Microsoft © SilverlightTM Release History
Build 4.0.50401.00 Released April 15, 2010
Build 3.0.50106.00 Released January 19, 2010
Build 3.0.40818.00 Released September 1, 2009
Build 3.0.40723.00 Released July 27, 2009
Build 2.0.40115.00 Released February 18, 2009
Build 2.0.31005.00 Released October 14, 2008
Build 1.0.30715.00 Released July 23, 2008
Build 1.0.30401.00 Released April 4, 2008
Build 1.0.30109.00 Released Jan. 15, 2008
Build 1.0.21115.00 Released Nov. 20, 2007
Build 1.0.20816.00 Released Sept. 4, 2007
Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) Silverlight GUIDs
Build 4.0.50401.0 Released April 15, 2010
Highlights of new features include the following:
· WCF RIA Services introduces enterprise class networking and data access for building n-tier applications including transactions, paging of data, WCF and HTTP enhancements.
· Comprehensive printing support enabling hardcopy reports and documents as well as a virtual print view, independent of screen content.
· Localization enhancements with Bi-Directional text, Right-to-Left support and complex scripts such as Arabic, Hebrew and 31 new languages including Vietnamese and Indic support.
· Read and write files to the user’s MyDocuments, MyMusic, MyPictures and MyVideos folder (or equivalent for non-windows platforms) for example storage of media files and taking local copies of reports.
· COM automation enables access to devices and other system capabilities by calling into application components; for instance to access a USB security card reader.
· Offline DRM, extending the existing Silverlight DRM powered by PlayReady technology to work offline. Protected content can be delivered with a persistent license so that users can go offline immediately and start enjoying their content.
· Enhanced databinding support increases flexibility and productivity through data grouping/editing and string formatting within bindings.
· Exclusive tooling support for Silverlight, new in Visual Studio 2010. Including a full editable design surface, drag & drop data-binding, automatically bound controls, datasource selection, integration with Expression Blend styling resources, Silverlight project support and full IntelliSense.
Installation Resources
Refer to the Microsoft Silverlight Installation Page for end user runtime installation and the Silverlight Tools page for the development tools, including the SDK and developer runtimes. See list below for information regarding Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) Silverlight GUIDs.
Build 3.0.50106.0 Released January 19, 2010 (KB979202)
Release Enhancements
All updates to Microsoft Silverlight include functional, performance, reliability and security improvements and are backward compatible with web applications built using previous versions of Silverlight.
· Silverlight now properly handles graphics driver error conditions which prevent proper rendering
· Fixes Performance and CPU utililization improvements in specific DeepZoom scenarios
· Fixes crashing issue related to download errors
Installation Resources
Please note, these developer runtime downloads are for development purposes only and the user should disable updates immediately to avoid automatically updating to the most recent Silverlight version. See list below for information regarding Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) Silverlight GUIDs.
· PC
Build 3.0.40818.0 Released September 1, 2009 (KB974331)
Runtime Release and SDK Refresh
Runtime Release Enhancements
All updates to Microsoft Silverlight include functional, performance, reliability and security improvements and are backward compatible with web applications built using previous versions of Silverlight.
· Broadens support for Unicode characters, particularly towards the GB18030 character set for China.
· Networking performance improvements
· Video seeking improvements
Download the Archived Release
Please note, these developer runtime downloads are for development purposes only and the user should disable updates immediately to avoid automatically updating to the most recent Silverlight version. See list below for information regarding Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) Silverlight GUIDs.
· PC
· SDK
Build 3.0.40723.0 Released July 27, 2009 (KB970363)
Release Enhancements
All updates to Microsoft Silverlight include functional, performance, reliability and security improvements and are backward compatible with web applications built using previous versions of Silverlight.
· Fixes a problem with too much buffering during media playback
Download the Archived Release
Please note, these developer runtime downloads are for development purposes only and the user should disable updates immediately to avoid automatically updating to the most recent Silverlight version. See list below for information regarding Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) Silverlight GUIDs.
· PC
Build 3.0.40624.00 Released July 9, 2009
Highlights of new features include the following:
· Smooth Streaming dynamically detects and seamlessly switches, in real time, the video quality of a media file delivered to Silverlight based on the consumer’s local bandwidth and CPU conditions. This provides support for live and on-demand true HD (720p+) HTTP-based adaptive streaming.
· Perspective 3D graphics allows any content to be placed a 3D plane, and still be live: video play and controls are still functional. You can rotate or scale live content in space without writing any additional code. Other effects include creating a queue in 3D and transitions.
· Pixel Shader effects such as blur and drop shadow make content stand out in the page. They can be applied to any graphical content and also animated, for instance to make a button appear depressed on rollover you could use a drop shadow effect on the pressed visual state.
· New Controls - Silverlight 3 is packed with over 60 high-quality, fully Skinable and customizable out-of-the-box controls such as charting and media, new layout containers such as dock and ViewBox, and controls such as AutoComplete, TreeView and DataGrid. The controls come with nine professional designed themes and full source code.
· The new Out-of-Browser experience built into Silverlight 3 lets users place their favorite Silverlight applications directly onto any PC or Mac desktop. This is a radical improvement over traditional RIA offerings that have separate technologies for browser and desktop. Furthermore, the new experience enables Silverlight applications to work whether the computer is connected to the Internet or not.
· Extensible media format support with RAW AV - The new Raw AV pipeline provides support for a wide variety of third-party codecs. Audio and video can be decoded outside the runtime and rendered in Silverlight, extending format support beyond the native codecs, adding support for features such as alpha video.
· Deep Zoom technology in Silverlight allows users to see images on the Web as never before. The smooth, in-place zooming and panning that Deep Zoom allows is a true advancement and raises the bar on what image viewing should be. It is also now possible through this feature to make super-high-resolution images easily consumable on the Web.
· Skinning & Styling in Silverlight makes it easy to create graphics and then use them to customize controls, such as the look of a scrollbar or chart. Silverlight provides XAML based templates for each control that allow designers to reach inside the control and change the layout or look of each part of the control without rewriting any code. For example, a scrollbar is made up of a layout container and a set of parts such as the up and down button and draggable thumb. Parts can be rearranged and their appearance changed to fully customize the control. In addition, controls can be themed by applying a style to offer a range of different colors or font sizes.
· SketchFlow, part of Expression Studio 3, revolutionizes the speed and efficiency you can demonstrate a vision for an application. SketchFlow provides an informal and quick way to explore, iterate and prototype user interface scenarios allowing you to evolve your concepts from a series of rough ideas into a living breathing prototype that can be made as real as a particular client or project demands. This rapid, iterative and cost effective approach to prototyping allows you to concentrate on what matters most, being creative and building the best solution for your client, on time and within budget.
Installation Resources
Microsoft Silverlight Installation Page for end user runtime installation and the Silverlight Tools page for the development tools, including the SDK developer runtimes. See list below for information regarding Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) Silverlight GUIDs.
Build 2.0.40115.00 Released February 18, 2009 (KB960353)
Release Enhancements
All updates to Microsoft Silverlight include functional, performance, reliability and security improvements and are backward compatible with web applications built using previous versions of Silverlight.
· Fixes problems that were caused by Silverlight and McAfee scanning tools interactions
· UI automation stability fixes, including:
· Graceful failures when attempting to use features that require .Net Framework 3.0 or 3.5 on machines that do not have either framework installed
· Improved Tablet support
· Fixes an issue that arises when Mac users customize their environment by removing Arial and Verdana fonts
· Fixes a known issue with Isolated Storage IncreaseQuotaTo method (See this Silverlight.net Forums Post)
Download the Archived Release
Please note, these developer runtime downloads are for development purposes only and the user should disable updates immediately to avoid automatically updating to the most recent Silverlight version. See list below for information regarding Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) Silverlight GUIDs.
· PC
Build 2.0.31005.00 Released October 14, 2008 (KB957938)
Highlights of new features include the following:
· NET Framework support with a rich base class library. This is a compatible subset of the full .NET Framework.
· Powerful built-in controls. These include DataGrid, ListBox, Slider, ScrollViewer, Calendar controls and more.
· Advanced skinning and templating support. This makes it easy to customize the look and feel of an application.
· Deep zoom. This enables unparalleled interactivity and navigation of ultrahigh resolution imagery.
· Comprehensive networking support. Out-of-the-box support allows calling REST, WS*/SOAP, POX, RSS and standard HTTP services, enabling users to create applications that easily integrate with existing back-end systems.
· Expanded .NET Framework language support. Unlike other runtimes, Silverlight 2 supports a variety of programming languages, including Visual Basic, C#, JavaScript, IronPython and IronRuby, making it easier for developers already familiar with one of these languages to repurpose their existing skill sets.
· Powerful built-in controls. These include DataGrid, ListBox, Slider, ScrollViewer, Calendar controls and more.
· Advanced skinning and templating support. This makes it easy to customize the look and feel of an application.
· Deep zoom. This enables unparalleled interactivity and navigation of ultrahigh resolution imagery.
· Comprehensive networking support. Out-of-the-box support allows calling REST, WS*/SOAP, POX, RSS and standard HTTP services, enabling users to create applications that easily integrate with existing back-end systems.
· Expanded .NET Framework language support. Unlike other runtimes, Silverlight 2 supports a variety of programming languages, including Visual Basic, C#, JavaScript, IronPython and IronRuby, making it easier for developers already familiar with one of these languages to repurpose their existing skill sets.
· Advanced content protection. This now includes Silverlight DRM, powered by PlayReady, offering robust content protection for connected Silverlight experiences.
· Improved server scalability and expanded advertiser support. This includes new streaming and progressive download capabilities, superior search engine optimization techniques, and next-generation in-stream advertising support.Vibrant partner ecosystem. Visual Studio Industry Partners such as ComponentOne LLC, Infragistics Inc. and Telerik Inc. are providing products that further enhance developer capabilities when creating Silverlight applications using Visual Studio.
· Cross-platform and cross-browser support. This includes support for Mac, Windows and Linux in Firefox, Safari and Windows Internet Explorer.
Download the Archived Release
Please note, these developer runtime downloads are for development purposes only and the user should disable updates immediately to avoid automatically updating to the most recent Silverlight version. See list below for information regarding Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) Silverlight GUIDs.
· PC
· SDK
Build 1.0.30715.00 Released July 23, 2008 (KB955305)
Release Enhancements
Improves the performance of the Silverlight auto-update mechanism affecting the following areas:
· Startup performance of the Silverlight application
· Network bandwidth usage during auto-update events
Web developers take note the version of Silverlight for Windows is 1.0.30716.0. Version checking code should use 1.0.30715.0 which will correctly force upgrades and work on Windows and Mac.
Macintosh Version Notes
· Improved support for the Firefox 3 browser
Download the Archived Release
Please note, these downloads are for development purposes only and the user should disable updates immediately to avoid automatically updating to the most recent Silverlight version. See list below for information regarding Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) Silverlight GUIDs.
· PC
Build 1.0.30401.00 Released April 4, 2008
Release Enhancements
· Improved media performance, including support for custom attributes in ASX files
· Enhanced Font Support for Mac Leopard
· Improved media shutdown experience
· Improved multiple language support during installation and update
Build 1.0.30109.00 Released Jan. 15, 2008
Release Enhancements
· New installer to enable offline installation and upgrade support via Microsoft Update
· Integration with Windows Media Servers: Improved Audio only stream log information to WMS. The supported logging fields by Silverlight are documented in the Silverlight 1 SDK.
Build 1.0.21115.00 Released Nov. 20, 2007
Release Enhancements
· Improved media performance, A/V synchronization, and VideoBrush redraw
· Enhanced Font Support
· Improved compatibility with Safari 3.0 and Mac Firefox including reliability and support for inline XAML
· Additional proxy support for streaming media sent on port number other than port 80
· Support for http redirect within Image and Media element
· Improved installation experience, particularly in the quiet mode and auto update scenarios
· Integration with Windows Media Servers: Silverlight plug-in will now log accurate information to WMS in streaming scenarios. The supported logging fields by Silverlight are documented in the Silverlight SDK.
Build 1.0.20816.00 Released Sept. 4, 2007
Microsoft Silverlight is a cross-browser, cross-platform plug-in for delivering richer user experiences on the Web. Silverlight significantly reduces development and deployment costs and provides enhanced Web audio and video streaming and playback using industry-leading Windows Media® Technologies.
Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) Silverlight GUIDs
Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) enables information technology administrators to deploy the latest Microsoft product updates to computers running the Windows operating system. By using WSUS, administrators can fully manage the distribution of updates that are released through Microsoft Update to computers in their network. The table below includes the GUIDs for previous releases of Silverlight.
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WSUS Feature Pack GUID |
WSUS Update Rollup GUID |
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2F7E857E-D8FD-40DC-BC44-D9FDE83DF4B6 |
6B754ED3-63CD-4284-80D9-74CC193EDC80 |
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5F6D22A5-AD20-4365-B0B7-609587986700 |
D61CF5C2-8EC9-4223-B63A-C7DAE2F23602 |
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6EAD5C29-E559-4FD5-8469-F4FABEE89C27 |
9E6D7A19-2A88-4038-BADA-4B15B57DA83F |
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EAD86401-93D2-41AB-B847-04D90A4F1AE0 |
9B92F738-8C61-4CD1-B0A5-7C8A013EA1C9 |
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830f2725-da40-45c6-a696-2bd9d8fa8b98 |
558587e7-8d33-46ba-ad04-8ae90c9d87d2 |
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776d890a-3448-4c84-b005-1008a86d33d6 |
867e47fa-f9e1-4028-845f-defbe2800815 |
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