Microsoft Silverlight is a must-have browser plug-in developed to improve functionality of web sites such as Netflix. It is powered by the .NET Framework, bringing some of its functionality to online services.
The application is compatible with several browsers including Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. It can be necessary to Silverlight installed to run some streaming services as it enables DRM content to be played.
Microsoft Silverlight (64-bit) is a cross-platform, cross-browser, and cross-device plug-in for delivering the next generation of media experiences and rich interactive applications for the Web. Silverlight 4 – On November 18, 2009, at the Professional Developers Conference in Los Angeles, Microsoft Corporation unveiled a Beta version of Silverlight 4. The final version was released on April 15, 2010 (along with Silverlight 4 tools for developers ). Microsoft Silverlight is an application framework for writing and running rich Internet applications, with features and purposes similar to those of Adobe Flash. The run-time environment for Silverlight is available as a plug-in for web browsers running under Microsoft Windows. When I try to install, it prompts me to install 'Silverlight 5 Developer Runtime' first. I have already installed 'Silverlight 5 Runtime' (Not developer) and Silverlight 5 SDK on the server. So I am searching for Silverlight 5 Developer Runtime, and I could not find any link to download it on Microsoft Web Site.
Microsoft Silverlight features IIS Smooth Streaming, technology which helps high definition streaming playback on virtually any type of devices. The PivotViewer feature allows users to view and manipulate large amounts of data.
Silverlight is a powerful development tool for creating engaging, interactive user experiences for Web and mobile applications. Silverlight is a free plug-in, powered by the.NET framework and compatible with multiple browsers, devices and operating systems, bringing a new level of interactivity wherever the Web works.
Other features of Microsoft Silverlight include Pixel Shader which improves and enhances graphics with blurs, dropshadows and other effects, 3D Graphics support and a number of other skinning and styling for display of high quality graphics.
All in all, Microsoft Silverlight is an excellent framework for web services and definitely a requirement to have in order to enjoy a variety of online services.
Features and highlights
- IIS Smooth Streaming
- PivotViwer
- SketchFlow
- Media Format Extensibility
- Perspective 3D graphics
- Skinning and styling options available
- Smooth media player
Microsoft Silverlight 5.1.50918.0 on 32-bit and 64-bit PCs
This download is licensed as freeware for the Windows (32-bit and 64-bit) operating system on a laptop or desktop PC from media players without restrictions. Microsoft Silverlight 5.1.50918.0 is available to all software users as a free download for Windows.
Filed under:- Microsoft Silverlight Download
- Freeware Media Players
- Major release: Microsoft Silverlight 5.1
- Cross-platform Plugin Software
This article describes the Microsoft Silverlight 5 for Windows download version 5.1.40620.0.
Original product version: Silverlight
Original KB number: 3075609
Summary
The Silverlight 5 for Windows download version 5.1.40620.0 is available. It includes all security fixes in MS15-044 (MS15-044: Description of the security update for Silverlight 5: May 12, 2015) and is functionally identical to Silverlight 5 for Windows version 5.1.40416.0. This download is an upgrade for earlier versions of Silverlight.
Integration of MSN and Bing default
The Silverlight installer now includes options to set MSN as your default homepage and Bing as your default search engine. Automated silent installations and upgrades (for example, those performed by Microsoft Update and Windows Server Update Services) do not use the Silverlight installer user interface and will not change your homepage or search engine.
Download information
You can install the 5.1.40620.0 version of Silverlight 5 from the Get Microsoft Silverlight page if you do not have Silverlight version 5.1.40416.0 installed. The 5.1.40620.0 version is not available through Microsoft Update.
Prerequisites
This download applies to any Windows operating systems that are supported by Silverlight. It does not require a previous installation of Silverlight.
Restart requirement
You do not have to restart your computer to complete this installation.
Other ways to install this download
Every version of Silverlight 5 for Windows includes a self-updater that can periodically scan Microsoft.com for the latest updates to the Silverlight plug-in. If the self-updater is enabled and detects a new version, the plug-in prompts you to download and install the update.
File information
The global version of this download has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.
For all supported 64-bit releases of Microsoft Silverlight 5 for Windows
Microsoft Silverlight Plugin For Mac
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverlight_x64.exe | 5.1.40620.0 | 13,161,184 | 20-June-2015 | 9:57 | x64 |
For all supported 32-bit releases of Microsoft Silverlight 5 for Windows
Microsoft Silverlight Free Download
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverlight.exe | 5.1.40620.0 | 7,018,208 | 20-June-2015 | 8:50 | x86 |