Most useful downloads from Microsoft download center?

[rezurect007]

Hey guys,
What do you think are the most useful downloads from Microsoft? I got tired of browsing their download center.

 

[Sujeet]

WIN SP1
IE9(IH U REALLY CARE )
Office Service Packs.
Microsoft Fix It Centre
MS Windows 8/Dev Preview!

Although expect trials of their premium products and Service packs/Update i dont thnk there is anything else useful.

Keep windows automatic update on forget about MS Download centre if your just hunting there for updates/service packs.
It will take care of updates for all ms products installed on pc.

 

[Vyom]

Search for Sysinternals tools like, Autorun and Process Explorer. Really useful tools from the Center.

 

[topgear]

This is probably the most useful thing
Download: DirectX End-User Runtime - Microsoft Download Center - Download Details

 

[thetechfreak]

Microsoft Security Essentials - Free Antivirus for Windows

Most others I wanted to post have already been posted.

 

[Sujeet]

These are my personal favs./Essentials
Windows Live! Essentials:One Pack that make online windows experience smoother better and safer.
Nice Pack! Try it:Windows + Windows Live

.NET FW 4:*www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=17851

If you are hardcore MS Fan then try this:Zune Media Player

 

[rezurect007]

Found very comprehensive lists for XP,Vista &7. Check it out guys. 150+ tools.

Ultimate List of Free Windows 7 Software & Resources from Microsoft

Ultimate List of Free Windows Vista Software & Resources from Microsoft

Ultimate List of Free Windows XP Software & Resources from Microsoft

Ultimate List of Free Microsoft Office 2003 Software & Resources

 

[Alok]

For me ::

1. Directx Updates
2. MS .NET FRAMEWORK updates
3. MS VISUAL C++ redist
4. GFWL updates

 

[tkin]

Gadgets and themes, can't get enough, have 1GB of themes, need moar(I lurk for the wallpapers mainly).

And what others said as well.

 

[topgear]

Found very comprehensive lists for XP,Vista &7. Check it out guys. 150+ tools.

Ultimate List of Free Windows 7 Software & Resources from Microsoft

Ultimate List of Free Windows Vista Software & Resources from Microsoft

Ultimate List of Free Windows XP Software & Resources from Microsoft

Ultimate List of Free Microsoft Office 2003 Software & Resources

thanks for the links

 

[Neuron]

Developer tools obviously.