Windows Live Messenger – End of Service

January 8, 2013 4 Comments

Summary:

  Windows Live Messenger will be retired on March 15th 2013 globally everywhere (except mainland China)

Comments:

1. Microsoft Skype is the client replacing Windows Live Messenger

2. Updating to Microsoft Skype will retain your Contacts and the ability to:

  • Instant message
  • Video call
  • Call phones from your devices (PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Windows Phone, Android mobile, Kindle)
  • Share your screen
  • Video call and IM with Facebook friends
  • Group video call with up to ten friends at once (requires a Skype Premium account)

Subscriber Notification:

  • Email notice on January 8, 2013

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Additional Information:

So, what’s happening between now and 15th March?
Messenger will continue to work as you know it today. If you are signed in with Messenger on your desktop** you will see a banner notification to upgrade. When you click on the banner, an installer window will open with the request to upgrade. This will take you through our installer flow to install Skype and automatically uninstall Messenger.
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So, what’s happening after 15th March?
Messenger users on desktops** will not be able to sign in and will only be able to upgrade to Skype. If you attempt to sign in, a notification will appear, and if you continue, you will be taken through our installer flow to install Skype and automatically uninstall Messenger at the same time.

** Newer versions of Messenger will be able to receive the optional upgrade notifications. Older versions will not receive the notifications and you will have to download Skype manually.

Links:

Revisions:

Jan 8, 2013: Original Published Date

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How To Install Windows Live Essentials 2011

March 27, 2012 8 Comments

Summary:

Overview and explanation of the Windows Live Essentials 2011 installer’s choices for installing all or selective Windows Live Essentials 2011 applications and optional components on Vista Sp2, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 Sp2 R2 and Windows 8 Consumer Preview

Installation Process and Choices:

The Windows Live Essentials 2011 (WLE 2011) installer will first notify that is it ‘preparing to install’WLE_QFE3_02

Once preparation is complete the installer will provide two installation choices:

  1. “Install all of Windows Live Essentials“  = Install ‘Everything’ (a minimum of 8 to a maximum of 12 applications and optional programs)
  2. “Choose which programs you want to install” = User option to selectively install 1 or more items (Custom mode)

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If comfortable with Microsoft’s’ recommendation to ‘Install all’ select the first option, allow the installer to finish until completion and begin using one or more of any application (fyi – upon completion Windows Live Messenger will automatically be loaded)

On the other hand if preferring the ability to decide which applications will be installed (since many users may not need or want the full compliment of included applications) then select the second option ‘Choose the programs you want to install’.

It is extremely important to note that even when choosing the second option all programs are ‘pre-checked’ to be installed (i.e. you must ‘Opt-Out’ of any application or it will be installed).  The graphic below contains additional text added by this writer reiterating the need to ‘Uncheck’ any program in order to prevent installation.

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An example of a more typical selection of the six primary WLE 2011 application programs (Messenger, Mail, Photo Gallery, Movie Maker, Writer, and Mesh) is shown below (at least one program must be chosen).

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Once the ‘Install’ button is clicked the installation process will provide a ‘completion status’ until ‘Done!’

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WLE_QFE3_13  WLE_QFE3_14

Once the installation is ‘Done!’, click the Close Button, Shutdown/Restart (even if not prompted) and start using any of the installed Windows Live Essentials 2011 programs.

Comments:

  • The Outlook Connector Pack includes the Outlook Hotmail Connector and the Windows Live Messenger Provider for the Outlook Social Connector. The latter is only installed if the Outlook Social Connector is already installed.
  • The Outlook Social Connector is included in Office 2010 and available (as a download) for Outlook 2003/2007.
  • Windows Live Downloads – link to obtain the latest WLE 2011 installer (full or web version)
  • Windows Live Essentials 2011 Version Numbers – link itemizing version numbers for WLE 2011 individual applicationprograms
  • WLE 2011 requires Vista Sp2, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 Sp2 R2 or Windows 8 Consumer Preview.
  • WLE 2011 can also be installed on Windows 8 Consumer Preview though prior to installation it is highly recommended to  first enable .NET 3.5 (includes 2.0, 3.0 and 3.5) in Windows 8 Consumer Preview. To enable .NET 3.5  see:  Installing the .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows 8 Consumer Preview 
  • This blog article was written due to the large number of questions (always welcomed) received via E-mail and Instant Messaging regarding the applicability/compatibility of installing WLE 2011 as a supplement and/or alternative to the current available Windows 8 Consumer Preview ‘Apps’. Also special thanks to Amber for providing the MSDN Windows 8 .NET 3.5 install link.

Revisions:

March 27, 2012: Original Publish Date

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Windows Live Downloads – Version 2

March 20, 2012 3 Comments

Summary:

  • Links to download the current version (now called) Windows Essentials 2012 applications/programs
  • Links to download the 2011 version of the Windows Live Essentials 2011 applications/programs
  • Links to download  the  prior  version of  the Windows Live Essentials 2009 applications/programs
  • Links to download earlier versions (Windows Live Essentials 2008) are no longer available from Microsoft

Links:

  • Windows Essentials 2012 (note name change)
  • Windows Live Essentials 2011 
  • Download Links for 2012 is the QFE1 build released Sept. 2012 (note Mail, Messenger, Writer will retain the ‘Live’ name)
  • Download links for 2011 are for build QFE3 released March 2012
  • System Requirements for 2012 and 2011 (recommended reading)

Direct download to Microsoft server for the installer executable file

Full version 2012 installer
http://g.live.com/1rewlive5-all/en/wlsetup-all.exe

Web Version 2012 Installer – English Language Version
http://g.live.com/1rewlive5-web/en/wlsetup-web.exe

Full Version 2011 Installer – English Language version
http://g.live.com/1rewlive4-all/en/wlsetup-all.exe

Web Version 2011 Installer – English Language Version
http://g.live.com/1rewlive4-web/en/wlsetup-web.exe

Note: Direct download links above are for the English language installer. For a different country replace the ‘en’ with the local language code.

Microsoft Windows Live Web Site (web version installer for 2012)

http://explore.live.com/windows-live-essentials

Microsoft Windows Live Worldwide Downloads(web version installer for 2012)

http://explore.live.com/worldwide-downloads

System Requirements (2012 version) -suggested reading
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/Windows-Essentials-2012-system-requirements

System Requirements (2011 version)  – suggested reading
http://explore.live.com/windows-live-2011-system-requirements
Note: Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 require the respective o/s Platform Update

Older version (2009):

Windows Live Essentials 2009  (Earlier version still available primarily for Windows XP  and Server 2008 compatibility (not recommended for use on Vista or Windows 7 since it may prompt for mandatory upgrade to 2011 version)

Direct download to Microsoft server for the installer executable file
Full Version Installer English Language version
http://g.live.com/1rewlive3/en/wlsetup-all.exe
Web Version Installer – English Language Version
http://g.live.com/1rewlive3/en/wlsetup-web.exe

Note: Direct download links above are for the English language installer. For a different country replace the ‘en’ with the local language code.

Microsoft Windows Live Web Site links(web version installer)
http://explore.live.com/windows-live-essentials-xp

Microsoft Download Center(web version installer)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=00ed0c6b-152f-49eb-88c8-278267802f57

System Requirements (2009 Version)  – suggested reading
http://explore.live.com/windows-live-system-requirements

Comments:

Windows Essentials 2012

1. Initial version released August 7, 2012 (Build 16.4.3503.0728);

2. QFE1 version released Sept 27, 2012 (Build 16.4.3505.0912)

3. Does not include Live Mesh (Sky Drive Desktop app replaces Live Mesh)

4. Will remove Live Mesh if installed

5. Will remove Messenger Companion if installed

6. Photo Gallery and Movie Maker rebranded as Windows Photo Gallery and Windows Movie Maker. No change in branding to the names for Windows Live applications (Mail, Messenger, and Writer)

7. Update  primarily for Photo Gallery and Movie Maker (both programs install as one package)

8. Windows Update KB 2741355 is a pre-requisite for DirectX 9 support in Movie Maker on Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 systems.

Windows Live Essentials 2011 (Wave 4)

1. Initial Version RTW released Sept 30, 2010

- Build Number 15.4.3502.0922

- c.f. Windows Live Essentials 2011 available for download

2. QFE1 Version RTW released Dec 1, 2010

- Build Number 15.4.3508.1109 ( Windows Live Mesh and Family Safety not updated)

- no GUI changes, no official update notice  available on Windows Live Team site

- Full and Web Installers did not require/receive a build number update

3. QFE2 Version RTW released July 7, 2011

- Build Number 15.4.3538.513  (Installer) – See #5 below for link to build number by program

- Windows Live  Team QFE2 update notification and overview  of  changes

4. QFE3 version RTW released on March 20, 2012

- Build Number 15.4.3555.308  (Installer) – See #5 below for link to build number by program

- Windows Team QFE3 update notification (additional details not available at this time)

5. Windows Live Essentials 2011 Version/Build Numbers – itemized list for each individual program

Windows Live Essentials 2009 (Wave 3)

1. Last/Final 2009 version (QFE3) was released May 12, 2010

2. QFE3 is the last planned update for Windows Live Essentials 2009 (Wave 3)

3. Last version to support Windows XP

4. Support for the 2009 version will continue for the ‘foreseeable future’

5. The ‘foreseeable future’ does not mean ‘in perpetuity’; XPSp3 Extended Support ends Apr. 2014

6. The ‘foreseeable future’ may not mean until the end of XPSp3 Extended Support(i.e. Plan ahead)

7. Windows Live Essentials 2009 Version/Build Numbers

Revisions:

March 20, 2012: Original Publish Date

March 26, 2012:  Revised title and published as new blog entry to supersede (not replace) earlier searchable entry.

August 7, 2012: Updated to include information on release of Windows Essentials 2012

October 7, 2012: Updated for Windows Essentials 2012 QFE1;  Added noted for Movie Maker/DirectX 9 support on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB 2741355 pre-requisite)

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Windows Live Essentials 2011 QFE3 Released

March 20, 2012 1 Comment

Summary:

Windows Live Essentials 2011 QFE3 was released on March 20, 2012. The QFE3 build version is the fourth update to the Windows Live Essentials 2011 (WLE 2011) suite of programs since initial release.

Links:

Comments:

      • From the Windows Team/Windows Experience Blog

<Quoted Print>
“Today, we released an update for Windows Live Essentials 2011 in all 48 languages.
This minor release includes numerous updates across all of the programs in the Essential package, including Windows Live Messenger, Mail, Photo Gallery, Movie Maker, Family Safety, Writer, and Mesh.” In the coming weeks, customers on Windows Vista SP2 and Windows 7 will receive a notification prompting them to upgrade to the new version. Since this release contains critical fixes for the Essentials package, in a few months, the update will become required for all eligible customers.”

  • A ‘change log or details of the included updates was not made available by the Windows Live Team or the Windows Team though as in the past  ’under-the-hood’ related changes for stability, reliability, better integration and robustness across the WLE 2011 suite of applications, integration with the cloud (e.g. Hotmail, SkyDrive, connected or available 3rd party social services) and Windows 8 and/or IE10 would be expected.
  • Rudi R (Microsoft Anwsers Forum Moderator) provided some ‘Additional details’ in an unlikely-hard-to-find place (Microsoft Answers/Messenger Forum-April 3, 2012) on the included changes in WLE 2011 QFE3.  (Click ‘Additional details’ for a snapshot of the Microsoft Answers information).
  • Consistent with past practice no significant changes to useability features are really noticeable though users may notice during signon to Windows Live Messenger an additional option to register your pc as a Trusted PC. (Trusted PC is an account managment tool/Security Proof to aid account recovery/Password Reset). Imo, it would be prudent to understand and use Trusted PC if your pc is a private/not shared pc.
  • The Windows Live Installer is version 15.4.3555.0308

 

Revisions:
March 20, 2012: Original Draft date
March 21, 2012: Original Publish date
March 22, 2012: Updated to include links (Notice, Download and Version Numbers)
April 11, 2012: Updated to include references to QFE3 changes (Microsoft Answers) and ‘Trusted PC’

 

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Windows Live Essentials 2011 Application Version Numbers

January 10, 2011 4 Comments

Summary:

  • Version numbers for the Windows Live Essentials 2011 latest release – QFE3 (Mar 20, 2012)
  • Version numbers for the Windows Live Essentials 2011 QFE2 (July 7, 2011)
  • Version numbers for the Windows Live Essentials 2011 – QFE1 (Dec 1, 2010)
  • Version numbers for the Windows Live Essentials 2011 Initial release – Gold (Sept 30, 2010)

Version Numbers:

  • Windows Live Essentials (QFE3) – Released to the web (RTW) on Mar 20, 2012

 1.   Windows Live Essentials Installer  –  15.4.3555.0308

- required to update any Live Essential application

- as of Mar 20, 2012 this version replaces the earlier QFE2 version

2.   Windows Live Mail  –  15.4.3555.0308

3.   Windows Live Messenger  –  15.4.3555.308

4.   Windows Live Photo Gallery  –  15.4.3555.308

5.   Windows Live Movie Maker  –  15.4.3555.0308

6.   Windows Live Mesh  –  15.4.3555.308

7.   Windows Live Writer  –  15.4.3555.308

8.  Windows Live Mesh Active X Control for Remote Connections – 15.4.5722.2

9. Outlook Hotmail Connector* – 14.0.5118.5000 (Outlook updates to 14.0.6106.5001)

10.  Outlook Social Connector Provider for Windows Live Messenger* – 14.0.5120.5000

  * Items (9.) and (10.) are part of the Outlook Connector Pack option in the WLE installer and offered (pre-checked to install) if Outlook is present

  • Windows Live Essentials 2011 (QFE2) – Released to the web (RTW) on July 7, 2011

1.   Windows Live Installer  –  15.4.3538.513  (required to update any Live Essential application) – (replaced by above QFE3)

2.   Windows Live Mail  –  15.4.3538.0513
3.   Windows Live Messenger  –  15.4.3538.513
4.   Windows Live Photo Gallery  –  15.4.3538.513
5.   Windows Live Movie Maker  –  15.4.3538.0513
6.   Windows Live Mesh  –  15.4.3538.0513
7.   Windows Live Writer  –  15.4.3538.513
8.   Bing Toolbar  –  7.0.619.0
9.   Windows Live Mesh Active X Control for Remote Connections  -  15.4.5722.2
10.  Outlook Hotmail Connector  (32 bit/64 bit)  -  14.0.5117.500

Other related or available (but not included) ’social’ applications:
11. Outlook Social Connector (32/64 bit) -  14.0.5130.5000 or later upgrade via Microsoft Update or Office prompt
12. Outlook Social Connector Provider for Windows Live Messenger -  14.0.5120.5000

Notes: (Re: Items 10, 11, 12)
10. Only available via the WLE QFE2 installer if Outlook is installed
- if Outlook is installed the WLE QFE2 installer default will be checked (Yes, install)
11. Not included in WLE QFE2 Installer
- Included with Office 2010 (not installed by default, requires user installation and Outlook)
- Not included in Outlook 03/07 requires download and manual install
- Does not require Outlook Hotmail Connector
12. Not included in WLE QFE2 Installer
- Requires download and manual install
- Can only be installed if Outlook and the Social Connector are already installed
- Once installed requires Live ID setup/connect (Username/PW)
- Does not require Outlook Hotmail Connector

See ‘Additional Information’ section below for comments on the Office Hotmail Connector, Social Connector and Social Connector Provider for Windows Live Messenger

  • Windows Live Essentials 2011 (QFE1) – Released to the web (RTW) on Dec 1, 2010

1.   Windows Live Installer – 15.4.3502.922
2.   Windows Live Mail – 15.4.3508.1109
3.   Windows Live Messenger – 15.4.3508.1109
4.   Windows Live Photo Gallery – 15.4.3508.1109
5.   Windows Live Movie Maker – 15.4.3508.1109
6.   Windows Live Mesh – 15.4.3502.0922
7.   Windows Live Writer – 15.4.3508.1109
8.   Bing Toolbar –  6.3.2322.0
9.   Microsoft Silverlight – 4.0.51204.0 (latest version via Windows Update Dec 2010)
10. Microsoft Outlook Hotmail Connector 14.1 (32 bit) – installs as 14.0.5117.5000
11. Microsoft Outlook Hotmail Connector 14.1 (64 bit) – installs as 14.0.5118.5000
12. Microsoft Outlook Social Connector (32/64 bit) – 14.0.4761.1000
- 14.0.5120.5000 via KB 2289116 during install
13. Microsoft Outlook Social Connector Provider for Windows Live Messenger – 14.0.5120.5000

  • The ‘Outlook Hotmail Connector’ is included with the Windows Live Essentials Installer
  • The ‘Outlook Social Connector’ is not included in the Windows Live Essentials Installer.  Version numbers for the ‘Outlook Social Connector’  are included for reference only.
  • See ‘Additional Information’ section below for comments on the Office Hotmail Connector, Social Connector and Social Connector Provider for Windows Live Messenger
  • Windows Live Essentials 2011 (Initial release) – Released to the web(RTW) on Sept 30, 2010

1.   Windows Live Installer – 15.4.3502.922
2.   Windows Live Mail – 15.4.3502.0922
3.   Windows Live Messenger – 15.4.3502.922
4.   Windows Live Photo Gallery – 15.4.3502.922
5.   Windows Live Movie Maker – 15.4.3502.0922
6.   Windows Live Mesh – 15.4.3502.0922
7.   Windows Live Writer – 15.4.3502.922
8.   Bing Toolbar –  6.3.2322.0
9.   Microsoft Silverlight – 4.0.50917.0 (4.0.51204.0 via Windows Update Dec 2010)
10. Microsoft Outlook Hotmail Connector 14.1 (32 bit) – installs as 14.0.5117.5000
11. Microsoft Outlook Hotmail Connector 14.1 (64 bit) – installs as 14.0.5118.5000
12. Microsoft Outlook Social Connector (32/64 bit)  – 14.0.4761.1000
- updated to 14.0.5120.5000 during install or via Microsoft Update KB 2289116
13. Microsoft Outlook Social Connector Provider for Windows Live Messenger – 14.0.5120.5000

Additional Information:

  • The Outlook Hotmail Connector can be deselected during the Windows Live Essentials installation process
  • The Outlook Hotmail Connector is only installed by the Windows Live Essentials Installer if Office Outlook 2003/2007/2010 is currently installed
  • The Outlook Social Connector (32 or 64 bit) is included with Office 2010 (32 or 64 bit Office versions).
  • Outlook Social Connector (32 bit)  must be installed manually for use with Outlook 2003/2007 and also independent of the Windows Live Essentials Installer
  • The Outlook Social Connector Provider for Windows Live Messenger can only installed if the Outlook Social Connector is currently installed

Revisions:

Oct 15, 2010: Original Draft Date
Dec 8, 2010:  Updated draft version for QFE1 Release and optional application build numbers
Jan 10, 2011: Original Published Date
July 8, 2011: Updated for QFE2 Release

Mar 20, 2012: Updated for QFE3 Release

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Windows Live Downloads

December 22, 2010 21 Comments

This article has been superseded by a later article (March 20, 2012)

Click Here –> Windows Live Downloads – Version 2 for updated information.

Summary:

  • Links to download the current version of the Windows Live Essentials 2011 applications/programs
  • Links to download  the  prior  version of  the Windows Live Essentials 2009 applications/programs
  • Links to download earlier versions (Windows Live Essentials 2008) are no longer available from Microsoft

Links:

  • Windows Live Essentials 2011  (for Windows 7, Vista SP2, and Windows Server 2008 Sp2 R2)

Direct download to Microsoft server for the installer executable file
Full Version Installer  – English Language version
http://g.live.com/1rewlive4-all/en/wlsetup-all.exe
Web Version Installer – English Language Version
http://g.live.com/1rewlive4-web/en/wlsetup-web.exe

Note: Direct download links above are for the English language installer. For a different country replace the ‘en’ with the local language code.

Microsoft Windows Live Web Site (web  version installer)
   http://explore.live.com/windows-live-essentials
Microsoft Windows Live Worldwide Downloads(web version installer)
http://explore.live.com/worldwide-downloads

Microsoft Download Center(web version installer)
   http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=59fbc955-a9cc-4fb1-84dc-db88e9882ed3

System Requirements (2011 version)  – suggested reading
http://explore.live.com/windows-live-2011-system-requirements
Note: Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 require the respective o/s Platform Update

  • Windows Live Essentials 2009  (for XP, Vista, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008)

Direct download to Microsoft server for the installer executable file
Full Version Installer English Language version
http://g.live.com/1rewlive3/en/wlsetup-all.exe
Web Version Installer – English Language Version
http://g.live.com/1rewlive3/en/wlsetup-web.exe

Note: Direct download links above are for the English language installer. For a different country replace the ‘en’ with the local language code.

 Microsoft Windows Live Web Site links(web version installer)
    http://explore.live.com/windows-live-essentials-xp

Microsoft Download Center(web version installer)
    http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=00ed0c6b-152f-49eb-88c8-278267802f57

 System Requirements (2009 Version)  – suggested reading
http://explore.live.com/windows-live-system-requirements

Comments:

  • Windows Live Essentials 2011 (Wave 4)

1. Initial Version RTW released Sept 30, 2010

- Build Number 15.4.3502.0922

- c.f. Windows Live Essentials 2011 available for download)

2. QFE1 Version RTW released Dec 1, 2010

- Build Number 15.4.3508.1109 ( Windows Live Mesh & Family Safety not updated)

- no GUI changes, no official notice available on Windows Live Team site

  • Windows Live Essentials 2009 (Wave 3)

1. Last/Final version (QFE3) was released May 12, 2010   (c.f. WLE 2009 Version Build Numbers)

2. QFE3 is the last planned update for Windows Live Essentials 2009 (Wave 3)

3. Last version to support Windows XP

4. Support for the 2009 version will continue for the ‘foreseeable future’

5. The ‘foreseeable future’ does not mean ‘in perpetuity’; XPSp3 Extended Support ends Apr. 2014

6. The ‘foreseeable future’ may not mean until the end of XPSp3 Extended Support(i.e. Plan ahead)

Revisions:

Jan 7, 2009: Original Publish Date

Aug 15, 2009: Added link for 2009 Web Version installers available on Microsoft Download

Mar 12, 2010:  Updated to clarify discontinued availability of Windows Live Essentials 2008 versions

Sept 30, 2010: Added links for 2011 RTW Full and Web version installers (draft version)

Oct 31, 2010: Added System Requirements links for 2011 and 2009 versions(draft version)

Dec 22, 2010: Added Comments for Version(s) 2011 and 2009; Republished

March 20, 2012: Added comment regarding supercession by later blog article

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Windows Live Hotmail – Email Forwarding

December 8, 2010 1 Comment

Summary:

  • Windows Live Hotmail now provides the ability to forward messages from a Hotmail type account to one other email address
  • Forwarding is possible to another Hotmail type account(email address) or a third party email address
  • Hotmail type accounts are of the form Hotmail.com, Live.com, Msn.com etc.(This also includes other country specific derivatives of the same domain(e.g. Hotmail.nl, Live.de, Msn.uk.co)
  • Forwarding is capable from Hotmail, Hotmail Plus, and MSN Premium(primary and subaccounts)
  • Hotmail account holders now have the option to retain a copy of forwarded messages in the Hotmail account’s inbox
    Reference:

1. Windows Live Solution Center – Sending and Receiving Mail

  Thread Title: ‘forwarding my emails from my hotmail account to another email’

2. ‘Live Views’ – by vasudev Windows Live MVP

  Post Title: ‘Forward messages in the New Hotmail to any mail account now available to all – Restrictions removed’

 

Instructions:

  •   1. Sign-in to http://mail.live.com to access your account.
  •   2. In the upper-right corner of the Windows Live Hotmail home page click Options, then More options on the drop down menu.

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  •   3. Under ‘Managing your account’, click ‘Email Forwarding’ to access the forwarding options to add another e-mail account.  One can forward mail to **one** other email account.

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  •   4. Click the radio option ‘Forward your mail to another email account’
  •   5. Enter the email address where messages should be forwarded in the dialog box titled ‘Where do your want your messages to be sent?
  •   6. To retain a copy of forwarded messages in your Hotmail Inbox check the item ‘Keep a copy of forwarded messages in your Windows Live Hotmail inbox’.
  •   7. Click Save

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Comments:

  • This feature (Hotmail Forwarding) did not receive much publicity from Microsoft or the Windows Live Team. Quite a few internet search engines continue to primarily yield articles stating a Hotmail Plus account is required which (as the July 2010) is no longer correct.
  • Support for Windows Live Hotmail can be obtained  in the Windows Live Solution Center
  • Questions regarding Hotmail ‘Forwarding’ should be posted in the Sending and Receiving Mail Forum

 

Revisions:

Aug 15, 2010: Draft Version  – which sat in abnormal obscurity in the ‘assumption laboratory’ for too long :(

Dec 8, 2010 : Original Publish Date  ( Enjoy! <vbg> )

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Windows Live Mail 2011 – Options Menu

December 6, 2010 3 Comments

Summary:

  • Snapshots of  Windows Live Mail 2011′s ‘Options’ menu and submenus
  • The ‘Options’ menu on the Windows Live Mail Button contains the following submenus
    • Mail (Configuration settings for the program)
    • @E-mail Accounts (Add, Remove, Properties, Set Default, Import, Export for both Mail and News accounts)
    • Newsgroups (Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Reset newsgroups lists)
    • Feeds (Add, Edit, Delete)
    • Safety Options (Configuration for Junk Filter, Safe/Block Senders, Phishing, Security)
  • The ‘Options’ menu and submenus are accessible by mouse or keystroke commands(below)

Windows Live Mail Button Options Menu:

  • Program configuration and setup
    • Keystroke access –> ALT F  O

  • Mail Submenu:
    • Primary menu for configuration of the program’s functionality
    • Individual tabs are present and contain feature specific settings
    • ‘Advanced’ tab contains ‘Maintenance and Troubleshooting’ tools
    • Keystroke access –> ALT F  O  M

  • @ E-mail Accounts Submenu:
    • Applicable to both Mail and News accounts
    • Location to Add, Remove, Edit account(s) properties; Set Default email and news server accounts; Import and Export email and news accounts(*.iaf filetype)
      • Note: Removal of a Pop3 email account deletes the email account and all messages from Windows Live Mail and the user’s hard drive! (i.e. Back-up/Export/Archive before removal of a Pop3 email account)
    • Keystroke access –> ALT F  O  E

  • Newsgroups Submenu:
    • Subscribe or Unsubscribe to newsgroups on a news server account
    • Reset List of newsgroups on news server account
    • Keystroke access –> ALT F  O  N

  • Feeds Submenu:
    • Manage RSS Feeds
    • Add, Edit,  and Delete RSS Feeds
    • Create new folders for additional feed managment
    • Keystroke Access –> ALT F  O  F

  • Safety Options Submenu:
    • Junk Mail Filter settings
    • Add/Edit/Remove Safe Senders email addresses and domains
    • Add/Edit/Remove Blocked Senders email addresses and domains
    • International – Block Top-Level Domain and Encoding
    • Protect Inbox from potential Phishing links and move phishing email for POP/IMAP accounts to the Junk email folder
    • Security – Select security zone(Internet/Restricted), Block Images in HTML email, and configure Secure Mail(Digital IDs)
    • Trust Center (Microsoft Privacy and Service agreements)
    • Keystroke access –> ALT F  O  S

Revisions:

Sept 27, 2010: Original Publish Date (duplicate post on Windows Live Mail 2011 Ribbon GUI)

Dec 5, 2010: Revised Title to Windows Live Mail 2011 – Options Menu

Dec 6, 2010: Revised Content to show Windows Live Mail 2011 ‘Options’ Menu and Submenus

Jan 6. 2012: Updated tags

May 31, 2012: Revised note on Pop3 account removal for better clarity

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Windows Live Mail 2011 – Ribbon GUI

September 11, 2010

Summary:

  • Snapshots of the Windows Live Mail Wave 4 Ribbon GUI -  WLM Button  and Tabs
  • The Ribbon contains multiple options/tabs – Windows Live Mail Button,  Four(4) Tabs for use in Mail or News mode(Home, Folders, View, and Accounts), a Calendar Tab(Home), and a Contact Tab(Home)
  • A Quick Access Toolbar is available(like Office) that permits the addition of icons for respective features found on each tab.
  • The Ribbon can be minimized (leaving only the WLM Button, Tabs and Quick Access Toolbar)
  • The Quick Access Toolbar can be hidden
  • The ‘About’ item on the Windows Live Mail Button shows the Build and Version number(s)

Windows Live Mail Button:

Note:

  • Click ‘About’ to see your Build and Version number. Optionally the same information can be displayed using a keystroke sequence (ALT F B)

Home Tab:

  •  Mail

  • News

  • Note the Quick Access Toolbar(QAT) on the the bottom of the Ribbon.
    • Items on WLM’s Menu(ALT F) or items on the Ribbon tabs can be added to the QAT by right clicking an item to obtain the context menu’s ‘Add to Quick Access Toolbar’ option. Each item added will appear as an icon on the QAT.
    • Items on the QAT cannot be rearranged thus plan ahead(the item’s position/order from left to right) for ease of use to avoid having relatively common items in different locations(on the QAT).

Folders Tab:

  • Mail

  • News

View Tab:

Accounts Tab:

Calendar Home Tab:

Contacts Home Tab:

 Feeds Tab(s):

  • The Feeds Home Tab is shown.  Three other tabs are available (Folders, View, and Accounts) and contain similar options as those on the Folders, View and Accounts tabs shown above.  Items not applicable to ‘Feeds’ management will not be present or available.

Revisions:

June 4, 2010: Original Publish Date
Sept 11, 2010: Updated to differentiate Mail and News tabs; Added Calendar and Contacts Home tabs
Feb 13, 2011:  Added Feeds Home Tab and note on other tabs present in the Feeds module

Jan 6, 2012: Updated pictures for better resolution

Jun 26, 2012: Updated tags.

 

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Windows Live Forums and Newsgroups

September 9, 2010

Windows Live Solution Center[WLSC] – (Web Forums/Solutions):

  • Notes:
        1. Viewing individual Forums and/or Solutions does not require a Live ID
        2. Asking a question requires sign on with a Windows Live ID, one time account setup/creation of a unique username
        3. Live ID information is **Not** visible to the public (Do not create a username that is the same as your Live ID)

 

  • Windows Live Mail
        http://windowslivehelp.com/product.aspx?productid=15
  • Windows Live Messenger
        http://windowslivehelp.com/product.aspx?productid=2
  • Windows Live Movie Maker
        http://windowslivehelp.com/product.aspx?productid=5
  • Windows Live Photo Gallery
       http://windowslivehelp.com/product.aspx?productid=20
  • Windows Live Writer
       http://windowslivehelp.com/product.aspx?productid=9
  • Windows Live ID
      http://windowslivehelp.com/product.aspx?productid=10
  • Windows Live Sync
       http://windowslivehelp.com/product.aspx?productid=24

    •  

  • Windows Live Hotmail
       http://windowslivehelp.com/product.aspx?productid=1
  • Windows Live Calendar
       http://windowslivehelp.com/product.aspx?productid=16
  • Windows Live Spaces
       http://windowslivehelp.com/product.aspx?productid=7
  • Windows Live Profile
       http://windowslivehelp.com/product.aspx?productid=13
  • Windows Live SkyDrive
       http://windowslivehelp.com/product.aspx?productid=6
  • Windows Live Photos
       http://windowslivehelp.com/product.aspx?productid=19

    •  

     Microsoft’s Windows Live Public Newsgroups:

     Note:

    • Microsoft NNTP groups shown below are all closed. They are only presented for information purposes.  Closure started in June 2010 with final completion in September 2010. The Web Interface(Http) for the same group(s) were also be impacted(no threads/posts/group) and coincided with said closure.
    • For Microsoft support on Windows Live Products the Forums(provided above) are the recommended support options.

    See these articles(links) for additional information:

    1. Microsoft Responds to the Evolution of Communities  (Microsoft’s notice)
    2. Microsoft NNTP Newsgroups Scheduled for Closure   (The writer’s Comments, Recommendations)

     

    Revisions:

    Dec 07, 2007: Original Published Date
    April 10, 2010: Additional content(added WLSC links); Original blog entry intact for archive/search engine purposes
    May 12, 2010: Updated to reflect notification and planned closure of the Newsgroups
    Sept 10, 2010: Updated to reflect recent closure of all Microsoft Windows Live Nntp/Http newsgroups and replacement with Forums on the Windows Live Solution Center

     

    Clubhouse Tags: Clubhouse, How-To, Help, Windows Live, Mail, Newsgroups, Forums, Messenger, PhotoGallery , Movie Maker, Writer, Live , Live Sync, Hotmail, Calendar, Spaces, Profile, SkyDrive, Photos

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    Windows Live Essentials Wave 4 Beta

    June 24, 2010

    Note: Windows Live Wave 4 Beta (Windows Live Essentials 2011 Beta)  is no longer available since the release of the initial public version as of Sept 30, 2010. The ‘Download’ link below is now redirected to a blog entry with links for the current available production versions (2011 QFE2 and 2009 QFE3).

    Summary:

    • Windows Live Essentials Wave 4 beta was announced on June 23, 2010
    • Windows Live Essentials Wave 4 beta will be  was available on June 24, 2010
    • Windows Live Essentials Wave 4 beta includes Windows Live Mail, Messenger, Photo Gallery, Movie Maker, Writer, Sync, Family Safety, and Bing Bar
    • Requires Vista or Windows 7 (i.e. XP is not compatible) – See full System Requirements Table below
    • Initial language availability – English, French, Dutch, Japanese, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, and Spanish

    Reference:

    http://windowsteamblog.com/windows_live/b/windowslive/archive/2010/06/23/announcing-the-new-windows-live-essentials-beta.aspx

    • Download location – Windows Live Downloads  (this link now redirects to downloads for the current versions)

     —>  http://liveunplugged.wordpress.com/category/windows-live-downloads/

    System Requirements:

    Component

    Requirement
    Operating System Operating System One of the following:
    Windows Vista (32-bit or 64-bit editions)
    Windows Vista with Service Pack 2
    Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit editions)
    Windows Server 2008
    Note: Windows XP is not supported in Wave 4
    Processor For Windows Vista or Windows 7: 1.6 GHz or higher
    Memory Vista or Windows 7: 1GB of RAM or higher
    Resolution Minimum 1024 x 576
    Internet Connection Internet functionality requires dial-up or broadband internet access (provided separately). Local or long-distance charges may apply.
    Browser Internet Explorer 7 or Internet Explorer 8.
    Graphics or Video Card Windows Live requires a video card that supports DirectX 9.0 or higher, and Shader Model 2.0 or higher.
    Prerequisite Software These components are required and will be downloaded and installed if they’re not already on your computer: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 or higher*

    Comments:

      1. Bookmark the Windows Live Team blog(or subscribe to the RSS feed) for information on changes to expected availability
      2. See the blog article referenced above ‘Windows Live Essentials Wave 4 Announced’ for links to additional documentation
      3. The entire suite of Windows Live Essential Products uses the Ribbon Interface(UI)
      4. Snapshots of the Ribbon UI in Windows Live Mail can be viewed here: –> Windows Live Mail Wave 4 – Ribbon GUI

    Revisions:

    June 23, 2010: Original Publish Date

    January 28, 2012: Removed defunct tags, updated tags, Updated ‘Download’ links to redirect to the current available versions.

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    Windows Live Essentials – Wave 4 Announced

    June 2, 2010

    Summary:

    • Windows Live Essentials Wave 4 was announced earlier today (June 2, 2010)
    • Windows Live Essentials includes Windows Live Mail, Messenger, Photo Gallery, Movie Maker, Writer, Sync, Family Safety, and Bing Bar

    Reference:

    1. Windows Team Blog – Inside Windows Live  “Preview of the new Windows Live Essentials”
    2. Windows Live Essentials - Home Page (Messenger, PhotoGallery, Movie Maker)
    3. Windows Live Essentials – Other Programs (Mail, Writer, Mesh, Messenger Companion, Family Safety)

    Revisions:

    June 2, 2010: Original Publish Date

    January 28, 2012: Updated content, links, tags

     

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    Windows Live Essentials 2009 Application Version Numbers

    May 18, 2010

    Summary:

    • Latest Version numbers as of May 12, 2010
    • Last planned update for Windows Live Essentials 2009 (Wave 3)
    • Last version to support Windows XP
    • This version is also referred to as Windows Live Essentials 2009 QFE3
    1. Windows Live Installer – 14.0.8117.416
    2. Windows Live Mail – 14.0.8117.0416
    3. Windows Live Messenger – 14.0.8117.416
    4. Windows Live Photo Gallery – 14.0.8117.416
    5. Windows Live Writer – 14.0.8117.416
    6. Windows Live Movie Maker – 14.0.8117.0416
    7. Windows Live Toolbar – 14.00.8117.0416
    8. Windows Live Family Safety – 14.0.8118.0427
    9. Microsoft Office Live Add-in 1.3 – 2.0.2313.0
    10. Microsoft Office Outlook Connector – 12.0.6423.1000 *

    * FYI: As of Sept 8, 2010, if version 12 of the Outlook Connector is (was) installed, Office Outlook (2003, 2007, and 2010) will prompt to upgrade to the latest available Outlook Hotmail Connector Version 14,1   32 bit or   64-bit version. The 64 bit version of the Outlook Hotmail Connector is only applicable (and will be installed) if Office/Outlook 2010(not Windows)  is the 64bit version.

    The Outlook Hotmail Connector Version 14.1 will show as build 14.0.5117.5000 (32 bit) or 14.0.5118.5000 (64 bit)  when viewed in Outlook’s  ‘About Outlook Hotmail Connector’

     Additional Detailed Information:

    1. Windows Live Messenger Microsoft  MVP Jonathan Kay’s blog
    Installing/Uninstalling Windows Live 2009 (Wave 3) QFE 3 applications

    2. Windows Live Team Blog
    Inside Windows Live
    http://windowsteamblog.com/windows_live/b/windowslive/archive/2010/05/12/minor-update-to-essentials-released-today.aspx

    3.  Regarding Windows Live Essentials 2009 Version (Wave 3) information referenced on the Windows Live Team Blog

    a.  This is the last planned update
    b.  This is the  last version that supports Windows XP
    c.  Support will continue for the ‘foreseeable future’

    • The ’foreseeable future’ does not mean in perpetuity and may/may not indicate until XP’s Extended Support ceases in April 2014.

    Notes:

    1. For Windows Live Essentials 2011 version numbers see –>  ‘Windows Live Essentials 2011 Application Version Numbers’
    2. Links (for Microsoft servers) to download the latest full version installer and web version installer for both Windows Live Essentials 2011 and 2009 builds are available here: –>  ‘Windows Live Downloads’

    Revisions:

    April 1, 2008: Original Published Date
    Feb 15, 2009: Updated for latest build released Feb 12, 2009
    Aug 18, 2009: Updated for latest build released Aug 18, 2009
    May 12, 2010: Updated for last Wave 3 build released; last version supporting Windows XP
    Sept 8, 2010: Updated with information on the Outlook Hotmail Connector Version 14.1
    Feb 20, 2011: Added reference in Summary to QFE3,; added ’Notes’ section with links to related material

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    Windows Live Essentials Availability

    March 12, 2010

    Summary:

    1. Windows Live Essentials Version 2009 programs

    • Mail
    • Messenger
    • Photo Gallery
    • Writer
    • Movie Maker (only availale on Vista or Windows 7)
    • Family Safety
    • Toolbar

    2. Optional Programs

    • Office Outlook Connector(version 12.1)
    • Office Outlook Hotmail Connector beta(version 14 – use with 32bit and 64bit Office Outlook 2010 beta)
    • Office Live Add-in
    • Microsoft Silverlight

    3.  Links for the Release Notes, System Requirements, English Language Full and Web Installer version(s)and comments/suggestions.

    Links:

    Release Notes  (recommended reading)

    System Requirements (recommended reading)

    Full Version Installer (my preference) – English Language version

    Web Version Installer– English Language Version

    Note: To obtain the installer in another language(ensure you copy the above link, paste in your browser address bar, and then replace the ‘en’ specifier with your specific language code

    Comments/Suggestions:

    1. Read the Release Notes

    2. Ensure your system meets the System requirements

    3. Always Backup your mail, contacts and account settings before installing new/updated software

    4.  ***Use*** the Full Version installer(my preference, yours may differ)

    Revision:

    Dec 15, 2008: Original Published Date

    Jan 10, 2009:  Beta term removed from title(full release versions as of Jan 7, 2009); Movie Maker still a beta

    Feb 15, 2009:  Revised due to update to Live Essential programs and new build numbers released on Feb 12, 2009

    July 20, 2009: Corrections for typo and punctuation

    Sept 1, 2009:  Updated for Windows Live Movie Maker public availability on Aug 18, 2009

    March 12, 2010:  Added Outlook Hotmail Connector beta version 14 (recommended for use with Outlook 2010)

    Jan 28, 2012: Updated links, content and tags

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    Send and Receive in Windows Live Mail 2009

    April 15, 2009

    Summary:

    • Windows Live Mail(WLM) version 2009 uses a feature called ‘Sync’ to send and receive messages for email and newsgroups and also for updating RSS Feeds
    • The Sync feature in WLM is the **replacement** for the traditional Send and/or Receive option found in prior/other email clients (e.g. Outlook 2003/2007, Windows Mail[Vista], and Outlook Express[XP])
    • A Sync can be performed via the WLM Menu, the WLM Toolbar, or using the optional keyboard function keys
    • WLM has a common Outbox for all outgoing mail and news messages
    • A Sync performs both Send and Receive(unlike prior clients that permitted a Send without a Receive)

    Performing A Sync in WLM:

      Mail Mode

    • Menu(click on Tools) or the Toolbar(Sync button/icon)
      1. If the menu is not present, press Alt M
      2. If  the Sync button is not present, right click on the Toolbar/Customize to add the Sync button

    Three options are available:

        • Sync (Choose an email account) – sends/receives all message for the selected email account
        • Sync All Mail Accounts(Keyboard key F5 performs the same function) – sends/receives all messages for all mail accounts and sends the contents of the Outbox
        • Sync Everything (Keyboard keys Control F5 performs the same function) –sends/receives messages for all mail, configured news accounts, and also sends the contents of the Outbox

    News Mode

    • Menu(click on Tools) or the Toolbar(Sync button/icon)
      1. If the menu is not present, press Alt M
      2. If  the Sync button is not present, right click on the Toolbar/Customize to add the Sync button

    Three options are available:

        • Sync Newsgroup(choose a newsgroup)
        • Sync All Newsgroups(optionally F5) – sends and receives all configured newsgroup messages
        • Sync Everything(optionally Control F5) – sends and receives all newsgroup messages, sends emails present in the Outbox,

    Feeds Mode

    • Menu(click on Tools) or the Toolbar(Sync button/icon)
      1. If the menu is not present, press Alt M
      2. If  the Sync button is not present, right click on the Toolbar/Customize to add the Sync button

    Two options are available:

        • Sync All Feeds(optionally F5)
        • Sync Everything(optionally Control F5) – syncs all feeds, then syncs all mail and news, and finally sends messages in the Outbox

    Revisions:

    April 15, 2009: Draft Version and Original Published Date

    May 29, 2009: Revised to include Feeds Sync

    July 17, 2009: Corrected Typos and Punctuation

    Jan 29, 2012: Removed defunct tag links and update with new tags

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