Latest Windows Essentials Version Released

[Mashed1316]

Hey Shawn, here's an interesting web i found just a couple of minutes ago.

It has the individual ".cab" for each individual "Windows Live Essentials 2011 (Wave 4)" program, in every single language, with download links from Microsoft.

Take a look at it. It could be helpful for some people

Windows Live Essentials Watcher Page

The web design is really archaic but it does its work

Cheers.

 

[Brink]

Thank you Punkster, but I'm not sure if I would trust a modified installation file from a unknown 3rd party like that though.

 

[Phone Man]

I checked the 2nd link which is 15.4.3508.1109 and all the files are the older version. Nothing there that I want.

Jim

 

[Mashed1316]

Thank you Punkster, but I'm not sure if I would trust a modified installation file from a unknown 3rd party like that though.

Hehe, no, Shawn, those are the MSI installers that installs with the whole package, just individually, if you check the links, they are from microsoft i've read the whole thing before posting them here, wouldn't post anything unsecure.

I checked the 2nd link which is 15.4.3508.1109 and all the files are the older version. Nothing there that I want.

Jim

Actually the only thing that updated with the 15.4.3508.1109 is the file i highlighted in the attachment, correct me if im wrong, but i think it's updated.

Finally, here's a link for you guys to see the source and how did the guy came up with the links from microsoft and stuff, i still don't want you guys to think that i posted here unsecure things, i basically don't allow (at least on my PC) anything to be downloaded from a 3rd party website, official websites is the way to go

Here: blog.eddsn.com » Windows Live Essentials 2011 Offline Installer

And check the attachment for Shawn to see that they're offcial Microsoft links and Jim to see the latest version highlighted, of course. I could be wrong about the MSI installers, they could be outdated but they're from Microsoft i'd have to do some research myself just the same way that guy did.

If i find anything i'll post it here. i'll do it with the English version since the Spanish version won't do anything for you guys.

Cheers,
Punkster.

 

[Phone Man]

In that list things like Photo Gallery show the older version. It is a heck of a lot easier to just download the package from MS and you get to chose what to install and you get the newest version. It is really unclear and more complicated to use those files. Thanks for the information but see no reason for breaking it down like that.

Jim

 

[Black Knight]

Thx

 

[Airbot]

Latest Windows Live Essentials Programs Released

This week, we will release an update to Windows Live Essentials 2011. In addition to changes that improve performance and quality of service, the update also includes full support for SSL in Windows Live Mail, and the latest Bing bar. Here are a few of things we think you’ll find the most interesting:

• Mail: We fixed a sorting issue in the Sent items folder and improved the upload reliability and instrumentation in Photo mail.
• Messenger: We fixed a couple of stability issues and made various changes for improved voice and video quality. We fixed an issue that was causing sound to be lost after upgrading, and we improved performance when displaying the MSN Today page in the main window.
• Photo Gallery: We implemented various bug fixes for crashes related to launching Photo Gallery through Autoplay and facial recognition.
• And more: We made many other usability, performance, and stability improvements across the suite of Windows Live Essentials apps.

more at source

 

[Brink]

New 15.4.3555.0308 version of Microsoft Essentials released. See first post for more details.

 

[suoko]

Regarding this suite, I'm experiencing a continuous update of Windows live essentials 2011. Almost everyday an update pops-up and got completed successfully (apparently).
Are you all getting these updates or something's broken on my system ?

thanks

 

[Brink]

Hello Suoko, and welcome to Seven Forums.

Nope, it sounds like something went wrong. You might see if uninstalling and reinstalling it completely may help.

 

[nithig]

Is this win.live essentials different from MSE (M'soft Security Essentials)?

 

[Brink]

Hello nithig,

Yes, they are completely different.

MSE is a antivirus program instead.

Microsoft Security Essentials - Free Antivirus for Windows

 

[nithig]

Hello Brink,

oh ok ... thanks ... never sure about these things.
So now I'll look up Live Essentials and see what they are for.
cheers

 

[Brink]

Windows Live Essentials are for the free "Windows Live" programs that are listed on the first page of this thread.

 

[nithig]

thanks Brink. Yes, I checked them out & now understand what they are. I'm affraid it's an old
prejudice here about Messenger which I deleted from my computer years ago. Now I have win 7
I haven't used any of the 'Live' features though I've no doubt they are no more instrusive than
google or many other spy sites these days.

 

[Brink]

You're welcome.

 

[Robert C]

Blinking Cursor Color

I had been using Windows Live Messenger 2009 (v14.x) but was forced to upgrade to the 2011 version.

The only issue I have is the color of the blinking text cursor in the edit box which is gray and does not show up too well on a black background. Is it possible to fiz this? I am guessing the same cursor is used in other app;lications and in those, is displayed as white. Thanks.

 

[Brink]

New Windows Essentials 2012 released. See first post for more details.

 

[Phone Man]

Thanks Shawn. I updated Mail, Photo Gallery and Movie maker on Windows 8 RP and all is great. Need to reboot into Windows 7 (dual boot) and update over there.

Jim

 

[Brink]

You're welcome Jim. To bad it will not install on Vista though.