REDMOND, Wash. — October 22, 2007 — Microsoft Corp. issued the following statement regarding the announcement Monday in Brussels that Microsoft is in full compliance with the European Commission’s March 2004 decision:

“At the time the Court of First Instance issued its judgment in September, Microsoft committed to taking any further steps necessary to achieve full compliance with the Commission’s decision. We have undertaken a constructive discussion with the Commission and have now agreed on those additional steps. We will not appeal the CFI’s decision to the European Court of Justice and will continue to work closely with the Commission and the industry to ensure a flourishing and competitive environment for information technology in Europe and around the world.”