Windows Live Essentials 2011 is now out of beta.

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This package contain most essential programs needed for your digital life:

Windows Live Essentials 2011

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Advanced made easy

Do more with Windows on your PC with free programs from Microsoft for photos, movies, instant messaging, email, social networking, and more. Get it all in one simple download.

To see if your system support this program, check System requirements

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Messenger

Stay in touch with the people you care about most from your PC, phone, or the web. Share photos and videos as you chat, and see the latest updates from your friends. Learn more

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Get great tools for organizing, touching up, and sharing your photos and videos. Create stunning panoramas, movies, and slide shows, and publish them online. Learn more

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Movie Maker

Turn your photos and videos into polished movies that are easy to share. Add special effects, transitions, sound, and captions to help tell your story in style. Learn more

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Mail

Efficiently manage multiple email accounts, calendars, and your contacts—even when you’re offline. Plus, use a great tool for sharing lots of photos in email without filling up anyone’s inbox. Learn more

Also included in Windows Live Essentials

Writer

Blog like a pro, adding photos, videos, maps, and more.

Family Safety

Parental controls to help parents keep their children safe online.

Windows Live Mesh

Access and synchronize photos, documents, and other files on all your computers.

Messenger Companion

See and comment on links your friends have shared as you visit websites in Internet Explorer.

Bing Bar

Get search results from Bing without leaving the website you’re on.

Outlook Connector Pack

Includes Microsoft Outlook Hotmail Connector and Outlook Social Connector Provider for Messenger.

Microsoft Silverlight

Access rich, interactive websites using the Silverlight browser plug-in.

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