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DirectX End-User Runtime 

The Microsoft DirectX® End-User Runtime provides updates to 9.0c and previous versions of DirectX — the core Windows® technology that drives high-speed multimedia and games on the PC.

6/6/2008

#5

Halo for Windows Trial Version

Experience both single and multiplayer gameplay, including limited vehicle combat

10/16/2003

#85

Microsoft XNA Game Studio 2.0

Microsoft XNA Game Studio is a revolutionary toolset and technology that makes creating great video games for Windows-based computers and the Xbox 360 console (with an active XNA Creators Club membership) easier than ever.

12/13/2007

#154

Microsoft XNA Game Studio 3.0 CTP

Microsoft XNA Game Studio is a toolset which makes creating great video games for Windows-based PC’s, the Zune digital media player and the Xbox 360 console (with an active XNA Creators Club subscription) easier than ever. This release represents the Community Technology Preview of Microsoft XNA Game Studio 3.0.

5/7/2008

#187

Microsoft USB Flash Drive Manager (Standard)

Use this application to backup and restore presentation, pictures, songs and applications from and to USB Flash Drive devices and take them with you. Use USB Flash Drives to store personal data, to keep your network configuration and to share information with your friends. Microsoft USB Flash Drive .

4/5/2005

#200

Flight Simulator X Trial Version

Download the free trial version and take the latest version of Flight Simulator for a test flight.

10/3/2006

#260

Age of Empires III Trial Version

To determine the fate of an empire, you must conquer the New World.

10/18/2005

#285

DirectX 8.1: Direct3D File Exporters

This download contains modeling package plug-ins for extracting skinning information for use with Direct3D®. It contains plug-ins for 3DStudio Max 3.0, 3DStudio Max 4.0, Maya 2.5, Maya 3.0, and Maya 4.0.

11/9/2001

#288

Games for Windows - LIVE Redistributable 1.2

Redist package for Games for Windows - LIVE v1.2

12/11/2007

#347

Flight Simulator 2004 Update

The update includes over 160 bridge models to replace missing bridges.

10/6/2004

#415

Microsoft XNA Game Studio Express 1.0 Refresh

Microsoft XNA Game Studio Express is a revolutionary new toolset and technology which makes creating great video games for Windows-based PC’s and the Xbox 360 console (with an active XNA Creators Club subscription) easier than ever.

4/24/2007

#426

Microsoft XNA Framework Redistributable 2.0

The XNA Framework Redistributable download provides game developers with the XNA Framework run-time libraries they can include with their product for redistribution on Windows XP and Windows Vista.

12/13/2007

#445

Age of Empires II Trial Version

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.

10/21/1999

#507

FSX-SP2

Flight Simulator X Service Pack 2

12/14/2007

#518

SafeDisc Windows XP Fix for Microsoft Games

When running a restricted user account with fast user switching under Windows XP, some games will not start correctly. The game requests that the original disk be placed in the drive, even if it is already present. To remedy this issue, download and run this fix.

3/1/2006

#559

Age of Empires II Update v2.0a

The Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings Update 2.0a features many updates and fixes, including the AI update, town center changes, improved performance of single player campaign games, and improved overall stability.

8/31/2000

#594

DirectX for Windows 2000

Tap into the fun on your computer with this update to the multimedia system services for Microsoft(r) Windows(r). This updated version addresses installation issues encountered by some users and fixes some issues with input devices.

2/5/2001

#641

Age of Mythology Trial Version

In the trial version, you can wield Zeus' famous lightning bolt while playing one of the nine civilizations featured in the retail version of Age of Mythology.

6/3/2003

#644

Microsoft XNA Framework Redistributable 1.0 Refresh

The XNA Framework Redistributable download provides game developers with the XNA Framework runtime libraries which they can include with their product for redistribution on Windows XP and Windows Vista.

4/24/2007

#648

Halo for Windows Hot-Fix v1.04

This manual patch is only necessary if you are having trouble autopatching the game.

2/11/2004

#739

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