Microsoft has released Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1 Redistributable Package
Microsoft has released ADO.Net Entity Framework Tools Aug 07 Community Technology Preview
Microsoft has released ADO.NET Entity Framework Beta 2
Microsoft has released Update Rollup 4 for Exchange Server 2007
Microsoft has released a Windows Desktop Search Add-in for Lotus Notes
Microsoft has released the August 2007 update of the Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter
Microsoft released an updated version of Windows Script for Windows XP and Windows 2000
Microsoft released the August 2007 Community Technology Preview of the Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 SDK
Microsoft has released SQL Server Compact 3.5 Server Tools Beta 2
Microsoft has released Windows SDK for Windows Server 2008 and .NET Framework version 3.5
Add-on for Visual Studio 2008 Beta 2 for developing applications for Silverlight 1.1 Alpha Refresh
Silverlight Tools for VS 2008 Beta 2
Silverlight Tools for VS 2008 Beta 2
This download provides the DirectX end-user redistributable that developers can include with their product.
DirectX Redist (August 2007)
DirectX Redist (August 2007)
Download the complete DirectX SDK, which contains the DirectX Runtime and all DirectX software required to create DirectX compliant applications in C/C++ and C#
DirectX SDK - (August 2007)
DirectX SDK - (August 2007)
The beta versions of the Installation Guide for Microsoft Visual Studio Team System 2008 - Team Foundation Server and Team Explorer.
These the most current versions of the beta Installation Guides for Visual Studio 2008 Team Foundation Server. There is a version for Beta 1 (v70419), and a version for Beta 2 (v70725). Download the version that matches the beta release for the software you want to install.
Note: On computers with security update 896358 installed, downloaded Compiled Help Module (CHM) files cannot be opened. For more information, see KB902225.
Visual Studio Team System 2008 Team Foundation Installation Guide
These the most current versions of the beta Installation Guides for Visual Studio 2008 Team Foundation Server. There is a version for Beta 1 (v70419), and a version for Beta 2 (v70725). Download the version that matches the beta release for the software you want to install.
Note: On computers with security update 896358 installed, downloaded Compiled Help Module (CHM) files cannot be opened. For more information, see KB902225.
Visual Studio Team System 2008 Team Foundation Installation Guide
The downloadable Remote Desktop Web Connection ActiveX control provides most of the same functionality as the full Remote Desktop Connection software; however, the Remote Desktop Web Connection is designed to deliver this functionality over the Web.
Remote Desktop Web Connection : XPSP2 (5,1,2600,2180)
Remote Desktop Web Connection : XPSP2 (5,1,2600,2180)
A batch utility to automate the gathering of diagnostic information from Windows for troubleshooting.
The MPS Reporting utility PFE version is utilized to gather detailed system status and configuration information. The data collected will assist with fault isolation and general health-checks. The PFE version of MPS_REPORTS gathers a wide range of diagnostic information from Windows and limited information for server applications installed such as SQL or Exchange.
The MPS Reporting Tool is self-extracting and will run on Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 x86. Windows Server 2003 x64 (AMD64), and Windows Server 2003 for Itanium.
Microsoft Premier Services Reporting Utility (PFE version)
The MPS Reporting utility PFE version is utilized to gather detailed system status and configuration information. The data collected will assist with fault isolation and general health-checks. The PFE version of MPS_REPORTS gathers a wide range of diagnostic information from Windows and limited information for server applications installed such as SQL or Exchange.
The MPS Reporting Tool is self-extracting and will run on Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 x86. Windows Server 2003 x64 (AMD64), and Windows Server 2003 for Itanium.
Microsoft Premier Services Reporting Utility (PFE version)
This add-on enables the Astoria client library to run inside Microsoft Silverlight applications
This add-on extends the CTP by introducing a version of the client library that can run inside the Microsoft Silverlight 1.1 environment. This version of the library also includes an extension to the API that allows developers to execute queries asynchronously, a more natural interaction model for a web-centric application.
Microsoft Codename "Astoria" Add on to May 2007 CTP
This add-on extends the CTP by introducing a version of the client library that can run inside the Microsoft Silverlight 1.1 environment. This version of the library also includes an extension to the API that allows developers to execute queries asynchronously, a more natural interaction model for a web-centric application.
Microsoft Codename "Astoria" Add on to May 2007 CTP
Updated MOM 2005 Backwards Compatibility MP (6.0.5000.12), System Center Internal Library MP (6.0.5000.16), and System Center Core Monitoring MP (6.0.5000.16)
Update to address fixes and enhancements:
- New Backward Compatibility Threshold monitoring type using in Converted MOM 2005 MPs which exposes Threshold values as overrides.
- Fixes to the Backward Compatibility Cluster discovery to address problem with converted MPs that monitor clustered Applications
- Fixes conversion issue with MOM 2005 Windows Service rules using wildcards to match on Service names
Installation: After unpacking of the MSI files import the following MP files:
Folder (default): %ProgramFiles%\System Center Management Packs\ MOM 2005 Backward Compatibility
- Microsoft.SystemCenter.Internal.mp
- Microsoft.Systemcenter.2007.mp
- System.Mom.BackwardCompatibility.Library.mp
The MP will replace the existing version of the files
Management Pack Release History:
Initial Release 3/23/2007 Version 6.0.5000.0
Updated release 5/29/2007 Version 6.0.5000.1
Updated release 7/10/2007:
- Microsoft.SystemCenter.Internal.mp 6.0.5000.16
- Microsoft.Systemcenter.2007.mp 6.0.5000.16
- System.Mom.BackwardCompatibility.Library.mp 6.0.5000.12
OpsMgr 2007 MOM 2005 Backward Compatibility MP Update 5000.12
Update to address fixes and enhancements:
- New Backward Compatibility Threshold monitoring type using in Converted MOM 2005 MPs which exposes Threshold values as overrides.
- Fixes to the Backward Compatibility Cluster discovery to address problem with converted MPs that monitor clustered Applications
- Fixes conversion issue with MOM 2005 Windows Service rules using wildcards to match on Service names
Installation: After unpacking of the MSI files import the following MP files:
Folder (default): %ProgramFiles%\System Center Management Packs\ MOM 2005 Backward Compatibility
- Microsoft.SystemCenter.Internal.mp
- Microsoft.Systemcenter.2007.mp
- System.Mom.BackwardCompatibility.Library.mp
The MP will replace the existing version of the files
Management Pack Release History:
Initial Release 3/23/2007 Version 6.0.5000.0
Updated release 5/29/2007 Version 6.0.5000.1
Updated release 7/10/2007:
- Microsoft.SystemCenter.Internal.mp 6.0.5000.16
- Microsoft.Systemcenter.2007.mp 6.0.5000.16
- System.Mom.BackwardCompatibility.Library.mp 6.0.5000.12
OpsMgr 2007 MOM 2005 Backward Compatibility MP Update 5000.12
Scrum is a Web-based, end-to-end project management tool for Scrum built on the Microsoft Visual Studio Team Foundation Server platform.
Microsoft eScrum Version 1.0
Microsoft eScrum Version 1.0
The Extended Security Update Inventory Tool is used to detect security bulletins not covered by MBSA including MS04-028, February 2005 bulletins, and future security bulletins that are exceptions to MBSA.O
The security bulletins that are currently covered by this tool are as follows:
MS04-028
MS05-004
MS05-006
MS05-009
MS05-022
MS05-023
MS05-029
MS05-030
MS05-031
MS05-033
MS05-034
MS05-044
MS05-050
MS06-005
MS06-014
MS06-016
MS06-017
MS06-020
MS06-023
MS06-024
MS06-033
MS06-043
MS06-055
MS06-056
MS06-069
MS06-073
MS06-076
MS06-077
MS06-078
MS07-004
MS07-005
MS07-009
MS07-012
MS07-028
MS07-034
MS07-040
Note for users of previous versions of the tool: This download can be used to upgrade previous versions of the Extended Update Inventory Tool so that additional security update detection can be added for a given month's security updates.
Extended Security Update Inventory Tool (July 2007)
The security bulletins that are currently covered by this tool are as follows:
MS04-028
MS05-004
MS05-006
MS05-009
MS05-022
MS05-023
MS05-029
MS05-030
MS05-031
MS05-033
MS05-034
MS05-044
MS05-050
MS06-005
MS06-014
MS06-016
MS06-017
MS06-020
MS06-023
MS06-024
MS06-033
MS06-043
MS06-055
MS06-056
MS06-069
MS06-073
MS06-076
MS06-077
MS06-078
MS07-004
MS07-005
MS07-009
MS07-012
MS07-028
MS07-034
MS07-040
Note for users of previous versions of the tool: This download can be used to upgrade previous versions of the Extended Update Inventory Tool so that additional security update detection can be added for a given month's security updates.
Extended Security Update Inventory Tool (July 2007)
The simulated soccer services implement a simulated soccer competition, using the RoboCup specifications for the field environment, plus automatic enforcement of RoboCup game play rules.
Soccer Simulation for Microsoft Robotics Studio (1.5)
Soccer Simulation for Microsoft Robotics Studio (1.5)
The Sumo Competition Services provide a simulation environment which hosts sumo competitions as well as a sample sumo player service which can be used in the simulation environment and with physical robots.
Sumo Competition for Microsoft Robotics Studio (1.5)
Sumo Competition for Microsoft Robotics Studio (1.5)
This package contains SQL Server 2000 Analysis Services build 2174.
SQL Server 2000 Analysis Services 2000 build 2174 contains hotfixes that were originally released for SQL Server 2000 Analysis Services Service Pack 3, but were not included in Service Pack 4.
Note: Clients that connect to servers receiving this update should be running the updated OLEDB for OLAP components. The update can be installed by running PTSLite, available for build 2174 on the Microsoft Download Center.
Hotfix Rollup for SQL Server 2000 Analysis Services Service Pack 4 - Build 2174 for x86 and x64 Based Systems
SQL Server 2000 Analysis Services 2000 build 2174 contains hotfixes that were originally released for SQL Server 2000 Analysis Services Service Pack 3, but were not included in Service Pack 4.
Note: Clients that connect to servers receiving this update should be running the updated OLEDB for OLAP components. The update can be installed by running PTSLite, available for build 2174 on the Microsoft Download Center.
Hotfix Rollup for SQL Server 2000 Analysis Services Service Pack 4 - Build 2174 for x86 and x64 Based Systems
This download contains documentation for System Center Operations Manager 2007.
System Center Operations Manager 2007 Documentation
System Center Operations Manager 2007 Documentation
Robotics Studio is a Windows-based environment for academic, hobbyist and commercial developers to easily create robotics applications across a wide variety of hardware. This installation package installs the Microsoft Robotics Studio along with samples and tutorials.
The Microsoft Robotics Studio delivers three areas of software:
A scalable, extensible runtime architecture that can span a wide variety of hardware and devices. The programming interface can be used to address robots using 8-bit or 16-bit processors as well as 32-bit systems with multi-core processors and devices from simple touch sensors to laser distance finding devices.
A set of useful tools that make programming and debugging robot applications scenarios easier. These include a high quality visual simulation environment that uses the AGEIA Technologiesâ„¢ PhysXâ„¢ engine.
A set of useful technology libraries services and samples to help developers get started with writing robot applications.
Microsoft Robotics Studio (1.5)
The Microsoft Robotics Studio delivers three areas of software:
A scalable, extensible runtime architecture that can span a wide variety of hardware and devices. The programming interface can be used to address robots using 8-bit or 16-bit processors as well as 32-bit systems with multi-core processors and devices from simple touch sensors to laser distance finding devices.
A set of useful tools that make programming and debugging robot applications scenarios easier. These include a high quality visual simulation environment that uses the AGEIA Technologiesâ„¢ PhysXâ„¢ engine.
A set of useful technology libraries services and samples to help developers get started with writing robot applications.
Microsoft Robotics Studio (1.5)
Network Protocol AnalyzerTool to allow capturing and protocol analysis of network traffic.
Microsoft Network Monitor 3.1
Microsoft Network Monitor 3.1
Download the latest construction data to keep your maps current.
Streets and Trips 2006 Construction Update
Streets and Trips 2006 Construction Update
Microsoft MapPoint 2006 and Streets and Trips 2007 Construction Update
MapPoint 2006 and Streets and Trips 2007 Construction Update
MapPoint 2006 and Streets and Trips 2007 Construction Update
Download the construction information update to keep your maps current.
MapPoint 2004 and Streets and Trips 2004 Construction Update
MapPoint 2004 and Streets and Trips 2004 Construction Update
Download the latest construction data to keep your maps current.
MapPoint Streets and Trips 2005 Construction Update
MapPoint Streets and Trips 2005 Construction Update
SMS 2003 with SP3 introduces support for Vista to your current SMS infrastructure bringing in Software Distribution, Updates and Inventory capabilities. In addition SP3 introduces x64 architecture support for today's modern business computers, as well as full Asset Intelligence integration for over 400,000 software titles.
Systems Management Server 2003 Service Pack 3 Upgrade
Systems Management Server 2003 Service Pack 3 Upgrade
Update Rollup 3 for Exchange Server 2007 (KB935999)
This is a cumulative update rollup and replaces the following:
KB930809 Update Rollup 1 for Exchange Server 2007 (KB930809)
KB935490 Update Rollup 2 for Exchange Server 2007 (KB930809)
Update Rollup 3 for Exchange Server 2007 (KB935999)
This is a cumulative update rollup and replaces the following:
KB930809 Update Rollup 1 for Exchange Server 2007 (KB930809)
KB935490 Update Rollup 2 for Exchange Server 2007 (KB930809)
Update Rollup 3 for Exchange Server 2007 (KB935999)
SQL Server 2000 Analysis Services 2000 build 2174 contains hotfixes that were originally released for SQL Server 2000 Analysis Services Service Pack 3, but were not included in Service Pack 4.
Note: Clients that connect to servers receiving this update should be running the updated OLEDB for OLAP components. The update can be installed by running PTSLite, available for build 2174 on the Microsoft Download Center from this link:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=2BB62F35-D041-42AC-98DA-6EC97168BE21&displaylang=en.
PTSLite is freely redistributable
Hotfix Rollup for SQL Server 2000 Analysis Services Service Pack 4
Note: Clients that connect to servers receiving this update should be running the updated OLEDB for OLAP components. The update can be installed by running PTSLite, available for build 2174 on the Microsoft Download Center from this link:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=2BB62F35-D041-42AC-98DA-6EC97168BE21&displaylang=en.
PTSLite is freely redistributable
Hotfix Rollup for SQL Server 2000 Analysis Services Service Pack 4
Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Microsoft Commerce Server 2007 provides support for running Commerce Server 2007 Developer Edition on Windows Vista. In addition, it includes fixes for several issues in the product. Installing SP1 on non-English versions of Commerce Server 2007 is not supported.
Microsoft Commerce Server 2007 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
Microsoft Commerce Server 2007 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
Media Reader is a free application that enables you to share Microsoft Expression Media catalogs with anyone on the Macintosh or Windows platform who may not own Expression Media.
Expression Media Reader (Windows)
Expression Media Reader (Windows)
Media is a professional asset management tool used to visually catalog and organize all your digital assets for effortless retrieval and presentation.
Expression Media Free Trial (Windows)
Expression Media Free Trial (Windows)
Microsoft has released two hotfixes for Microsoft ProClarity 6.3
Microsoft ProClarity Analytics Server 6.3.2210 hotfix
Microsoft ProClarity Desktop Professional 6.3.2210 Hotfix
Microsoft ProClarity Analytics Server 6.3.2210 hotfix
Microsoft ProClarity Desktop Professional 6.3.2210 Hotfix
The Microsoft XML Paper Specification Essentials Pack, Version 1.0 (XPS Essentials Pack) contains components that enable you to view, generate and index XPS Documents.
XPS Essentials Pack Version 1.0
XPS Essentials Pack Version 1.0
Documentation compilers for managed class libraries. Enabling managed class library developers throughout the world to easily create accurate, informative documentation with a common look and feel.
Sandcastle - June 2007 Community Technology Preview (CTP)
Sandcastle - June 2007 Community Technology Preview (CTP)
Open, edit, and save documents, workbooks, and presentations in the file formats new to Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007.
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats
This download contains the BETA release for Microsoft Visual FoxPro 9.0 SP2 and the Sedna add-ons. This release has two parts:
The Sedna Beta download contains six components: VistaDialogs4COM, Upsizing Wizard, Data Explorer, NET4COM, MY for VFP and VS 2005 Extension for VFP.
The VFP 9.0 SP2 Beta download contains a patch that can be applied to VFP 9.0 or VFP 9.0 SP1. In addition to fixes to the core product, this patch contains significant enhancements to the Reporting features.
Note that the SP2 patch can only be applied to VFP 9.0 or VFP 9.0 SP1. Top of pageSystem RequirementsSupported Operating Systems: Windows 2000 Service Pack 3; Windows 2000 Service Pack 4; Windows Vista; Windows XP Service Pack 2Microsoft Visual FoxPro 9.0
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 (Visual Basic Express or higher) is required for editing, modifying and rebuilding the source for the NET4COM and VistaDialogs4COM.
Windows Vista for running VistaDialogs4COM.
Visual Studio 2005 for VS 2005 Extension for VFP. Top of pageInstructions1. Uninstall previous CTPs before installing the 'Sedna' Beta..
2. Click the Download button on this page to start the download..
3. To start the installation immediately, click Run; to save the download to your computer for installation at a later time, click Save..
VFP9 SP2 and Sedna Beta
The Sedna Beta download contains six components: VistaDialogs4COM, Upsizing Wizard, Data Explorer, NET4COM, MY for VFP and VS 2005 Extension for VFP.
The VFP 9.0 SP2 Beta download contains a patch that can be applied to VFP 9.0 or VFP 9.0 SP1. In addition to fixes to the core product, this patch contains significant enhancements to the Reporting features.
Note that the SP2 patch can only be applied to VFP 9.0 or VFP 9.0 SP1. Top of pageSystem RequirementsSupported Operating Systems: Windows 2000 Service Pack 3; Windows 2000 Service Pack 4; Windows Vista; Windows XP Service Pack 2Microsoft Visual FoxPro 9.0
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 (Visual Basic Express or higher) is required for editing, modifying and rebuilding the source for the NET4COM and VistaDialogs4COM.
Windows Vista for running VistaDialogs4COM.
Visual Studio 2005 for VS 2005 Extension for VFP. Top of pageInstructions1. Uninstall previous CTPs before installing the 'Sedna' Beta..
2. Click the Download button on this page to start the download..
3. To start the installation immediately, click Run; to save the download to your computer for installation at a later time, click Save..
VFP9 SP2 and Sedna Beta
Microsoft has released an update for the spelling checker in the 2007 Microsoft Office programs. This release is an update to the English-language dictionary.
Hotfix Rollup for the 2007 Microsoft Office System (KB935520)
Hotfix Rollup for the 2007 Microsoft Office System (KB935520)
This update fixes a problem in which a calendar item that is marked as private is opened if it is found by using the Search Desktop feature. The update also fixes performance issues that occur when you work with items in a large .pst file or .ost file.
Update for Outlook 2007 (KB933493)
Update for Outlook 2007 (KB933493)
Download the service pack 1 for Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 Enterprise Edition. Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 is a cost-effective and well supported server virtualization technology for the Windows Server Systemâ„¢ platform. As a key part of any server consolidation strategy, Virtual Server increases hardware utilization and enables organizations to rapidly configure and deploy new servers.
Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 - Enterprise Edition
Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 - Enterprise Edition
With Microsoft Office Outlook Connector Beta, you can use Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 or Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 to access and manage your Microsoft Windows Live Hotmail or Microsoft Office Live Mail accounts, including e-mail messages and contacts for free!
Microsoft Office Outlook Connector
Microsoft Office Outlook Connector
This download contains all the symbol files for this DirectX SDK release for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.
DirectX SDK - Symbol Files (June 2007)
DirectX SDK - Symbol Files (June 2007)
This DirectX SDK release contains updates to tools, utilities, samples, documentation, and runtime debug files for x64 and x86 platforms.
For additional information please see Microsoft DirectX Developer Center along with reviewing the Readme for last-minute updates.
DirectX SDK - (June 2007)
For additional information please see Microsoft DirectX Developer Center along with reviewing the Readme for last-minute updates.
DirectX SDK - (June 2007)
The Group Policy Management Pack for Operations Manager 2007 monitors Group Policy infrastructure and in-scope client side extensions. Specifically, it:
Provides Group Policy health monitoring for:
- Group Policy core infrastructure/registry client-side extension
- Scripts client-side extension
- Software installation client-side extension
- Security client-side extension
- Folder redirection client-side extension
- Disk quota
Provides a knowledge base of useful information to help administrators resolve an issue when Group Policy fails to process.
Management Pack Release History:
Initial Release for OpsMgr 2007 6/1/2007 Version 6.0.5000.0
Group Policy 2003 Management Pack
Provides Group Policy health monitoring for:
- Group Policy core infrastructure/registry client-side extension
- Scripts client-side extension
- Software installation client-side extension
- Security client-side extension
- Folder redirection client-side extension
- Disk quota
Provides a knowledge base of useful information to help administrators resolve an issue when Group Policy fails to process.
Management Pack Release History:
Initial Release for OpsMgr 2007 6/1/2007 Version 6.0.5000.0
Group Policy 2003 Management Pack
This add-in accompanies the MSDN article Publishing and Synchronizing Excel 2007 Tables to SharePoint Lists, available in the Related Links section. The add-in allows you to publish a read-write list to Windows SharePoint Services. Note that you cannot save the workbook in the new Office Open XML Formats. Instead, to retain the functionality, you need to save the workbook in the Excel 97-2003 (Biff8) file format.
Excel 2007 Add-in: Synchronizing Tables with SharePoint Lists
Excel 2007 Add-in: Synchronizing Tables with SharePoint Lists
The Microsoft; Windows File Replication Service Management Pack monitors the performance and availability of Windows File Replication Service, Ultrasound, and Replica Sets. By detecting and providing alerts for critical events and performance indicators, this Management Pack helps you correct and prevent possible service outages. This Management Pack plays an important role in ensuring that Windows File Replication Service, and Replica Sets are available and working correctly.
By using embedded expertise, this Management Pack provides alerts for performance, health, and availability conditions that indicate problems. It helps you identify issues before they become critical, allowing you to maintain a high level of availability and performance for Windows File Replication Service and Replica Sets. As a result, this Management Pack can reduce the cost of ownership by enabling proactive management and reducing resolution times for identified issues.
Requires OpsMgr 2007 MOM 2005 Backward Compatibility MP Update) 6.0.5000.1 (or higher)
FRS Windows Server 2000/2003 Management Pack
By using embedded expertise, this Management Pack provides alerts for performance, health, and availability conditions that indicate problems. It helps you identify issues before they become critical, allowing you to maintain a high level of availability and performance for Windows File Replication Service and Replica Sets. As a result, this Management Pack can reduce the cost of ownership by enabling proactive management and reducing resolution times for identified issues.
Requires OpsMgr 2007 MOM 2005 Backward Compatibility MP Update) 6.0.5000.1 (or higher)
FRS Windows Server 2000/2003 Management Pack