The AM of Microsoft Corporation will be held on November 19, 2009

1. To elect nine directors from among the nominees described in this Proxy Statement.
   
2. To ratify the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent auditor for fiscal year 2010.
   
3. To approve amendments to our Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation.
4. To hold an advisory vote on executive compensation.
   
5. To consider two shareholder proposals described in the accompanying Proxy Statement, if properly presented at the Annual Meeting.
   
6. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

Only shareholders of record at the close of business on September 4, 2009 are entitled to notice of, and to vote at, this meeting.

By order of the Board of Directors

Bradford L. Smith

Secretary

Redmond, Washington

September 29, 2009