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PDC2008: October 27-30

Experience the future of software development and see the unveiling of Windows 7

• Office Live Workspace
  Access up to 1,000 of your secure documents from anywhere
• See what’s new at Office Labs
  Chart Advisor, Email Prioritizer, Search Commands, and more
• Small Business+
  Free Entrepreneur.com eBook, free personalized online resource, and it’s free to sign-up
• Money Plus free trials: Choose which new Money product works best for you
• Evaluate 15 great Microsoft products: Free trials of Visual Studio, Windows Server, SQL Server, and more

Popular Downloads

• Internet Explorer 8 Beta
• Windows Media Player 11
• Windows Live Messenger

Top Searches

• Office Templates
• Office Clip Art
• Windows Themes

Destinations & Events

• Buy Our Products (U.S.)
• Download Center
• Microsoft Update
• Windows Mobile

Latest releases

Internet Explorer 8 Beta

Download today for faster, easier, and safer browsing

• Get rewarded for searching
  Earn tickets towards exciting prizes when you search with SearchPerks from Live Search
• The new Arc Mouse
  This revolutionary design is made for comfort, but folds for portability
• Test drive Windows Vista
  Take it for a spin online and let us show you what it can do
• The ultimate steal: Students save up to 91% off E.R.P. on Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007
• Microsoft Office Accounting Express 2008: Download it for free today

Help & Support

• Internet Explorer 8 Readiness Toolkit
• Live Search Help
• Mouse & Keyboard Support
• Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor
• Office Help & How-to

Using your computer

At Home

Download Internet Explorer 8 Beta

Browsing is now faster, easier, and safer

• The Mojave Experiment
  See what 94% of participants rated higher than Windows Vista
• Microsoft Equipt
  Get security and Microsoft Office in one package, for up to three PCs
• Avoid viruses, spyware, hackers, and more
  4 steps to protect your computer
• Windows Media Player 11: Enjoy music, video, and photos
• Visit Windows Marketplace: Download cool new software for Windows Vista (U.S. only)
• More Microsoft At Home

At Work

Download Microsoft Office Accounting Express 2008

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• Download Microsoft Office Accounting Express 2008
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• Find 5 ways to speed up your computer
  Keep your PC running in top form
• Hidden ways to use Excel
  Learn 3 simple tips
• Get the latest security downloads: Visit Microsoft Update
• How much energy does your PC use? Find out now with this free tool
• More Microsoft At Work

For Business

Small Business Assurance

Buy a new PC with Windows Vista and get free support

• Microsoft Pinpoint
  Connect with Microsoft Certified companies for products and services
• Office Live Small Business
  Get a free Web site, free email, and other online tools for your business
• Windows Small Business Server
  Learn more about the all-in-one server and get a free resource kit
• Microsoft Dynamics business management solutions: Videos, free trials, and more
• Microsoft Small Business Summit: Watch it live online October 14-16

Popular Downloads

• Office Compatibility Pack
• PowerPoint Templates
• Trial Software Center

Top Searches

• Partner
• Customer Service
• Business Solutions

Destinations & Events

• Microsoft Dynamics Business Applications
• Business & Industry
• Volume Licensing

For IT Professionals

Windows Server 2008 certification

Train on select Windows Server 2008 courses and receive Standard Edition free

• Experience the energy
  Get a free 180-day trial of Microsoft SQL Server 2008
• Experience TechEd Online
  Learn about the latest tools and how to increase productivity
• Microsoft WinHEC 2008
  Be the first to see what's new in Windows 7 and receive a pre-beta build of your own
• Microsoft Virtualization global launch event: Sign up for an event near you today
• Microsoft Office Visio 2007: Get a free 60-day trial

Popular Downloads

• Search Server 2008 Express
• Windows XP SP3
• Virtual PC 2007

Top Searches

• Drivers
• Sysinternals
• Active Directory

Destinations & Events

• TechNet
• IT Downloads
• Training & Certification

For Developers

Boost your dev skills

Download free Express Editions of Microsoft Visual Studio and SQL Server 2008

• Experience TechEd Online
  Learn about the latest tools and how to increase productivity
• Microsoft WinHEC 2008
  Be the first to see what's new in Windows 7 and receive a pre-beta build of your own
• Windows Embedded
  Learn which product is right for your device and development environment
• Microsoft SQL Server 2008: Download a free 180-day trial
• Microsoft Popfly: Now you can create mashups, games, and Web pages without writing code

Popular Downloads

• Internet Explorer 8 Beta
• Silverlight 2 Beta 2
• Visual Studio Express Editions

Top Searches

• C
• C#
• Visual Basic

Destinations & Events

• MSDN
• MSDN Subscriptions
• Visual Studio Developer Center