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GroupsWhether it's your team or family, Groups is the place to get everyone talking and sharing in one online place.

Groups features

Real-time chatWith a group IM, you can make plans together or discuss important topics with up to 20 Group members, so everyone can find out what's happening in one place.

Photos from everyoneAll group members can share photos and comment on their favourites, so the fun lasts even after your get-togethers. Just set access to the albums you want your group members to see, and they can view and download them in an instant.

Multiple groups, one placeSet up separate groups of up to 20 people for family, friends, or your favourite club, and find them all in one simple place. You can also set different permissions for different groups to share folders on your SkyDrive. Personalise your pageYour group page is your dedicated place to check out what's coming up on the group calendar, post messages for your group, or share photos. Open invitation or members onlyYou can choose to open your group up to anyone who shares your interests, or just invite your closest contacts to organise regular gatherings.

E-mail, IM, or post to a group discussion board to let your group of up to 20 people know what's happening.

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Family Safety

With Windows Live Family Safety, you can monitor and control what your children do online.
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Writer is a full set of tools to help bring the best out of your blogging on Windows Live Spaces and other blogging sites.
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Manage all of your e-mail accounts including Hotmail and third party accounts using Windows Live Mail.
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Faster and more secure than ever, Hotmail is more than just another email account, it's a hub for your life online.
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Skydrive allows you to store, access, and share your files with friends or co-workers, from anywhere online.
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The new Windows Live Photos takes all the sweat out of getting your photos to the people closest to you.
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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.
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Easily share who you are and what you're doing online with the people closest to you.
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Easily schedule appointments, set reminders, and let others know when you'll be available.
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Messenger is the classic online product that allows you to connect instantly with the people closest to you.
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Whether it's your team or family, Groups is the place to get everyone talking and sharing online.
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Find, fix, and share your photos. It's the best way to manage your photos and then publish them to share or print online.
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From casual get-togethers to major bashes, Events is your one-stop-shop for planning an occasion.
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Movie Maker lets you turn your photos and videos into great-looking movies and slideshows to share online.
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