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Looking for updates to Windows? As of November 2016, Microsoft Windows Updates are now available for download from the Microsoft Update Catalog only. As always, all updates will still be available via WSUS, SCCM, and Windows Update – this change is only for manual downloads.

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DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer

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.

Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (KB976932)

Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 helps keep your PCs and servers on the latest support level.

Microsoft Security Essentials

Microsoft Security Essentials provides real-time protection for your home or small business PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software.

DirectX End-User Runtimes (June 2010)

This download provides the DirectX end-user redistributable that developers can include with their product.

Platform Update for Windows 7

The Platform Update for Windows 7 enables improved features and performance on Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1.

Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor

Download and run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor to see if your PC is ready for Windows 7. It scans your hardware, devices, and installed programs for known compatibility issues, gives you guidance on how to resolve potential issues found, and recommends what to do before you upgrade.

Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2999226)

Install this update to resolve issues in Windows.

System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB947821) [October 2014]

This tool is being offered because an inconsistency was found in the Windows servicing store which may prevent the successful installation of future updates, service packs, and software.

Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB3102810)

Install this update to resolve issues in Windows.

Security Update for Windows XP SP3 (KB4012598)

A security issue has been identified in a Microsoft software product that could affect your system.