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Downloads

Downloads are one of the most popular items on the Microsoft.com Web site. So we're doing some of the footwork for you, and making it easy for you to find both individual downloads and collections for specific products.



Before digging into this page, if you're looking for the latest operating system and security updates for your Windows-based computer, it's a good idea to start at Microsoft Update. With Microsoft Update you can access the same updates and downloads available from Windows Update, plus updates for Office and other Microsoft applications.



And, if you're looking for downloads or updates to your Microsoft Office products, be sure to check out Office Update.


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Top 10 downloads

Here are the most popular downloads from around Microsoft.com this week.

1.

Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats

2.

Windows Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP

3.

Windows Installer 3.1 Redistributable

4.

.NET Framework Version 2.0 Redistributable Package (x86)

5.

DirectX End-User Runtime

6.

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Overview

7.

Windows® Defender

8.

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals and Developers

9.

.NET Framework 3.5

10.

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool

More downloads

Perennial favorites

Plus! Digital Media Edition downloads

Windows Media downloads

Plus! Digital Media Edition downloads

Windows Mobile downloads

Windows Movie Maker downloads

Windows XP downloads


From the Microsoft.com Download Center

If you're not finding a download in the other sections on this page, there's a good chance you'll find it within the main Microsoft Download Center.

Here are links to areas within the Download Center that are of particular interest for use at home.

Drivers

These are used to help your software and hardware work with your computer.

Games and DirectX

Downloads for Games for Windows and for the DirectX technology used to improve graphics performance.

Internet Explorer

Updates for your browser software.

Office and home applications

For programs within the Microsoft Office system and home products such as Works.

Mobile devices

Such as Windows Mobile-based Pocket PCs and Smartphones, as well as ActiveSync

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