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Select from 120 of the Most Popular Updates

Microsoft has published a slew of computer products. They have some of the most popular computer products in the world. So, it’s no wonder that many people are looking for a Microsoft update.

To get a software update, you need to visit one of the twelve Microsoft download center. To review these latest software updates from Microsoft, click here. The 120 most popular Microsoft updates are listed below under their respective download center.

Microsoft Game Updates

The games download includes game demos, trailers, and screenshots. You can also analyze the gaming performance of your PC. These popular updates include:

1. DirectX 9.0c End-User Runtime
2. Xbox High-Definition Videos
3. Microsoft USB Flash Drive Manager (Standard)
4. Halo for Windows Trial Version
5. Cubicle Chaos
6. Age of Empires II Trial Version
7. RalliSport Challenge Trial Version
8. Freelancer Trial Version
9. SafeDisc Windows XP Fix for Microsoft Games
10. Microsoft Time Zone (Standard)
     

Microsoft DirectX Updates

Download the latest redistributable (updated August 2005) so you can include DirectX with your applications for better graphic, video, 3D animation, and rich audio performance. These popular updates include:

1. DirectX 9.0c End-User Runtime
2. DirectX 8.1 Runtime for Windows 2000
3. DirectX 9.0c Redistributable for Software Developers
4. DirectX 9.0 SDK Update - (August 2005)
5. DirectX 9.0b Software Development Kit Extras: Direct3D
6. DirectX 9.0 SDK Update - (April 2005)
7. DirectX 9.0 SDK Update - (June 2005)
8. DirectX 8.1 Runtime for Windows 98 and Me
9. DirectX 9.0c - End-User EULAs
10. DirectX 9.0c Redistributable for Software Developers - with updated DirectX for Managed Code and D3DX (June 2005)

Microsoft Internet Updates

The Microsoft Internet download center has all your updates for all of your Internet software including the Internet Explorer, Windows Messenger, MSN Messenger and Outlook Express. These popular updates include:

1. Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1
2. Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer for Windows XP Service Pack 2 (KB883939)
3. Update for Internet Explorer 6 for XP Service Pack 2 (KB888240)
4. Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 for Windows XP and Windows 2000 (KB889293)
5. Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer for XP Service Pack 2 (KB890923)
6. Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer for Windows XP Service Pack 2 (KB896727)
7. MSN Messenger 7.0
8. Update for Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 (KB831167)
9. Internet Explorer 7 Beta 1 Technology Overview
10. Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 for Windows XP and Windows 2000 (KB896727)

Microsoft Windows and Security Updates

The Microsoft Windows and Security download center maintains all the latest security updates, service packs, Power Toys and tools to keep you safe while browsing the Internet. These popular downloads include:

1. Windows AntiSpyware (Beta)
2. Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1
3. Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool
4. Update for Windows XP (KB894391)
5. Security Update for Windows XP (KB899588)
6. Security Update for Windows 2000 (KB899588)
7. Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer for Windows XP Service Pack 2 (KB883939)
8. Windows XP Service Pack 2 for IT Professionals and Developers
9. Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 for Windows XP and Windows 2000 (KB889293)
10. Remote Desktop Connection Software

Microsoft Window Media Updates

The Microsoft Windows Media download center includes updates for the Windows Media Player, Windows Movie Maker fun packs, encoders, etc. These popular downloads include:

1. Windows Media Player 10
2. Windows XP Video Decoder Checkup Utility
3. Photo Story 3 for Windows
4. Windows Media Player 9 Series for Windows 98 Second Edition, Me, and 2000
5. Xbox High-Definition Videos
6. Codec Installation Package for Windows Media Player 7.1 or later
7. SyncToy v1.0
8. Producer for Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003
9. Update for DRM-enabled Media Players (KB891122)
10. Windows Media Encoder 9 Series

Microsoft Drivers Updates

The Microsoft Drivers download center maintains software drivers for the Microsoft keyboards, Microsoft mouse devices, MDAC and much more. These popular downloads include:

1. MDAC 2.8
2. IntelliPoint 5.2 Mouse Software for Windows XP and 2000
3. Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) 2.8 SP1
4. Windows XP Home Edition Utility: Setup Disks for Floppy Boot Install
5. Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) Utility: Component Checker
6. Windows 98 Second Edition: Updated Uhcd.sys Fixes Problem with Some USB Devices Not Running
7. IntelliType Pro 5.2 Keyboard Software for Windows XP and 2000
8. Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1 Utility: Setup Disks for Floppy Boot Install
9. MDAC 2.7 SP1 Refresh
10. SQL Server 2000 Driver for JDBC SP3

Microsoft Office and Home Applications Updates

The Microsoft Office and Home Application center includes service packs, viewers and add-ins for their popular software suite applications. These popular downloads include:

1. PowerPoint Viewer 2003
2. Office 2000 Service Release 1a (SR-1a)
3. Excel Viewer 2003
4. Office 2003/XP/2000 Add-in: Office Sounds
5. Office 2003 Service Pack 1
6. Office 2000 Update: Service Pack 3 (SP3)
7. Word Viewer 2003
8. PowerPoint Viewer 97 for PowerPoint 97, 2000, and 2002 Users
9. PowerPoint 2003/2002 Add-in: Office Animation Runtime
10. Outlook 2003 Add-in: Personal Folders Backup

Microsoft Mobile Devices Updates

The Microsoft Mobile Devices download center includes software updates for your Pocket PC, Smartphone, Tablet PC, SDK and more. These popular updates include:

1. Microsoft ActiveSync 3.8
2. Money 2005 for Pocket PC
3. Microsoft ActiveSync 3.8 - German
4. Theme Generator v1.0 for Smartphone 2002
5. eMbedded Visual C++ 4.0
6. SDK for Windows Mobile 2003-based Pocket PCs
7. .NET Compact Framework 1.0 SP3 Redistributable
8. ActiveSync 3.7.1
9. Pocket Streets 2005 Downloadable Maps
10. Microsoft Office XP Pack for Tablet PC (Tablet Pack)

Microsoft and Other Platform Updates

The Microsoft and Other Platform downloads center includes updates and additions for software running on the Mac and Unix platforms. These popular updates include:

1. Windows Media Player 9 for Mac OS X
2. Word 97-2000 Viewer
3. Internet Explorer 5.2.3 for Mac OS X
4. Internet Explorer 5.1.7 for Mac OS 8.1 to 9.x
5. Remote Desktop Connection Client 1.0.3 for Mac
6. MSN Messenger Version 4.0.1 for Mac
7. Windows Media Player 7.1 for Mac
8. Outlook Express 5.0.6 for Mac OS 8.1 to 9.x
9. PowerPoint 98 Viewer for Macintosh
10. Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Service Pack 1 (11.1.0)

Microsoft Server Applications Updates

The Microsoft Server Applications download center includes updates for server products, server packs, tools and trial software. These popular updates include:

1. Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Service Pack 4
2. Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Desktop Engine (MSDE 2000) Release A
3. Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Service Pack 3a
4. Windows Server 2003 Administration Tools Pack
5. Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack 1
6. User Profile Hive Cleanup Service
7. Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0 Resource Kit Tools
8. Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition - Community Technology Preview June 2005
9. Windows Server 2003 SP1 Administration Tools Pack
10. Windows Small Business Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1)

Microsoft System Management Tools Updates

The Microsoft System Management download center is a resource center for IT professionals. It includes IT resources, tools, utilities and software updates. These popular updates include:

1. Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer v2.0 (for IT Professionals)
2. Windows Installer 2.0 Redistributable for Windows 95, 98, and Me
3. Office 2000 Update: Service Pack 3 (SP3)
4. Windows Installer 3.1 Redistributable
5. Codec Installation Package for Windows Media Player 7.1 or later
6. Windows Server 2003 Resource Kit Tools
7. Windows Script 5.6 for Windows 2000 and XP
8. Diagnostic Tool for the Microsoft VM 1.0a
9. Windows XP Professional Utility: Setup Disks for Floppy Boot Install
10. Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 Network Install for IT Professionals

Microsoft Development Resources Updates

The Microsoft Development Resource download center maintains updates for SDKs, service packs and developer tools. These popular updates include:

1. .NET Framework Version 1.1 Redistributable Package
2. .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1
3. Platform Software Development Kit Redistributable: Microsoft Layer for Unicode on Windows 95, 98, and Me Systems, 1.1.3790.0
4. .NET Framework Software Development Kit Version 1.1
5. Windows Installer 2.0 Redistributable for Windows 95, 98, and Me
6. .NET Framework Version 2.0 Redistributable Package Beta 2 (x86)
7. Windows Script 5.6 for Windows 2000 and XP
8. .NET Framework 2.0 Beta 2 Obsolete APIs
9. MDAC 2.8
10. DirectX 9.0c Redistributable for Software Developers

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