Microsoft Download Notifications
August 4, 2006



Microsoft Download Notifications is a weekly mailing that points you to the latest free downloads and download-related services from Microsoft. The following offerings are now available in your preferred categories. Register now <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=5246379> if you are not already receiving this free mailing. To find more downloads, visit the Microsoft Download Center. <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=5246380> For support with downloads, visit the Help and Support site. <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=2028325>



Easy Updates for Windows, Office, and More <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=5246340>
Get the latest security fixes, software updates, and device drivers for Windows and other Microsoft programs.



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Download Windows Server Update Services <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=5246342>
Manage the distribution of updates that are released through Microsoft Update to computers in your network.



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Windows


Microsoft Update <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=5246344>
Visit Microsoft Update for the latest updates to Windows, Office, and other Microsoft applications. Also, learn how to have automatic security updates <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=5246382> delivered to your computer.




Microsoft Live Labs Photosynth <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=5246345>
Photosynth takes a large collection of photos of a place or object, analyzes them for similarities, and displays them in a reconstructed 3-dimensional space.




Windows Media Components for QuickTime <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=5246346>
With this download you can play Windows Media files (.wma and .wmv) directly in QuickTime Player and view Windows Media content on the Internet using a Web browser.




All recently published Windows downloads <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=5246347>




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Office and Home Programs


Office Update <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=5246348>
Scan your computer for updates that help improve the stability and security of the Office programs on your computer.




Microsoft Live Labs Photosynth <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=5246349>
Photosynth takes a large collection of photos of a place or object, analyzes them for similarities, and displays them in a reconstructed 3-dimensional space.




Windows Media Components for QuickTime <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=5246350>
With this download you can play Windows Media files (.wma and .wmv) directly in QuickTime Player and view Windows Media content on the Internet using a Web browser.




All recently published Office and home downloads <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=5246351>




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Development Resources


MDAC 2.7 Service Pack 1 Refresh <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=5246352>
The MDAC 2.7 SP1 Refresh release provides an updated version of MDAC 2.7 SP1 that includes several important bug fixes.




Sandcastle - July 2006 CTP <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=5246353>
This download enables managed class library developers throughout the world to easily create accurate, informative documentation with a common look and feel.




Web Service Software Factory <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=5246354>
The Web Service Software Factory is a cohesive collection of guidance that enables architects and developers to design and build higher quaility services and achieve more predictable results in less time by applying proven practices and patterns directly within Visual Studio 2005.




ASP.NET "Atlas" - July 2006 CTP <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=5246355>
ASP.NET codename "Atlas" is a set of technologies to add Ajax (Asynchronous JavaScript And XML) support to ASP.NET. It consists of a client-side script framework, server controls, and more.




All recently published development resource downloads <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=5246356>




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Games and DirectX


Featured game trial: Age of Empires II Trial Version <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=5246357>
The Age of Empires II trial version gives you a taste of what you'll experience in Age of Empires II and includes the William Wallace learning campaign, a sample random map game, and a four-player multiplayer game.




All recently published games downloads <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=5246358>





All recently published DirectX downloads <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=5246359>




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Drivers and Mobile Devices
No new downloads were published this week.



TechNet Driver Resources <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=5246360>
Find the latest Microsoft and third-party drivers from the resources on this page.




All recently published driver downloads <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=5246361>





All recently published mobile device downloads <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=5246362>




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