Friday, January 14, 2011
Windows Live Essentials 2011
I was prompted to install an update for Windows Live Essentials on my new laptop. Since I do not have Outlook on the laptop and OE is no longer included with Windows 7, I decided to give Live Essentials a try. Advise: don't bother with the 2011 version. I might try the 2009 version or just get Thunderbird for a default mail program.
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I downloaded Windows Live Mail 2009 (just the mail & news client, skipped Messenger & the other Live Essentials). It works fine.
ReplyDeleteHmmmm. I've been considering upgrading from Vista to Win 7. I haven't used Outlook in years.
ReplyDeleteWindows Live Essentials are a suite of online features that includes Live Mail, Messenger, Photo Gallery, Movie Maker, Live Mesh, Live Writer, Parental Controls, etc. OEM versions of Windows 7 have Office 2010 Starter (to replace Microsoft Works) which includes Word & Excel, free, unlimited use (though it does display a small, unobtrusive ad to purchase the full version). Earlier OEM packages were a 60 day trial, which did not go over well with the consumer. In addition, you can create a Word, Excel, Power Point or OneNote document online with Windows Live. No need to purchase MS Office 2010, though the Home & Student version is reasonably priced. Office used to be very expensive to purchase, which was why so many people obtained it unlicensed.
ReplyDeleteAs for me I like some of the things MS has been doing lately. It's just too bad so many people don't trust them. I have Windows Security to protect my computer and so far, so good. (c;
ReplyDeleteI switched to Windows Defender when AVG began slowing my computer. Defender became Microsoft Security Essentials. I saw a review article about the various AV programs and how they slow things down. AVG & McAfee were the worst.
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