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Windows

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

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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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.

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  • Windows SBS 2008 Migration Help
    Migration help for Windows SBS 2008
  • Windows SBS 2003 to 2008 Migration Guide
    Migration help for Windows SBS 2008
  • Windows Azure SDK
    The Windows® Azure? SDK provides developers with the APIs, tools, documentation, and samples needed to develop Internet-scale applications that run on Windows Azure.
  • Security Compliance Management Toolkit
    This toolkit series provides IT professionals with an end-to-end solution to help them plan, deploy, and monitor security baselines of Windows® operating systems and 2007 Microsoft® Office applications. The series was updated to include new security baselines for Windows® 7, BitLocker? Drive Encryption, and Windows® Internet Explorer® 8.

Office and Home Applications

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

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Internet

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

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Windows Live

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  • MSN Messenger 7.0
    MSN Messenger is an instant messaging program that lets you send instant messages to your friends, and much more.
  • Windows Live Messenger
    With Windows Live Messenger you can chat, swap photos, and see what?s new with the people you care about.
  • Bing Maps 3D
    Add realistic 3D capabilities to your online Bing Maps.
  • Windows Live Mail
    Windows Live Mail brings together multiple e-mail accounts, calendars, and more.

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  • Windows Live Toolbar
    With Windows Live Toolbar, you can customize your browser, quickly access your favorite Windows Live features, and find what you need, fast.
  • Windows Live Family Safety
    Windows Live Family Safety helps protect your kids online.
  • Windows Live Writer
    Windows Live Writer makes blogging a breeze. You can add photos and videos, format everything just so, and publish to most blogging services.
  • Windows Live Photo Gallery
    Use Windows Live Photo Gallery to edit and organize your photos, and then post them online or send them to friends.

Game

Game updates, trial editions...

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Windows Media

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

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  • Media Feature Pack
    The Media Feature Pack for Windows 7 N and Windows 7 KN will install Media Player and related technologies on a computer running Windows 7 N or Windows 7 KN edition. For further information, please see http://support.microsoft.com and query the Knowledge Base for the article number KB968211
  • 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.
  • PR Master Agreement
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  • IIS Media Services 3.0
    IIS Media Services 3.0 is an integrated HTTP-based media delivery platform

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 Redist (August 2009)
      This download provides the DirectX end-user redistributable that developers can include with their product.
    • 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 - (August 2009)
      Download the complete DirectX SDK, which contains the DirectX Runtime and all DirectX software required to create DirectX compliant applications.

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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 - (August 2009)
      Download the complete DirectX SDK, which contains the DirectX Runtime and all DirectX software required to create DirectX compliant applications.
    • DirectX Redist (August 2009)
      This download provides the DirectX end-user redistributable that developers can include with their product.
    • DXVA for H.264/AVC Decoding
      Defines extensions to DirectX® Video Acceleration (DXVA) to support decoding of H.264/AVC video.

    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 2.08
    • Version 2.08

  • 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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    • Windows Installer 4.5
      The Microsoft® Windows® Installer (MSI) is the application installation and configuration service for Windows. These download packages will update the version of Windows Installer on your system to version 4.5.
    • Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 - Five Language Standalone (KB948465)
      Service Pack 2, the latest service pack for both Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista, supports new types of hardware and emerging hardware standards, includes all of the updates that have been delivered since SP1, and simplifies deployment, for consumers, developers, and IT professionals.
    • 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.
    • Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio Express
      Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio Express (SSMSE) is a free, easy-to-use graphical management tool for managing SQL Server 2005 Express Edition and SQL Server 2005 Express Edition with Advanced Services.

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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 v2.0
    • 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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    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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    • Windows Azure Tools for Microsoft Visual Studio (November 2009)
      Windows Azure Tools for Microsoft Visual Studio extend Visual Studio 2008 and Visual Studio 2010 Beta 2 to enable the creation, configuration, building, debugging, running and packaging of scalable web applications and services on Windows Azure. Installation includes the Windows Azure SDK.
    • IT Compliance Management Series
      The IT Compliance Management Series is intended for IT managers, professionals, and partners who must configure Microsoft products to address specific IT governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) requirements. Successful implementation of the recommendations in this series will allow organizations to shift the enforcement and management of IT GRC requirements onto underlying Microsoft technologies.
    • Identity and Access Whitepapers
      Identity and Access Whitepapers
    • Expression Encoder 3 QFE
      With Expression Encoder 3, you can import and encode video files for both devices and the Web, produce live webcasts, enhance media with watermarks and advertising, and publish with Microsoft Silverlight using Smooth Streaming technology.