REDMOND, Wash. — May 2, 2008 — Microsoft Corp. today announced participation in the following upcoming events with the financial community. Interested parties can view a webcast of these events on Microsoft’s Investor Relations Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/msft.

Merrill Lynch Technology Conference
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
9:45 a.m. ET/6:45 a.m. PT
Brian Hall, general manager, Windows Live Business Group

Bernstein Strategic Decisions
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
9 a.m. ET/6 a.m. PT
Ray Ozzie, chief software architect

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

For more information, financial analysts and investors only: Colleen Healy, general manager, Investor Relations, Microsoft, (425) 706-3703

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