Downloads and free trials

Explore these free Microsoft downloads and trials. Try before you buy with our free Microsoft Office and Dynamics CRM software trials and protect your PC with our free Microsoft Essentials software. And if you haven't explored Windows Live yet, you're missing out!

Software downloads

Microsoft Security Essentials
Protect your PC. Download and get proven anti-virus protection for free.
Windows Internet Explorer 8
Download IE8 now and browse securely and quickly.
Windows Internet Explorer 8
Includes additional safety features from the Child Exploitation and Protection Centre.
Windows Internet Explorer 9 Beta
Try the beta version today.

Software trials

Microsoft Office Home & Business 2010
Download a free 60-day trial.
Microsoft Office Professional 2010
Download a free 60-day trial.
Microsoft Online Services
Get a free 30-day trial of one Microsoft’s hosted service.
Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0
Download a free 90-day trial.

Add-ins and tools

Windows Defender
Protection against spyware, pop-ups, and slow performance.
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool
Download the tool today.
Get a free security assessment
Use our free online review to assess your security.
Microsoft Silverlight
Silverlight is a powerful development platform for creating engaging interactive web applications for desktop and mobile devices.
Download the Bing Bar!
Get direct access to Bing right from your browser.

Windows Live

Hotmail, Messenger, Essentials, SkyDrive
Free services to make communication and sharing easier and safer.

Office Live

Get a free website
Sign up with Windows Live to get a free website and more.