January 1, 2018
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: Microsoft Corporation - Power of Attorney
To whom it may concern:
I revoke my prior Microsoft Corporation - Power of Attorney. This will confirm that, effective as of the date above, I have granted each of the individuals listed below the
authority to, on my behalf, execute and file the the Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership of Securities (Form 4)
and the Annual Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership (Form 5), in
connection with transactions in Microsoft Corporation securities, as my
Attorney-In-Fact. Such power of attorney shall remain in full force and effect
until either (i) I am no longer subject to the reporting requirements under
Section 16 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended or (ii) I have provided
you with written notice withdrawing this authority.
The individuals who are authorized to act as my Attorney-In-Fact under this
Power of Attorney are as follows:
Keith R. Dolliver
Ann Habernigg
Carolyn Frantz
Peter A. Kraus
Christyne Mayberry
Ben O. Orndorff
This Power of Attorney is effective immediately upon filing with the Securities
Exchange Commission and for purposes of my future Form 4 and Form 5 filings
relating to Microsoft securities and transactions.
Sincerely,
/s/ Amy E. Hood
Amy E. Hood
