System Requirements

You can access Windows Live online services with your favorite Web browser. To take advantage of Windows Live desktop tools, make sure you meet the minimum system requirements.

Component Requirement
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or later, or Windows Vista
Windows Live programs do not support Windows XP Professional x64 Edition. Windows Live Family Safety does not support 64-bit editions of Windows.
Processor Minimum 800 MHz processor
Memory Minimum 128 MB of RAM (256 MB or more recommended)
Browser Internet Explorer 6 or later
Internet connection Internet functionality requires dial-up or broadband Internet access (provided separately). Local or long-distance charges may apply.
Display Minimum 800 x 600 screen resolution (1024 x 768 or larger recommended)
Prerequisite software These components are required and will be downloaded and installed if they’re not already on your computer.

For Writer:

  • Microsoft .NET Framework*

For Photo Gallery:

  • Windows Imaging Codecs*
  • SQL 2005 Compact Edition

*This component is not required when installing on Windows Vista.

Experience Counts

  • Community member
  • Bronze community member
  • Silver community member
  • Gold community member
  • Master community member
  • Windows team member

What do these mean?

  • Clubhouse member
  • Bronze Clubhouse member
    (500+ Club Points)
  • Silver Clubhouse member
    (1000+ Club Points)
  • Gold Clubhouse member
    (2000+ Club Points)
  • Master Clubhouse member
    (3500+ Club Points)
  • Charter Clubhouse member
  • Challenge Artist
    (Highly rated challenge posts)
  • Hi-Q Award
    (3+ months of high ratings)
  • In the Spotlight
    (Appeared on WindowsLive.com)
  • Microsoft team member

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