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Microsoft Agent is a software technology that enables an enriched form of user interaction that can make using and learning to use a computer easier and more natural.<br /><br /><br /> <br /><br />Update for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (KB913800) <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4825860><br />Install this update to address digital rights management (DRM) protected content failures after installing Update Rollup 2 for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (KB900325).<br /><br /><br /> <br /><br />All recently published Office and home downloads <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4825861><br /><br /><br /><br /> <br />----------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />Development Resources<br /><br /><br />Microsoft Application Verifier <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4825862><br />Application Verifier is a runtime verification tool for unmanaged code that assists in finding subtle programming errors that can be difficult to identify with normal application testing. Run the Application Verifier tests on your code to identify issues within heaps, handles, and locks.<br /><br /><br /> <br /><br />Microsoft Product Feedback Mapping Tool (BETA) <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4825863><br />The Microsoft Product Feedback Mapping tool enables ISVs, IHVs, and OEMs to easily map files in their products to Windows Error Reports submitted by end users. This mapping enables an ISV, IHV, or OEM to view their products' Error reports with Windows Error Reporting services.<br /><br /><br /> <br /><br />Microsoft Component Installer Software Development Kit for Windows (x86) version 2.0 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4825864><br />The Microsoft Component Installer for Windows SDK provides a mechanism for developers to package common redistributable runtime components for installation on an end user's computer.<br /><br /><br /> <br /><br />Readme Files for SQL Server 2005 SP1 and SQL Server 2005 SP1 Express Editions and Tools <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4825865><br />Before you install SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 1 (SP1) or SQL Server 2005 SP1 Express editions and tools, review the readme for information about installing SP1 and to learn about common issues that can impact your installation experience or use of the product.<br /><br /><br /> <br /><br />SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 1 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4825866><br />Includes Database Mirroring, SQL Server Management Studio Express, additional options for ISVs, and feature fixes.<br /><br /><br /> <br /><br />SQL Server 2005 Express Edition Service Pack 1 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4825867><br />Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition is a free, easy-to-use, lightweight version of SQL Server 2005. It is fast and easy to learn, allowing you to quickly develop and deploy dynamic data-driven applications.<br /><br /><br /> <br /><br />SQL Server 2005 Express Edition with Advanced Services <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4825868><br />Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition with Advanced Services is a new, free, easy-to use version of SQL Server Express that includes more features and makes it easier than ever to start developing powerful data-driven applications for Web or local desktop development.<br /><br /><br /> <br /><br />SQL Server 2005 Express Edition Toolkit <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4825869><br />Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition Toolkit provides additional tools and resources for SQL Server 2005 Express Edition and SQL Server 2005 Express Edition with Advanced Services.<br /><br /><br /> <br /><br />SQL Server Management Studio Express <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4825870><br />Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio Express (SSMSE) is a free, easy-to-use graphical management tool for managing SQL Server 2005 Express Edition and SQL Server 2005 Express Edition with Advanced Services.<br /><br /><br /> <br /><br />SQL Server 2005 Samples and Sample Databases (April 2006) <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4825871><br />Download over 100 samples and three sample databases for SQL Server 2005.<br /><br /><br /> <br /><br />SQL Server 2005 Upgrade Advisor <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4825872><br />Download the April 2006 version of Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Upgrade Advisor. Upgrade Advisor analyzes instances of SQL Server 7.0 and SQL Server 2000 to help you prepare for upgrades to SQL Server 2005.<br /><br /><br /> <br /><br />SQL Server 2005 Express Edition Teacher Starter Kit (C#) <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4825873><br />The Teacher Starter Kit is a rich client application for keeping track of students, course rosters, and assessments or grades.<br /><br /><br /> <br /><br />SQL Server 2005 Feature Pack - April 2006 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4825874><br />Download the April 2006 Feature Pack for Microsoft SQL Server 2005, a collection of standalone install packages that provide additional value for SQL Server 2005.<br /><br /><br /> <br /><br />All recently published development resource downloads <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4825875><br /><br /><br /><br /> <br />----------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />Games and DirectX<br /><br /><br />Xbox.com Prima Guides <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4825876><br />The world's leading publisher of official game guides and the exclusive guide publisher for Microsoft, Prima continues to dominate the field it created in 1990 by providing the highest quality game guides available.<br /><br /><br /> <br /><br />All recently published games downloads <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4825877><br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /><br />All recently published DirectX downloads <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4825878><br /><br /><br /><br /> <br />----------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />Drivers and Mobile Devices<br /><br /><br />Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 Mobile <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4825879><br />A mobile client for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0.<br /><br /><br /> <br /><br />SQL Server 2005 Mobile Edition Device SDK <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4825880><br />Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Mobile Edition (SQL Server Mobile) is the compact database for rapidly developing applications in both native mode and the .NET Compact Framework that extend enterprise data management capabilities to mobile devices.<br /><br /><br /> <br /><br />All recently published driver downloads <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4825881><br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /><br />All recently published mobile device downloads <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4825882><br /><br /><br /><br /> <br />----------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />----------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />Personalize Your Notifications<br />Personalize your Microsoft Download Notifications by modifying your category preferences <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4825908>.<br /><br /><br />----------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />Related Links<br /><br /><br /> · Most popular downloads <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4825898><br /><br /> · Most recent downloads <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4825899><br /><br /> · Microsoft Update <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4825900><br /><br /> · Office Update <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4825901><br /><br /> · Automatic Updates <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4825902><br /><br /><br />----------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />For IT Pros & Devs<br />Stay up to date on the newest live webcasts and in-person events offered by Microsoft with Event and Webcast Notifications <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4825909>.<br /><br /><br />Microsoft Event and Webcast Notifications<br /><br /><br /><br />======================================================================<br />If you would prefer to receive the HTML version of this newsletter, reply to this message, type "HTML" in the Subject line, and send.<br /><br />To cancel your subscription to this newsletter, reply to this message, type "Unsubscribe" in the Subject line, and send. 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