
However, the original Windows Live Essentials was referred to as the website serving the purpose of allowing users to discover new Windows Live services. It was very similar to Google Pack in that it allows users to discover, install, and maintain a number of Windows Live application programs. On August 25, 2006, Microsoft began seeking testers for their invitation-only Windows Live service named Windows Live Essentials. Previous versions were also available on Windows XP and Windows Vista, and included Windows Live Messenger. Windows Essentials applications support installation on Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2.


Windows Essentials (formerly Windows Live Essentials and Windows Live Installer) is a discontinued suite of Microsoft freeware applications that includes email, instant messaging, photo sharing, blogging, and parental control software.
