Windows Live Essentials for Windows 10 (previously Windows Live Installer) is a suite of freeware applications from Microsoft designed to offer integrated e-mail, instant messaging, photo sharing, and blog publishing as well as security services in one seamless package. Essential programs integrate well with each other as well as with operating system components like Photos or Hotmail in order to form an “integrated whole”. Incorporation will occur alongside Windows 7 but is available through Downloads as an individual product.
Windows Live Essentials latest gives users access to and the option of installing several key Windows Live software applications:
Windows Live Family Safety, Mail, and Messenger; Movie Maker (available only on Windows Vista and 7); Photo Gallery
Windows Live Sync (which integrates Toolbar and Photo Gallery), Window Live Toolbar, Live Writer, as well as Microsoft Outlook Connector, are available as add-ins in Microsoft Office Live Add-in.
Overview
Windows Live Essentials from Microsoft is an open-source Internet program developed free of charge. users have conducted 16,116 updates checks over the course of one month using our client application client application.
Windows Live Essentials currently stands at version 16.4.3528.0331, released on 04/25/2014 and first introduced into our database on 12/26/2008. Of all installations of Live Essentials today, 27 percent use version 16.4.3528.0331.
Windows Live Essentials internet archive runs on both Android and Windows operating systems.
Users have given Windows Live Essentials four out of five stars rating.
FAQ
What programs are included with Windows Live Essentials?
Windows Live Mail, Live Messenger, Photo Galleries, and Movie Maker all contribute to oneDrive Family Safety OneDrives.
Are Windows Live Essentials free to use?
Yes, Windows Live Essentials is an open-source suite of applications created and provided free-of-charge by Microsoft.
Can I download individual applications from Windows Live Essentials?
Yes, you have the ability to download and install only those applications you desire.
What are the system requirements for Windows Live Essentials?
System requirements vary based on your chosen application; typically these consist of Windows Vista/7/8 operating systems as well as processor speeds of at least 1.6GHz and 1GB RAM or greater.
Are Windows Live Essentials compatible with Mac OS X?
No. Unfortunately, Windows Live Essentials is only compatible with Microsoft-powered operating systems.
Can I uninstall Windows Live Essentials?
Yes, at any time through the Control Panel on your computer, you may uninstall all or individual applications from their suite or suites.
Are Windows Live Essentials still being supported by Microsoft?
No. Microsoft officially discontinued support for Windows Live Essentials in January 2017.
Are there alternatives to Windows Live Essentials?
Yes, there are numerous free and paid software applications that can provide similar functions to Windows Live Essentials – some popular alternatives being Google Photos and OpenOffice.
Do I require internet connectivity in order to use Windows Live Essentials?
Windows Live Essentials does not require internet connectivity for most of its applications, although certain functions (email and instant messaging) do necessitate accessing an online network.
Technical
- Title: Windows Live Essentials 16.4.3528.0331
- Operating Systems: Android, Windows
- License: Freeware
- Date added: 04/25/2014
- Publisher: Microsoft
