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.

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.

Microsoft PowerToys for Windows XP Media Center Edition are unsupported, additional programs created by developers after Windows XP Media Center Edition was released to manufacturing. They add fun and functionality to the Media Center PC experience.

Presentation from Microsoft at GDC 2010

This talk will summarize the new platform features, and detail the technical differences between Windows Vista and the upcoming new release.

This download provides the Games for Windows end-user the Microsoft XNA Test tool to download for self certification on their game title.

Presentation from Gamefest 2010

Presentation from Gamefest 2010

Five programs to help you excel in school and have some fun while you're at it.