You’ll get updates to these and other Microsoft programs from Microsoft Update.

The download may include updates to Windows Live programs you already have. Note By clicking Download means you agree to the Microsoft service agreement and privacy statement. To install the latest version of Windows Live Essentials 2011, visit the following Microsoft website: You can install just a few of these programs or all of Windows Live Essentials. Windows Live Essentials includes Windows Live Messenger, Photo Gallery, Movie Maker, Mail, Writer, Family Safety, Windows Live Mesh, Bing Bar, Messenger Companion, Microsoft Silverlight, and Outlook Connector Pack (Microsoft Outlook Hotmail Connector and Social Connector Provider for Windows Live Messenger). It’s all in one download, and it’s all free. You can edit and share photos and personal videos, manage your email and calendar, publish to your blog, access your files on multiple computers, and help keep your kids safer online.

Windows Live Essentials is a suite of free programs from Microsoft to help you stay in touch with the people you care about most and do more with Windows on your PC. Windows Essentials 2012 suite reached end of support on January 10, 2017.

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