • Version 2.05

  • IntelliType Pro 6.1 (32-bit)
    • IntelliType Pro software enables you to customize the unique features of your Microsoft® keyboard. You can reassign keys to open a program, file, or Web page, or to perform commands and application-specific functions. You can also disable keys and modify scrolling and zoom slider performance.

    Server Applications

    Server product updates, service packs, tools, trials...

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    System Tools

    Download tools, utilities, updates, and more to help you manage your IT systems.

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  • Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor
    • Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor is designed to help Windows XP users identify whether their PCs are ready for an upgrade to Windows Vista, which edition of Windows Vista meets their needs, and which features of Windows Vista will be able to run on their PCs.

  • Virtual PC 2007
    • Download the full version of Microsoft Virtual PC 2007.

  • Windows Installer 3.1 Redistributable
    • The Microsoft® Windows® Installer is an application installation and configuration service. WindowsInstaller-KB893803-x86.exe is the redistributable package for installing or upgrading Windows Installer.

  • Windows Server 2003 Resource Kit Tools
    • The Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 Resource Kit Tools are a set of tools to help administrators streamline management tasks such as troubleshooting operating system issues, managing Active Directory®, configuring networking and security features, and automating application deployment.

  • SyncToy v1.4
    • SyncToy helps you copy, move, rename, and delete files between folders and computers quickly and easily.

  • Codec Installation Package for Windows Media Player 7.1 or later
    • This package can be used as an alternative to automatically downloading Windows Media Codecs, or to correct problems experienced with previously-downloaded codecs.

  • Windows Vista Hardware Assessment
    • The Windows Vista Hardware Assessment solution accelerator is an inventory, asessment, and reporting tool that will find and determine if computers on a network are ready to run Windows Vista or the 2007 Microsoft Office system.

    Mobile Devices

    Software for your Pocket PC, Smartphone, Tablet PC...

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    • Microsoft Windows Mobile Device Center 6.1 for Windows Vista (32-bit)
      This new version of the Windows Mobile Device Center contains key improvements and new features to support Windows Mobile 6 devices. The Windows Mobile Device Center 6.1 is only supported on Windows Vista.
    • ActiveSync 4.5
      Microsoft ActiveSync 4.5 is the latest sync software release for Windows Mobile-powered devices. ActiveSync provides a great synchronization experience with Windows®-powered PCs and Microsoft Outlook right out of the box. Note: Microsoft ActiveSync works only with Windows XP SP2 or earlier.
    • Windows Mobile Device Center 6.1 Driver for Windows Vista (64-bit)
      This new version of the Windows Mobile Device Center contains key improvements and new features to support Windows Mobile 6 devices. The Windows Mobile Device Center 6.1 is only supported on Windows Vista.
    • Windows Mobile 6 SDK Refresh
      The Windows Mobile 6 SDK Refresh adds documentation, sample code, header and library files, emulator images and tools to Visual Studio that let you build applications for Windows Mobile 6.

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    • Bing Maps 3D
      Add realistic 3D capabilities to your online Bing Maps.
    • Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Monthly Update (May 2009)
      Download this set of updates for Windows Embedded CE 6.0 released during the period of May 1 - May 31, 2009. These updates are fixes for Windows Embedded CE operating system problems you run into during the development and maintenance of your custom platform.
    • Windows CE 5.0 Platform Builder Monthly Update (May 2009)
      Download this set of updates for Windows CE 5.0 Platform Builder released during the period of May 1 - May 31, 2009. These updates are fixes for Windows CE operating system problems you run into during the development and maintenance of your custom platform.
    • Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Monthly Update (April 2009)
      Download this set of updates for Windows Embedded CE 6.0 released during the period of April 1 - April 30, 2009. These updates are fixes for Windows Embedded CE operating system problems you run into during the development and maintenance of your custom platform.

    Development Resources

    SDKs, service packs, developer tools...

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    • .NET Framework Version 2.0 Redistributable Package (x86)
      The Microsoft .NET Framework version 2.0 (x86) redistributable package installs the .NET Framework runtime and associated files required to run applications developed to target the .NET Framework v2.0.
    • .NET Framework 3.5
      Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 contains many new features building incrementally upon .NET Framework 2.0 and 3.0, and includes .NET Framework 2.0 service pack 1 and .NET Framework 3.0 service pack 1.
    • .NET Framework 3.5 Service pack 1
      Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 is a full cumulative update that contains many new features building incrementally upon .NET Framework 2.0, 3.0, 3.5, and includes cumulative servicing updates to the .NET Framework 2.0 and .NET Framework 3.0 subcomponents.
    • .NET Framework Version 1.1 Redistributable Package
      The .NET Framework version 1.1 redistributable package includes everything you need to run applications developed using the .NET Framework.

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    • Bing Maps 3D
      Add realistic 3D capabilities to your online Bing Maps.
    • Deep Zoom Composer
      Prepare images for use with the Deep Zoom feature in Silverlight 3
    • Expression Blend 3 + SketchFlow RC
      With Expression Blend 3 + SketchFlow, you can create Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) applications for the desktop and Microsoft Silverlight 3 applications for the web.
    • Microsoft .NET Services Datasheet
      This datasheet provides a quick summary of Microsoft .NET Services, part of the Azure Services Platform.