Windows Marketplace is a one-stop online shop for all the Microsoft software products like operating systems, productivity suites, apps and more. It can be accessed using a Windows Live ID.

Windows Marketplace offers a digital locker that allows you to view multiple merchants and product catalogs. It allows you to securely download the purchased software through a secure Digital Locker Assistant. This facility was only available to customers in the US.

Microsoft announced in 2008, that it will no longer continue Windows Marketplace; instead people have to go their Microsoft Store. In early 2009, Windows Marketplace for Mobile was launched, later it was also revamped to Windows Phone 7 Marketplace.

Windows Marketplace is currently redirected to Microsoft Store. Microsoft Store has a wide variety of offerings like Windows, Office Productivity Suite, Design Tools, Developer Tools, Books, Netbooks, Laptops, Widows Phones, Gaming, Accessories and more.

The shopping interface is easy-to-use as it promptly displays the most important products on the home page. Within a few clicks you can purchase the software/hardware of your choice while being sure about the genuineness of the item that you purchase. The shipping and logistics tailored to specific countries to ensure faster delivery at reasonable cost.

For more details log on to www.windowsmarketplace.com