Windows Live - The Suite

Windows Live WriterWriter is a full set of tools for blogging on Windows Live Spaces and other blogging sites. Not just for hard-core bloggers, its familiar feel allows anyone to tell great stories online.

Writer features

Publish video in 3 clicksUpload videos easily from your PC to Soapbox on MSN Video or YouTube. Load them into your blog in just 3 clicks without ever opening a Web browser or exiting Writer.

Works with your blog servicePublish to most blog services: Windows Live Spaces, SharePoint, Wordpress, Blogger, LiveJournal, TypePad, Moveable Type, Community Server, and others.

Familiar look and feelIf you can use Microsoft Word, you're ready to get started with Writer. The familiar interface lets you format blog entries without wasting time learning how to use new features. Easy rich mediaInsert your photos, video links, maps, tags, and other rich media into your blog easily. Writer publishes all of your stuff automatically when you post. Preview before you postSee what your blog post will look like before you post it. Writer detects your blog theme and displays it while you compose and edit.

Easily import your favourite photos from Windows Live Photo Gallery into Writer to jazz up your blog posts with pictures of your adventures.

Writer works seamlessly with Windows Live Spaces so you can post with a few clicks and access your blog stats through Writer so you can keep tabs on your blog's success.

What's new with Windows Live

Emoticon World has arrivedFrom Twilight to the buddy classics, you can get all your free emoticon packs here!

Time to upgrade MessengerIt''s a big heads up from us — to continue using Messenger you''ll need to upgrade to the latest version soon.

Check out our Online Safety HubThe Windows Live Online Safety Hub is here to offer tips on how to protect yourself and your family online.

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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