Summary:

Windows Live Essentials programs

  • Mail
  • Messenger
  • Photo Gallery
  • Writer
  • Movie Maker (only a beta version is available)
  • Family Safety
  • Toolbar

Optional Programs

  • Office Outlook Connector
  • Office Live Add-in
  • Microsoft Silverlight

 

Links for the Release Notes, System Requirements, Full and Web Installer version(s) and comments/suggestions.

 

Links:

Release Notes  (recommended reading)

 

System Requirements (recommended reading)

 

Full Version Installer (my preference)

 

Web Version Installer

 

Comments/Suggestions:

1. Read the Release Notes

2. Ensure your system meets the System requirements

3. Always Backup your mail, contacts and account settings before installing new/updated software

4.  ***Use*** the Full Version installer(my preference, yours may differ)

 

 

 

Revision:

Dec 15, 2008: Original Published Date

Jan 10, 2009:  Beta term removed from title(full release versions as of Jan 7, 2009); Movie Maker still a beta