Exhibit 23.1
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Amendment No. 1 to
Registration Statement No. 333-54810 of Microsoft Corporation on Form S-4 of
our report dated July 18, 2000, appearing in and incorporated by reference in
the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Microsoft Corporation for the year ended June
30, 2000 and to the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in the Proxy
Statement/Prospectus, which is part of such Registration Statement.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Seattle, Washington
February 21, 2001