X0303 4 2008-09-11 0000789019 MICROSOFT CORP MSFT 0001181176 GILMARTIN RAYMOND V C/O MICROSOFT CORPORATION ONE MICROSOFT WAY REDMOND WA 98052-6399 1 0 0 0 Common Stock 19457 D Common Stock 1200 I By spouse Restricted Stock Units 2008-09-11 5 A 0 17 0 A Common Stock 17 4433 D The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of the securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Microsoft common stock. Dividend equivalent rights accrue when and as dividends are paid on the Company's common stock and become exercisable proportionately with the restricted stock units to which they relate. The restricted stock units are fully vested. Delivery of the shares to the reporting person will be made in equal installments on the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth anniversary of the reporting person's separation from service on the Board of Directors. Keith R. Dolliver, Attorney-in-Fact for Raymond V. Gilmartin 2008-09-15