On January 22, 2009, Microsoft Corporation issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2008. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

On January 22, 2009, Microsoft Corporation chief executive officer Steve Ballmer sent an email message to all Microsoft employees concerning the company's financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2008, the current economic climate and actions the company is taking to manage costs. The text of the email message is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this report.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

(d) Exhibits:

99.1    Press release, dated January 22, 2009, issued by Microsoft Corporation

99.2    Text of email from Steve Ballmer, dated January 22, 2009, to Microsoft
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