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Windows Live is one convenient place online to share photos, files, e-mail and see what's new with your social network.

What's new with Windows Live

Win a HTC HD2 Smartphone!The HTC HD2 Windows phone delivers an experience your senses have been waiting for. Find out more and enter for your chance to win one of these awesome phones!

The new Web IM on Windows LiveThat''s right, Web Messenger is now here on this very site! Just have a quick peek at the bottom of your browser window and you''ll see a smooth little bar running across it that you can use to login to your favourite instant messaging service.

Splash n' Dash the crowd this summerWindows Live Messenger and KFC have teamed up to bring you a game to cool down those steamy afternoons at the cricket this summer.

How-to guides & tutorials

Get more from Windows 7Got Windows 7 yet? Looking for a few things to do so you can get the hang of it? Well here are our top seven things to try for Windows 7 noobs

Do more with Movie MakerIf you've had the chance to acquaint yourself with the basics of the new Windows Live Movie Maker, you may be wondering "well, where can I go next?" We''ve got the tips for you right here.

Windows Live by SMSWant to update your personal status via text? Check your Windows Live calendar on your phone? Pretty soon you''ll be able to do just that with SMS for Windows Live.

Family Safety

With Windows Live Family Safety, you can monitor and control what your children do online.
Read more. Toolbar

Get one-click access to Hotmail and more, no matter where you are on the web.
Read more. Spaces

Set up your blog with Windows Live Spaces and express yourself by sharing your thoughts, photos, and more.
Read more. Writer

Writer is a full set of tools to help bring the best out of your blogging on Windows Live Spaces and other blogging sites.
Read more. Mail

Manage all of your e-mail accounts including Hotmail and third party accounts using Windows Live Mail.
Read more. Hotmail

Faster and more secure than ever, Hotmail is more than just another email account, it's a hub for your life online.
Read more. SkyDrive

Skydrive allows you to store, access, and share your files with friends or co-workers, from anywhere online.
Read more. Photos

The new Windows Live Photos takes all the sweat out of getting your photos to the people closest to you.
Read more. Mobile

The new Windows Live for has arrived for mobile, and you'll be sure to find a feature in this version that you can't do without.
Read more. Profile

Easily share who you are and what you're doing online with the people closest to you.
Read more. Calendar

Easily schedule appointments, set reminders, and let others know when you'll be available.
Read more. Messenger

Messenger is the classic online product that allows you to connect instantly with the people closest to you.
Read more. Groups

Whether it's your team or family, Groups is the place to get everyone talking and sharing online.
Read more. Photo Gallery

Find, fix, and share your photos. It's the best way to manage your photos and then publish them to share or print online.
Read more. Events

From casual get-togethers to major bashes, Events is your one-stop-shop for planning an occasion.
Read more. Movie Maker Beta

Movie Maker lets you turn your photos and videos into great-looking movies and slideshows to share online.
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