I can’t find a few programs that used to be included in Windows – where do I find Windows Photo Gallery, Calendar and all those other applications in Windows 7?
Once of the changes in Windows 7 is that a handful of applications that were previously installed by default no longer ship with the operating system. You can still get these applications for free – they are available as part of a package called Windows Live Essentials.
- Windows Live Family Safety — Parental control software for limiting and monitoring children’s activities on your computer.
- Windows Live Mail — A desktop e-mail client that is compatible with many popular e-mail services such as Gmail and Hotmail. Includes a calendar.
- Windows Live Messenger — An instant messaging client.
- Windows Live Movie Maker — An application for composing movies from videos, picture slideshows and other content.
- Windows Live Photo Gallery — Photo management software that lets you import, organize and edit your digital pictures and videos.
- Windows Live Toolbar — An Internet Explorer toolbar add-on that connects to Windows Live and Microsoft’s Bing search engine.
- Windows Live Writer — Desktop blogging software compatible with popular blog engines such as WordPress, Blogger and TypePad.
Each of these web pages contains a link to download and install the software.
