The Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 is a highly compatible, in-place update to the .NET Framework 4. By using the .NET Framework 4.5 together with the C# or Visual Basic programming languages, you can write Windows Metro style apps. The .NET Framework 4.5 delivers better performance, reliability, and security.

The Microsoft Web Platform Installer (Web PI) makes it easy for you to download, install, and keep up to date on the latest software components of the Microsoft Web Platform for development and application hosting on the Windows operating system. Web PI does the work of comparing the newest available components across the Microsoft Web Platform aga... More information

Microsoft Security Essentials is a free* download from Microsoft that is simple to install, easy to use, and always kept up-to-date so you can be assured your PC is protected by the latest technology. Microsoft Security Essentials runs quietly and efficiently in the background so you’re free to use your Windows-based PC the way you want—without i... More information

Windows Management Framework 3.0 makes some updated management functionality available to be installed on Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 & Windows Server 2008 SP2. Windows Management Framework 3.0 contains Windows PowerShell 3.0, WMI & WinRM.

Git-TF is a set of cross-platform, command line tools that facilitate sharing of changes between TFS and Git. These tools allow a developer to use a local Git repository, and configure it to share changes with a TFS server. Using the tools, changes made in TFS can be pulled into a local Git repository, and changes made in the Git repository can be ... More information

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The Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 SP1 Redistributable Package (x6 & x864) installs runtime components of Visual C++ Libraries required to run 64-bit and 32-bit applications developed with Visual C++ SP1 on a computer that does not have Visual C++ 2010 SP1 installed. NOTE: This will install both the x86 and x64 versions on a 64bit OS. the x86 version... More information

The Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable Package (x86 & x64) installs runtime components of Visual C++ Libraries required to run applications developed with Visual C++ on a computer that does not have Visual C++ 2005 installed. NOTE: This will install both the x86 and x64 versions on a 64bit OS. the x86 version will only be installed on 32b... More information

The Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package (x6 & x864) installs runtime components of Visual C++ Libraries required to run 64-bit and 32-bit applications developed with Visual C++ SP1 on a computer that does not have Visual C++ 2008 SP1 installed. NOTE: This will install both the x86 and x64 versions on a 64bit OS. the x86 version... More information

Mouse without Borders is a product that makes you the captain of your computer fleet by allowing you to control up to four computers from a single mouse and keyboard. This means that with Mouse without Borders you can copy text or drag and drop files across computers.

RDCMan manages multiple remote desktop connections. It is useful for managing server labs where you need regular access to each machine such as automated checkin systems and data centers. It is similar to the built-in MMC Remote Desktops snap-in, but more flexible.

This silently installs the 90 day trial (http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/gg442061.aspx) of Visual Studio Ultimate along with the Microsoft .Net 4.5 Framework SDK. All Optional Features such as Blend, Sql Dev tools, Web dev tools, etc. are not installed. However, from the "Programs and Features" menu in Windows you can right click Microsoft ... More information

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IIS URL Rewrite 2.0 enables Web administrators to create powerful rules to implement URLs that are easier for users to remember and easier for search engines to find. By using rule templates, rewrite maps, .NET providers, and other functionality integrated into IIS Manager, Web administrators can easily set up rules to define URL rewriting behavior... More information

The Windows ISO backup tool allows you to create a copy of your Windows ISO file on a USB flash drive or a DVD. To create a bootable DVD or USB flash drive, download the ISO file and then run the ISO backup tool. Once this is done, you can install Windows directly from the USB flash drive or DVD.

ASP.NET MVC - This package has been deprecated in favor of aspnetmvc.install (and so there is not a naming conflict with the package on nuget.org). ASP.NET MVC is a free, fully supported Microsoft framework for developing great web applications using the Model-View-Controller pattern. It provides total control over your HTML and URLs, enab... More information

The SQL Server System CLR Types package contains the components implementing the new geometry, geography, and hierarchyid types in SQL Server 2008. This component can be installed separately from the server to allow client applications to use these types outside of the server.

The SQL Server Management Objects (SMO) is a .NET Framework object model that enables software developers to create client-side applications to manage and administer SQL Server objects and services. This object model will work with SQL Server 2000, SQL Server 2005 and SQL Server 2008. Note: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Management Objects Collection re... More information

Just downloads correct package for you. It will open up the GUI for the install so you can choose the relevant options for you. Microsoft SQL Server is a cloud-ready information platform that will help organizations unlock breakthrough insights across the organization and quickly build solutions to extend data across on-premises and public... More information