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			{{Short description\|Former brand name for Microsoft online services}}
	'''Windows Live''' was the brand name for a set of services and ] products from ]; part of their ] platform. In April 2013, the website was closed down. A majority of these services are ]s, accessible from a ], but there are also client-side binary applications that require installation. There are three ways in which Windows Live services are offered: ] applications, web services, and ].<ref name="Wave3RG">{{cite web \| publisher = ] \| title = Windows Live Wave 3 Reviewers Guide \| date = 2008-11-12 \| url = http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/WindowsLive/docs/WindowsLiveRG.pdf \|work = News Center\| accessdate= 2008-11-16}}{{dead link\|date=November 2014}}</ref>{{dead link\|date=November 2014}}
			{{Infobox website
			\| logo = Windows Live Logo.svg
			\| logo_size = 120px
			\| screenshot = Windows Live Home.png
			\| caption = Screenshot of ], which served as a central location to access all Windows Live services
			\| url = {{webarchive \|url=https://web.archive.org/web//http://www.live.com/ \|date= \|title=Archived official website }}
			\| commercial = No
			\| type = ]<br>(]s)
			\| registration = Required
			\| owner = ]
			\| launch_date = {{Start date\|2005\|11\|01}}
			\| current_status = Closed
			\| num_users = 330 million
			\| content_license = ]
			}}

			'''Windows Live''' is a discontinued brand name for a set of web services and ] products developed by ] as part of its ] platform. Chief components under the brand name included web services (all of which were exposed through corresponding ]s), several computer programs that interact with the services, and ].<ref name="Wave3RG">{{Cite web \|date=2008-11-12 \|title=Windows Live Wave 3 Reviewers Guide \|url=http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/WindowsLive/docs/WindowsLiveRG.pdf \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100601191014/http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/WindowsLive/docs/WindowsLiveRG.pdf \|archive-date=June 1, 2010 \|access-date=2008-11-16 \|website=News Center \|publisher=]}}</ref>
	Microsoft said that Windows Live "is a way to extend the ] user experience".<ref name="WLPreview_WinSuperSite">{{cite web \| last = Thurrott \| first = Paul \| publisher = ] \|work=SuperSite for Windows \| date = 2006-01-18 \| url = http://www.winsupersite.com/reviews/windowslive_preview.asp \| title = Windows Live Preview \| accessdate = 2007-06-17}}</ref> ] provides a link in its user interface to download ], and ] saw the removal of applications such as ], ] and ] and replaced with the Windows Essentials suite, a software package that allows the downloading and installation of similar offerings from Windows Live.<ref name="Win7Essentials">{{cite web \| publisher = ] \|work=The Windows Blog \| title = The Complete Windows Experience – Windows 7 + Windows Live \| url = http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwindows/2008/10/28/the-complete-windows-experience-windows-7-windows-live/ \| date = 28 October 2008}}</ref> Microsoft announced that ] will see Windows Live apps included right out of the box, and will include built-in synchronization technologies powered by ].<!--Not OneDrive yet!--><ref>{{cite web \| publisher = Microsoft \| date = 2011-09-13 \| url = http://download.microsoft.com/download/1/E/4/1E455D53-C382-4A39-BA73-55413F183333/Windows_Developer_Preview-Windows8_guide.pdf \| title = Windows 8 Developer Preview Guide \|work=Download Center \| accessdate = 2011-09-20}}</ref> The Windows Live brand was phased out during August 2012; coinciding with the ] of ]. Most services kept their name, but with the removal of "Windows Live" in front of them.

			According to Microsoft, Windows Live was "a way to extend the ] ]".<ref name="WLPreview_WinSuperSite">{{Cite web \|last=Thurrott \|first=Paul \|date=2006-01-18 \|title=Windows Live Preview \|url=http://www.winsupersite.com/reviews/windowslive_preview.asp \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070527151147/http://www.winsupersite.com/reviews/windowslive_preview.asp \|archive-date=2007-05-27 \|access-date=2007-06-17 \|website=SuperSite for Windows \|publisher=]}}</ref> As such, ]'s welcome screen provides a link to download ] or to subscribe to ]. Also, ], ] and ] were not offered with ] and became an exclusive part of Windows Live.<ref name="Win7Essentials">{{Cite web \|date=28 October 2008 \|title=The Complete Windows Experience – Windows 7 + Windows Live \|url=http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwindows/2008/10/28/the-complete-windows-experience-windows-7-windows-live/ \|website=The Windows Blog \|publisher=]}}</ref> Microsoft announced that ] would have Windows Live apps included ], and would include built-in synchronization technologies powered by ] (then SkyDrive).<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2011-09-13 \|title=Windows 8 Developer Preview Guide \|url=http://download.microsoft.com/download/1/E/4/1E455D53-C382-4A39-BA73-55413F183333/Windows_Developer_Preview-Windows8_guide.pdf \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111007012704/http://download.microsoft.com/download/1/E/4/1E455D53-C382-4A39-BA73-55413F183333/Windows_Developer_Preview-Windows8_guide.pdf \|archive-date=2011-10-07 \|access-date=2011-09-20 \|website=Download Center \|publisher=Microsoft}}</ref> The Windows Live brand was phased out during August 2012, when Microsoft ]. Active Windows Live services remained active but were gradually renamed. The "live.com" domain, however, continues to be used in the ]s for ], ], and the Login and Signup pages.
	Besides Windows Live, which is mainly aimed at individuals,<ref name="WLPreview_PR" /> there are some other Web properties from Microsoft that are branded as "]": ] ] and content delivery system for the ] brand of consoles, and the ] multiplayer gaming service for ]. Another "Live" service, ], was converged into Windows Live during the ] update, when Microsoft merged Office Live into the Windows Live team in January 2009.<ref>{{cite web \| publisher = ] \|work= Office Live Workspace Team Blog \| title = Looking ahead and bringing you even more \| date = 2009-01-23 \| url = http://officeliveworkspacecommunity.com/blogs/teamblog/archive/2009/01/23/looking-ahead-and-bringing-you-even-more.aspx \| accessdate= 2009-01-24 \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090220070926/http://officeliveworkspacecommunity.com/blogs/teamblog/archive/2009/01/23/looking-ahead-and-bringing-you-even-more.aspx \|archivedate=20 February 2009}}</ref>

	==History==		==History==
	Windows Live was first announced on November 1, 2005. In its initial release, several Windows Live properties were rebranded and enhanced from Microsoft's ] set of products and services. However, MSN still exists alongside Windows Live as a means of delivering content (as opposed to customized content and communications).<ref name="WLPreview_PR">{{~~cite~~ web\|title=Microsoft Previews New Windows Live and Office Live Services\|url=http://news.microsoft.com/2005/11/01/microsoft-previews-new-windows-live-and-office-live-services/\|website=News Center\|publisher=]~~\|date=1 November 2005~~}}</ref> In May 2012 Microsoft began renaming Windows Live services, partly in anticipation of Windows 8, which integrates many of the Windows Live products and services into the operating system.<ref>{{~~cite~~ web \|first=Randall \|~~last~~=~~Stross~~ \|title= Goodbye to Windows Live (and Whatever It Meant) \|~~work~~=] \|~~date~~=~~May 27, 2012~~ \|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/27/business/windows-live-brand-fades-into-the-sunset-digital-domain.html}}</ref>		Windows Live was first announced on November 1, 2005. In its initial release, several Windows Live properties were rebranded and enhanced from Microsoft's ] set of products and services. However, MSN still exists alongside Windows Live as a means of delivering content (as opposed to customized content and communications).<ref name="WLPreview_PR">{{Cite web \|date=1 November 2005 \|title=Microsoft Previews New Windows Live and Office Live Services \|url=http://news.microsoft.com/2005/11/01/microsoft-previews-new-windows-live-and-office-live-services/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141103201918/http://news.microsoft.com/2005/11/01/microsoft-previews-new-windows-live-and-office-live-services/ \|archive-date=3 November 2014 \|access-date=3 November 2014 \|website=News Center \|publisher=]}}</ref> In May 2012 Microsoft began renaming Windows Live services, partly in anticipation of Windows 8, which integrates many of the Windows Live products and services into the operating system.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Stross \|first=Randall \|date=May 27, 2012 \|title=Goodbye to Windows Live (and Whatever It Meant) \|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/27/business/windows-live-brand-fades-into-the-sunset-digital-domain.html \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160113132048/http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/27/business/windows-live-brand-fades-into-the-sunset-digital-domain.html \|archive-date=January 13, 2016 \|access-date=February 28, 2017 \|website=]}}</ref>

	==Services==		==Services==

	===Online services===		===Online services===
			The following services were once part of Windows Live but are still online.<ref name="service fate">{{Cite web \|date=2012-05-02 \|title=Cloud services for Windows 8 and Windows Phone: Windows Live, reimagined \|url=http://blogs.msdn.com/b/b8/archive/2012/05/02/cloud-services-for-windows-8-and-windows-phone-windows-live-reimagined.aspx \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140216162040/http://blogs.msdn.com/b/b8/archive/2012/05/02/cloud-services-for-windows-8-and-windows-phone-windows-live-reimagined.aspx \|archive-date=2014-02-16 \|access-date=2013-06-15 \|website=Building Windows 8 \|publisher=]}}</ref> Outlook.com and OneDrive still use the "Live" branding in the URL even though the brand name is dropped.
	The following services were once part of Windows Live but are still online even after the brand name is dropped.

			The usage of the Live.com domain was later extended to consumer versions of ], ], Microsoft Lists, to distinguish them from the enterprise versions.

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			!Description
	!]		!]
	!Website		!Website
	!Description
	\|-		\|-
	!scope="row" \| ]		!scope="row" \| ]
			\|Provides ] service, allowing users to log into various Microsoft products and services with the same credentials. Users can manage their accounts and link multiple IDs together using this service.
	\|{{N/A}}
			\| rowspan="2"\|]
	\|{{url\|domains.live.com}}
			\| rowspan="2"\|{{url\|account.microsoft.com}}
	\|Provides ] for web site owners. {{As of\|2014}}, this service is still using ] user interface. Discontinued but not offline yet.
	\|-		\|-
	!scope="row" \| ]		!scope="row" \| ]
			\|Allow users to manage their profile information and displays information about the particular user, their recent activities, and their relationship with other Windows Live users.
	\|{{N/A}}
	\|{{url\|calendar.live.com}}
	\|] that allow users to organize appointments, schedule meetings, set reminders, and share their calendar events.
	\|-		\|-
	!scope="row" \| ]		!scope="row" \| ]
	\|]
	\|{{url\|outlook.com}}
	\|Free ] service using ] technology		\|Free ] service using ] technology
			\| rowspan="3"\|]
			\| rowspan="3"\|{{url\|outlook.live.com}}
	\|-		\|-
	!scope="row" \| ]		!scope="row" \| ]
			\|] that allow users to organize appointments, schedule meetings, set reminders, and share their calendar events.
	\|]
	\|{{url\|account.live.com}}
	\|Provides ] service, allowing users to log into various Microsoft products and services with the same credentials. Users can manage their accounts and link multiple IDs together using this service.
	\|-		\|-
	!scope="row" \| ]		!scope="row" \| ]
	\|]
	\|{{url\|bing.com}}
	\|Microsoft search engine and advertisement platform.
	\|-
	!scope="row" \| ]
	\|{{N/A}}
	\|{{url\|people.live.com}}
	\|An ] service, which allows users to keep track and synchronize their contact's information. Allow users to add contacts from other social networks including ], ], ], ], ] and soon ] and ] to their Microsoft account.		\|An ] service, which allows users to keep track and synchronize their contact's information. Allow users to add contacts from other social networks including ], ], ], ], ] and soon ] and ] to their Microsoft account.
	\|-		\|-
	!scope="row" \| ]		!scope="row" \| ]
			\|Password-protected ]. Enables ] and ]. Can preview images, ] documents and ]s. Integrates tightly with ] and ] to serve as an online storage for their needs.
	\|{{N/A}}
			\|]
	\|{{url\|profile.live.com}}
			\| rowspan="2"\|{{url\|onedrive.live.com}}
	\|Allow users to manage their profile information and displays information about the particular user, their recent activities, and their relationship with other Windows Live users.
	\|-		\|-
	!scope="row" \| ]		!scope="row" \| —
			\|Note-taking software designed for free-form information gathering and multi-user collaboration. It gathers users' notes, drawings, screen clippings, and audio commentaries, and notes can also be shared with other OneNote users over the Internet or a network.
	\|], ]
			\|]
	\|{{url\|office.com}}
	\|Free-to-use ] versions of ], ], ] and ].
	\|-		\|-
	!scope="row" \| ]		!scope="row" \| —
			\|Business communication platform offering workspace chat and videoconferencing, file storage, and application integration.
	\|]
			\|]
	\|{{url\|onedrive.com}}<br/>{{url\|foldershare.com}}
			\|{{url\|teams.live.com}}
	\|Password-protected ]. Enables ] and ]. Can preview images, ] documents and ]s. Integrates tightly with ] and ] to serve as an online storage for their needs.
			\|-
			!scope="row" \| —
			\|Cloud-based task management application that allows users to manage their tasks from a smartphone, tablet and computer.
			\|]
			\|{{url\|to-do.live.com}}
			\|-
			!scope="row" \| —
			\|Allows users to create, share, and track data inside lists.
			\|Microsoft Lists
			\|{{url\|lists.live.com}}
	\|-		\|-
	!scope="row" \| Service status
	\|{{N/A}}
	\|status.live.com
	\|A diagnostics web page that Microsoft uses to announce the status of its online services. It gathers a status history.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Status history\|url=https://status.live.com/history\|publisher=]\|accessdate=6 November 2014}}</ref>
	\|}		\|}

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	====Windows Phone====		====Windows Phone====
	{{main\|My Windows Phone}}		{{main\|My Windows Phone}}
	'''My Windows Phone''' is a free online companion service for ] mobile devices that ~~provides~~ users with a free mobile phone back-up solution by wirelessly synchronizing contacts, calendar appointments, photos, and ] notebooks with a password-protected online portal. Users ~~can~~ access and manage their information stored on their Windows Phone devices via the online portal using their ], as well as accessing a set of features for remotely ringing, locking, mapping, and erasing their lost phones. This service ~~integrates~~ tightly with other Windows Live services including ], ], and ].<!--Not OneDrive! The rename did not occur while WL was in existence.--><ref>{{~~cite~~ web\|~~last1~~=Woodman\|~~first1~~=Aaron\|title=Windows Phone 7 – Getting Connected\|url=http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwindows/2010/07/13/windows-phone-7-getting-connected/\|website=Blogging Windows\|publisher=]~~\|date=13 July 2010~~}}</ref>		'''My Windows Phone''' was a free online companion service for ] mobile devices that provided users with a free mobile phone back-up solution by wirelessly synchronizing contacts, calendar appointments, photos, and ] notebooks with a password-protected online portal. Users could access and manage their information stored on their Windows Phone devices via the online portal using their ], as well as accessing a set of features for remotely ringing, locking, mapping, and erasing their lost phones. This service integrated tightly with other Windows Live services including ] People and Calendar, and ].<!--Not OneDrive! The rename did not occur while WL was in existence.--><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Woodman \|first=Aaron \|date=13 July 2010 \|title=Windows Phone 7 – Getting Connected \|url=http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwindows/2010/07/13/windows-phone-7-getting-connected/ \|website=Blogging Windows \|publisher=]}}</ref>

	====iOS====		====iOS====
	{{main\|Windows Live Messenger Mobile}}		{{main\|Windows Live Messenger Mobile}}
	Microsoft released a ] application on the ] ], which ~~allows~~ users on mobile devices running ~~the~~ iOS to communicate with their contacts via the ]. In addition to the instant messaging functionalities, the application also ~~allows~~ users to view their Messenger social feed, view their ~~friends~~' ]'s, and integrate with ] and ].		Microsoft released a ] application on the ] ], which allowed users on mobile devices running ] to communicate with their contacts via the ]. In addition to the instant messaging functionalities, the application also allowed users to view their Messenger social feed, view their friend's ], and integrate with ] and ].

	====Feature phone====		====Feature phone====
	Windows Live also ~~provides~~ ~~customised~~ services specifically created for ]s. It is offered via three channels — through Client-based (for ] and other supported mobile devices such as ] phones), Web-based (for ] or ]-enabled mobile web browsers), or ]-based services.<ref>{{~~cite~~ web \|~~website~~= ~~LiveSide.net~~ \| title = Windows Live for mobile Wave 3 – take your social life on the go \| ~~date~~ = 2008-11-14 \| url = http://www.liveside.net/main/archive/2008/11/14/windows-live-for-mobile-wave-3-take-your-social-life-on-the-go.aspx \| ~~accessdate~~= 2008-11-16}}</ref>		Windows Live also provided customized services specifically created for ]s. It was offered via three channels — through Client-based (for ] and other supported mobile devices such as ] phones), Web-based (for ] or ]-enabled mobile web browsers), or ]-based services.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2008-11-14 \|title=Windows Live for mobile Wave 3 – take your social life on the go \|url=http://www.liveside.net/main/archive/2008/11/14/windows-live-for-mobile-wave-3-take-your-social-life-on-the-go.aspx \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081205102138/http://www.liveside.net/main/archive/2008/11/14/windows-live-for-mobile-wave-3-take-your-social-life-on-the-go.aspx \|archive-date=2008-12-05 \|access-date=2008-11-16 \|website=LiveSide.net}}</ref>

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	!rowspan=2\|Mobile Service		!rowspan=2\|Mobile Service
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	!rowspan=2\|Exchange ActiveSync support?		!rowspan=2\|Exchange ActiveSync support?
	!rowspan=2\|Description		!rowspan=2\|Description
	!rowspan=2\|Status
	\|-		\|-
	!Client		!Client
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	!SMS		!SMS
	\|-		\|-
	\|Calendar Mobile		!scope="row" \|Calendar Mobile
	\|		\|
	\| {{yes}}		\| {{yes}}
	\| {{yes}}		\| {{yes}}
	\| {{Yes2\|Yes}}		\| {{Yes2\|Yes}}
	\|Web-based version of ] designed for mobile devices to view, schedule and manage calendar appointments and events. SMS service for users to query today and tomorrow's appointments in their calendar		\|Web-based version of ] designed for mobile devices to view, schedule and manage calendar appointments and events. SMS service for users to query today and tomorrow's appointments in their calendar
	\|Final
	\|-		\|-
	\|People Mobile		!scope="row" \|People Mobile
	\| {{yes}}		\| {{yes}}
	\| {{yes}}		\| {{yes}}
	\| {{yes}}		\| {{yes}}
	\| {{Yes2\|Yes}}		\| {{Yes2\|Yes}}
	\|Web-based version of ] designed for mobile devices for access to contact information. Client-based version allows integration of the contact list with the mobile device's address book. Also allow users to query contact information via SMS		\|Web-based version of ] designed for mobile devices for access to contact information. Client-based version allows integration of the contact list with the mobile device's address book. Also allow users to query contact information via SMS
	\|Final
	\|-		\|-
	\|~~Windows Live~~ Groups Mobile		!scope="row" \|Groups Mobile
	\|		\|
	\| {{yes}}		\| {{yes}}
	\| style="text-align: center;" \|		\| style="text-align: center;" \|
	\|		\|
	\|Web-based version of ] designed for mobile devices		\|Web-based version of ] designed for mobile devices
	\|Final
	\|-		\|-
	\|] Mobile		!scope="row" \|Hotmail Mobile
	\| {{yes}}		\| {{yes}}
	\| {{yes}}		\| {{yes}}
	\| {{yes}}		\| {{yes}}
	\| {{Yes2\|Yes}}		\| {{Yes2\|Yes}}
	\|Web- and client-based version of ] that targets mobile devices, and allow new email alerts via SMS		\|Web- and client-based version of ] that targets mobile devices, and allow new email alerts via SMS
	\|Final
	\|-		\|-
	\|]		!scope="row" \|]
	\| {{yes}}		\| {{yes}}
	\| {{yes}}		\| {{yes}}
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	\| style="text-align: center;" \|		\| style="text-align: center;" \|
	\|Web- and client-based version of ] that is designed for mobile devices, and allow users to send instant messages via SMS		\|Web- and client-based version of ] that is designed for mobile devices, and allow users to send instant messages via SMS
	\|Final
	\|-		\|-
	\|~~Windows Live~~ Profile Mobile		!scope="row" \|Profile Mobile
	\|		\|
	\| {{yes}}		\| {{yes}}
	\|		\|
	\| style="text-align: center;" \|		\| style="text-align: center;" \|
	\|View and update user's own ] information using a mobile device		\|View and update user's own ] information using a mobile device
	\|Final
	\|-		\|-
	~~\|Microsoft~~ SkyDrive Mobile		!scope="row" \|SkyDrive Mobile
	\| {{yes}}		\| {{yes}}
	\| {{yes}}		\| {{yes}}
	\|		\|
	\| style="text-align: center;" \|		\| style="text-align: center;" \|
	\|Web-based version of ] designed for mobile devices for accessing documents stored on the cloud. Client-based version allows upload of photos directly from a mobile phone camera.		\|Web-based version of ] designed for mobile devices for accessing documents stored on the cloud. Client-based version allows upload of photos directly from a mobile phone camera.
	\|Final
	\|}		\|}

	===Search services===		===Search services===
	{{main\|Bing}}		{{main\|Bing (search engine)}}
	'''Bing''', a replacement of the search engine ''Live Search'', was originally named '''Windows Live Search''' (and ''MSN Search'' prior to that) and was once part of the Windows Live family of services. Windows Live Search once occupied the homepage of Live.com, the domain for all Windows Live services. However, on March 21, 2007, Microsoft decided to separate its search developments from its Windows Live services family, forming part of the ''Live Search and Ad Platform''. As part of this reorganization, the new search brand, ''Live Search'', was consolidated with ], a part of Microsoft's Platform and Systems division.<ref>{{~~cite~~ web \| first = Mary Jo \| ~~last~~ = ~~Foley~~ ~~\| publisher = ]~~ \|~~work=] \|~~ title = Microsoft severs Live Search from the rest of the Windows Live family \| url = http://www.zdnet.com/blog/microsoft/microsoft-severs-live-search-from-the-rest-of-the-windows-live-family/339 \| date = 21 ~~March~~ ~~2007~~}}</ref> However, Microsoft recognised that there was a brand issue as the word "Live" continued to remain in the brand.<ref></ref> As an effort to create a new identity for Microsoft's search services, on June 3, 2009, Live Search was officially rebranded as ].<ref>{{~~cite~~ web \| url=~~http~~://www.wired.com/epicenter/2009/05/microsofts-bing-hides-its-best-features/ \| ~~work~~= ] \|publisher=] ~~\| first=Ryan \| last=Singel \| title=Hands On With Microsoft's New Search Engine: Bing, But No Boom \| date=2009-05-28~~}}</ref>		'''Bing''', a replacement of the search engine ''Live Search'', was originally named '''Windows Live Search''' (and ''MSN Search'' prior to that) and was once part of the Windows Live family of services. Windows Live Search once occupied the homepage of Live.com, the domain for all Windows Live services. However, on March 21, 2007, Microsoft decided to separate its search developments from its Windows Live services family, forming part of the ''Live Search and Ad Platform''. As part of this reorganization, the new search brand, ''Live Search'', was consolidated with ], a part of Microsoft's Platform and Systems division.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Foley \|first=Mary Jo \|date=21 March 2007 \|title=Microsoft severs Live Search from the rest of the Windows Live family \|url=http://www.zdnet.com/blog/microsoft/microsoft-severs-live-search-from-the-rest-of-the-windows-live-family/339 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141103203503/http://www.zdnet.com/blog/microsoft/microsoft-severs-live-search-from-the-rest-of-the-windows-live-family/339 \|archive-date=3 November 2014 \|access-date=3 November 2014 \|website=] \|publisher=]}}</ref> However, Microsoft recognised that there was a brand issue as the word "Live" continued to remain in the brand.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Keynote with Kevin Johnson at Microsoft \|url=http://www.seroundtable.com/archives/017296.html \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180624035719/https://www.seroundtable.com/archives/017296.html \|archive-date=2018-06-24 \|access-date=2009-05-30 \|website=seroundtable.com}}</ref> As an effort to create a new identity for Microsoft's search services, on June 3, 2009, Live Search was officially rebranded as ].<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Singel \|first=Ryan \|date=2009-05-28 \|title=Hands On With Microsoft's New Search Engine: Bing, But No Boom \|url=https://www.wired.com/epicenter/2009/05/microsofts-bing-hides-its-best-features/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120429062542/http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2009/05/microsofts-bing-hides-its-best-features \|archive-date=2012-04-29 \|access-date=2017-03-12 \|website=] \|publisher=]}}</ref>

	===Developer services===		===Developer services===
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	'''Live Connect''' is a collection of APIs and common controls that allow developers to have a deeper control and offers access to the core Windows Live services and data through open and easily accessible ]s (APIs). Live Connect is built on standard web technologies such as OAuth 2.0, Representational State Transfer (REST), and JavaScript Object Notation (JSON), and is designed to work with any technology or device. Live Connect unites the previously separate APIs of Windows Live into a single API that is based on industry standards and specifications.		'''Live Connect''' is a collection of APIs and common controls that allow developers to have a deeper control and offers access to the core Windows Live services and data through open and easily accessible ]s (APIs). Live Connect is built on standard web technologies such as OAuth 2.0, Representational State Transfer (REST), and JavaScript Object Notation (JSON), and is designed to work with any technology or device. Live Connect unites the previously separate APIs of Windows Live into a single API that is based on industry standards and specifications.

			===Discontinued services===
	==Software==
	Microsoft has released several computer programs with "Windows Live" brand, a summary of which is included below. All except ] are ] and published in a ] called ] (formerly Windows Live Essentials). Essentials programs are designed to integrate well with each other, within ], and with other Windows Live services such as ] and ].<ref>{{cite web\|last1=Foley\|first1=Mary Jo\|title=Microsoft Seeks Testers for 'Windows Live Essentials'\|url=http://www.eweek.com/ron-rocks/microsoft-seeks-testers-for-wi.html?mchk=1\|website=]\|publisher=]\|date=25 August 2006}}</ref> Windows Live OneCare on the other hand, was a commercial consumers ] marketed with a ] licensing model.

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	\|-
	! scope="column" \| Service
	! scope="column" \| Description
	! scope="column" \| Fate
	\|-
	! scope="row" \| ]
	\|Parental Controls similar to ]'s Family Safety feature
	\|Integrated into ] and later<ref name="service fate" />
	\|-
	! scope="row" \| ]
	\|Desktop mail and calendar client designed to succeed ] on ] and ] on Windows Vista, with full ] support
	\|Integrated into ] and later<ref name="service fate" />
	\|-
	! scope="row" \| ]
	\|Video editing software similar to ] with additional enhancements that makes home video editing easier
	\|Discontinued
	\|-
	! scope="row" \| ]
	\|] app
	\|Replaced by ]
	\|-
	! scope="row" \| ]
	\|An add-in for ] that allows users to share a webpage with their friends on Windows Live, see links to webpages the user's friends have shared and comment on these shared pages.
	\|Discontinued
	\|-
	! scope="row" \|]
	\|A suite of computer security programs with ], ], and a ].
	\|Discontinued; functionality is partially offered by ], ], ], ] and ].
	\|-
	! scope="row" \|]
	\|A toolbar plug-in for ], which allows quick access to a user's ], ], ] and ] from a button on the toolbar.
	\|Replaced by ]
	\|-
	! scope="row" \| ]
	\|Similar to ] with additional enhancements that make posting photos to SkyDrive and ] easier
	\|Discontinued
	\|-
	! scope="row" \| ]
	\|Desktop blog publishing tool that can publish to popular blogging services and make use of SkyDrive for photo storage.
	\|Discontinued
	\|}

	==Discontinued services==

	{\| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"		{\| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
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	\|Enabled users with domain names to change their domain MX record(s) (mail server records) so that all features of Outlook.com will be available on their own domain names.		\|Enabled users with domain names to change their domain MX record(s) (mail server records) so that all features of Outlook.com will be available on their own domain names.
	\|]		\|]
			\|10 April 2014
	\|{{date\|2014-04-10}}
	\|-		\|-
	! scope="row" \|]		! scope="row" \|]
	\|Interactive chatterbots through Windows Live Messenger that allowed users to get more information about specific topics.		\|Interactive chatterbots through Windows Live Messenger that allowed users to get more information about specific topics.
	\|{{N/A}}		\|{{N/A}}
			\|30 June 2009
	\|{{date\|2009-06-30}}
	\|-		\|-
	! scope="row" \|]		! scope="row" \|]
	\|Sent information updates to the user's email inbox, mobile device or Messenger.		\|Sent information updates to the user's email inbox, mobile device or Messenger.
	\|{{N/A}}		\|{{N/A}}
			\|30 September 2010
	\|{{date\|2010-09-30}}
	\|-		\|-
	! scope="row" \|]		! scope="row" \|]
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	\|Allowed users to make ].		\|Allowed users to make ].
	\|]		\|]
	\|~~{{date\|~~2010~~-06-01}}~~		\|1 June 2010
	\|-		\|-
	! scope="row" \|]		! scope="row" \|]
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	\|-		\|-
	! scope="row" \|]		! scope="row" \|]
	\|~~Enabled~~ managing and ~~planing~~ different types of events and share them with others using ], ] and ].		\|Enables managing and planning different types of events and share them with others using ], ] and ].
	\|]<br/><small>(now discontinued)~~</small>~~<br/>]		\|]<br />{{small\|(now discontinued)}}<br />]
			\|3 September 2009
	\|{{date\|2009-09-03}}
	\|-		\|-
	! scope="row" \|]		! scope="row" \|]
	\|Allowed users to post online classifieds and search for listings posted by other users.		\|Allowed users to post online classifieds and search for listings posted by other users.
	\|{{N/A}}		\|{{N/A}}
			\|31 July 2008
	\|{{date\|2008-07-31}}
	\|-		\|-
	! scope="row" \|]		! scope="row" \|]
	\|Synchronized the user's favorites between computers and allows for the sharing of favorites.		\|Synchronized the user's favorites between computers and allows for the sharing of favorites.
	\|]		\|]
			\|14 April 2009
	\|{{date\|2009-04-14}}
	\|-		\|-
	! scope="row" \|]		! scope="row" \|]
	\|Extended the functionality of digital photo frame devices, allowing users to customise the content delivery from multiple sources such as RSS feeds.		\|Extended the functionality of digital photo frame devices, allowing users to customise the content delivery from multiple sources such as RSS feeds.
	\|{{N/A}}		\|{{N/A}}
			\|15 December 2010
	\|{{date\|2010-12-15}}
	\|-		\|-
	! scope="row" \|]		! scope="row" \|]
	\|A center for collections of developers' add-ons for ], ], ], ], ], ], and Live.com, as well as ] and ] Sidebar and ] gadgets.		\|A center for collections of developers' add-ons for ], ], ], ], ], ], and Live.com, as well as ] and ] Sidebar and ] gadgets.
	\|Windows Live Plug-ins<br/><small>(Discontinued)~~</small>~~		\|Windows Live Plug-ins<br />{{small\|(Discontinued)}}
	\|~~{{date\|~~2011~~-10-01}}~~		\|1 October 2011
	\|-		\|-
	! scope="row" \|]		! scope="row" \|]
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	\|Provided a central location to access Windows Live services, monitor status information, and navigate to other Windows Live sites and services.		\|Provided a central location to access Windows Live services, monitor status information, and navigate to other Windows Live sites and services.
	\|{{N/A}}		\|{{N/A}}
			\|18 February 2013
	\|{{date\|2013-02-18}}
	\|-		\|-
	! scope="row" \|Help Community		! scope="row" \|Help Community
	\|Collection of forums and message boards that allowed communication with other users of Windows Live products.		\|Collection of forums and message boards that allowed communication with other users of Windows Live products.
	\|Microsoft Answers		\|Microsoft Answers
	\|~~{{date\|~~2008~~-06-06}}~~		\|6 June 2008
	\|-		\|-
	! scope="row" \|]		! scope="row" \|]
	\|File sharing and synchronization service based on FolderShare and Live Mesh technologies. Supported PC-to-PC and PC-to-Cloud synchronisation, and synchronisation of program settings such as ] and ] between multiple computers. Also allowed users to remotely access their computers via the internet.		\|File sharing and synchronization service based on FolderShare and Live Mesh technologies. Supported PC-to-PC and PC-to-Cloud synchronisation, and synchronisation of program settings such as ] and ] between multiple computers. Also allowed users to remotely access their computers via the internet.
	\|]		\|]
	~~\|{{date~~\|2012}}		\|2012
	\|-		\|-
	! scope="row" \|]		! scope="row" \|]
	\|Offered 5GB of storage space for storing ] Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook documents and lists online and sharing them with others. Office Live Workspace did not offer collaboration or editing capabilities however.		\|Offered 5GB of storage space for storing ] Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook documents and lists online and sharing them with others. Office Live Workspace did not offer collaboration or editing capabilities however.
	\|]		\|]
			\|21 January 2011
	\|{{date\|2011-01-21}}
	\|-		\|-
	! scope="row" \|]		! scope="row" \|]
	\|Free PC scanning and health service to help delete viruses and other threats. Included a ], ] and ], network open port scanner, and comprehensive virus and spyware scanner.		\|Free PC scanning and health service to help delete viruses and other threats. Included a ], ] and ], network open port scanner, and comprehensive virus and spyware scanner.
	\|]		\|]
			\|15 April 2011
	\|{{date\|2011-04-15}}
	\|-		\|-
	! scope="row" \|]		! scope="row" \|]
	\|An all-in-one home page featuring a customisable RSS aggregator, gadgets and search tools.		\|An all-in-one home page featuring a customisable RSS aggregator, gadgets and search tools.
	\|My MSN		\|My MSN
			\|30 March 2010
	\|{{date\|2010-03-30}}
	\|-		\|-
	! scope="row" \| Plug-ins<ref>plugins.live.com/developer/information</ref>		! scope="row" \| Plug-ins<ref>plugins.live.com/developer/information</ref>
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	! scope="row" \|]		! scope="row" \|]
	\|A question and answer service which allowed users to ask questions, tag them according to topic, and gain points and reputation for answering other users' questions.		\|A question and answer service which allowed users to ask questions, tag them according to topic, and gain points and reputation for answering other users' questions.
	\|]<br /><small>(now discontinued)~~</small>~~		\|]<br />{{small\|(now discontinued)}}
			\|21 May 2009
	\|{{date\|2009-05-21}}
	\|-		\|-
	! scope="row" \|]		! scope="row" \|]
	\|A desktop search program which provided a unified local and remote indexed search from a unified interface.		\|A desktop search program which provided a unified local and remote indexed search from a unified interface.
	\|]<br /><small>(now part of ] and ])~~</small>~~		\|]<br />{{small\|(now part of ] and ])}}
			\|12 December 2006
	\|{{date\|2006-12-12}}
	\|-		\|-
	! scope="row" \|]		! scope="row" \|]
	\|An online shopping comparison website which allowed users to compare items and prices of over 40 million products from more than 7000 online stores.		\|An online shopping comparison website which allowed users to compare items and prices of over 40 million products from more than 7000 online stores.
	\|]<br/><small>(now discontinued)~~</small>~~		\|]<br />{{small\|(now discontinued)}}
			\|20 February 2007
	\|{{date\|2007-02-20}}
	\|-		\|-
	! scope="row" \|]		! scope="row" \|]
	\|A blog and social networking service which allowed users to create personalized blogs, add friends, and upload photos.		\|A blog and social networking service which allowed users to create personalized blogs, add friends, and upload photos.
	\|{{Dropped\|Migration to ] or Sina blogs in China}}		\|{{Dropped\|Migration to ] or Sina blogs in China}}
			\|16 March 2011
	\|{{date\|2011-03-16}}
	\|-		\|-
	! scope="row" \|] and ]		! scope="row" \|] and ]
	\|File synchronization which allowed files and folders between two or more computers be in sync with each other or with the ] on the web. Live Mesh also enabled remote desktop access via the internet using a web browser.		\|File synchronization which allowed files and folders between two or more computers be in sync with each other or with the ] on the web. Live Mesh also enabled remote desktop access via the internet using a web browser.
	\|]		\|]
			\|31 March 2011
	\|{{date\|2011-03-31}}
	\|-		\|-
	! scope="row" \|]		! scope="row" \|]
	\|An additional program for ] which provided access to ], ], and ] on large-screen monitors or TVs.		\|An additional program for ] which provided access to ], ], and ] on large-screen monitors or TVs.
	\|{{N/A}}		\|{{N/A}}
			\|24 June 2008
	\|{{date\|2008-06-24}}
	\|-		\|-
	! scope="row" \|]		! scope="row" \|]
	\|Combined digital video with e-mail into a service that allowed all webcam users to create, send, and receive video messages to anyone in their ] list, even when they are offline.		\|Combined digital video with e-mail into a service that allowed all webcam users to create, send, and receive video messages to anyone in their contact list, even when they are offline.
	\|]		\|]
			\|21 July 2010
	\|{{date\|2010-07-21}}
	\|-		\|-
	! scope="row" \|]		! scope="row" \|]
	\|Online version of ] which allowed users to talk online and in real-time with others from within a web browser.		\|Online version of ] which allowed users to talk online and in real-time with others from within a web browser.
	\|{{Included\|Integration into all services}}		\|{{Included\|Integration into all services}}
			\|30 October 2008
	\|{{date\|2008-10-30}}
	\|-		\|-
	! scope="row" \|]		! scope="row" \|]
	\|Allowed users to search for wireless networks that are available and displays information about them.		\|Allowed users to search for wireless networks that are available and displays information about them.
	\|{{N/A}}		\|{{N/A}}
			\|16 February 2007
	\|{{date\|2007-02-16}}
	\|-		\|-
	! scope="row" \|]		! scope="row" \|]
	\|A website which allowed users to locate wireless internet hotspots worldwide and view their positions on a map using ].		\|A website which allowed users to locate wireless internet hotspots worldwide and view their positions on a map using ].
	\|]<br /><small>(now discontinued)~~</small>~~		\|]<br />{{small\|(now discontinued)}}
			\|16 February 2007
	\|{{date\|2007-02-16}}
			\|}

			==Software==
			Microsoft has released several computer programs with "Windows Live" brand, a summary of which is included below. All except ] are ] and published in a ] called ] (formerly Windows Live Essentials). Essentials programs are designed to integrate well with each other, within ], and with other Windows Live services such as ] and ].<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Foley \|first=Mary Jo \|date=25 August 2006 \|title=Microsoft Seeks Testers for 'Windows Live Essentials' \|url=https://www.eweek.com/news/microsoft-seeks-testers-for-windows-live-essentials/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://archive.today/20231010223228/https://www.eweek.com/news/microsoft-seeks-testers-for-windows-live-essentials/ \|archive-date=2023-10-10 \|access-date=2023-10-10 \|website=] \|publisher=]}}</ref> Windows Live OneCare on the other hand, was a commercial consumers ] marketed with a ] licensing model.

			{\| class="wikitable"
			\|-
			! scope="col" \| Service
			! scope="col" \| Description
			! scope="col" \| Fate
			\|-
			! scope="row" \| ]
			\| ] similar to ]'s Family Safety feature
			\| Integrated into ] and later<ref name="service fate" />
			\|-
			! scope="row" \| ]
			\| Desktop mail and calendar client designed to succeed ] on ] and ] on Windows Vista, with full ] support
			\| Integrated into ] and later<ref name="service fate" />
			\|-
			! scope="row" \| ]
			\| A ] for consumers
			\| Discontinued, most functionality integrated into Photos app, a feature which was called Windows Story Remix (later Video Editor)
			\|-
			! scope="row" \| ]
			\| ] app
			\| Replaced by ]
			\|-
			! scope="row" \| ]
			\| An add-in for ] that allows users to share a webpage with their friends on Windows Live, see links to webpages the user's friends have shared and comment on these shared pages.
			\| Discontinued
			\|-
			! scope="row" \| ]
			\| A suite of computer security programs with ], ], and a ].
			\| Discontinued; functionality is partially offered by ], ], ], ] and ].
			\|-
			! scope="row" \| ]
			\| A toolbar plug-in for ], which allows quick access to a user's ], ], ] and ] from a button on the toolbar.
			\| Replaced by ] and ]
			\|-
			! scope="row" \| ]
			\| ] that makes posting photos to SkyDrive and ] easier
			\| Discontinued; functionality is partially offered by Photos app in ], and ] app.
			\|-
			! scope="row" \| ]
			\| Desktop blog publishing tool that can publish to popular blogging services and make use of SkyDrive for photo storage.
			\| Discontinued; open sourced as ] in late 2015.
	\|}		\|}

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	The '''Windows Live Butterfly''' awards program (formerly the '''MSN Butterfly''' program) was a program whose members were given the benefit of new Microsoft software to test before the beta releases went public and they were in direct contact with the program managers for Windows Live products.		The '''Windows Live Butterfly''' awards program (formerly the '''MSN Butterfly''' program) was a program whose members were given the benefit of new Microsoft software to test before the beta releases went public and they were in direct contact with the program managers for Windows Live products.

	Microsoft had initiated the Windows Live Butterfly program in order to recognize the contributions made by exemplary beta testers. Prospective 'butterflies' were selected by the Windows Live product team and were nominated for a term of one year, after which they could be renominated.<ref>~~{{dead~~ ~~link~~\|~~date~~=~~November 2014}}<~~/~~ref>{{dead~~ ~~link~~\|date=~~November~~ ~~2014~~}}		Microsoft had initiated the Windows Live Butterfly program in order to recognize the contributions made by exemplary beta testers. Prospective 'butterflies' were selected by the Windows Live product team and were nominated for a term of one year, after which they could be renominated.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.jcxp.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=7999 \|title=Excerpt of Windows Live Butterfly Acceptance E-mail from Windows Live Beta Team \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090104162320/http://www.jcxp.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=7999 \|archive-date=January 4, 2009}}</ref>

	The Windows Live Butterfly program was closed in June 2009.		The Windows Live Butterfly program was closed in June 2009.

	==User interface==		==User interface==
	All Windows Live websites sport a common theme. Different themes have been used on the sites with each phase of product release, called "Waves." Each Wave has a set of online services and desktop programs (]). The web services are labelled by each Wave, for example, ] Wave 4. The programs from Windows Essentials are usually called by a year number, for example, ] 2011.		All Windows Live websites sport a common theme. Different themes have been used on the sites with each phase of product release, called "Waves". Each Wave has a set of online services and desktop programs (]). The web services are labelled by each Wave, for example, ] Wave 4. The programs from Windows Essentials are usually called by a year number, for example, ] 2011.

	===Blue Vapor/Flair===		=== Blue Vapor/Flair/Wave 1 ===
	{{Wide image\|Windows Live Header old.png\|600px\|The Windows Live Flair header}}		{{Wide image\|Windows Live Header old.png\|600px\|The Windows Live Flair header}}
	Most original Windows Live applications and services used a visual theme known as ''Blue Vapor'' or ''Flair''~~. This theme no longer exists on any of the current Windows Live properties~~.		Most original Windows Live applications and services used a visual theme known as ''Blue Vapor'' or ''Flair''.

	===Wave 2===		===Wave 2===
	{{Wide image\|Windows Live Header.png\|600px\|Windows Live 2.0 header}}		{{Wide image\|Windows Live Header.png\|600px\|Windows Live 2.0 header}}
	With the public beta release of the ''Windows Live Wave 2 Suite''<ref>{{~~cite~~ web \| ~~publisher = Microsoft \|~~ title = Windows Live 2.0 Release Notes \| url = http://get.live.com/betas/installer_release_notes \| ~~accessdate~~ = 2008-06-06}}~~</ref>~~ ~~("Wave"~~ ~~refers~~ to ~~the group~~ ~~or wave of products to be released),~~ a new visual theme was released to enable the ] transparency effect in ].<ref>{{~~cite~~ web \| ~~website~~ = ~~LiveSide.net~~ \| title = The Death of Flair — Windows Live's New Look \| ~~date~~ = 2007-06-15 \| url = http://www.liveside.net/blogs/main/archive/2007/06/15/the-death-of-flair-windows-live-s-new-look.aspx \| ~~accessdate~~= 2008-11-16}}</ref> ~~This theme no longer exists on any of the current Windows Live properties.~~		With the public beta release of the ''Windows Live Wave 2 Suite'',<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Windows Live 2.0 Release Notes \|url=http://get.live.com/betas/installer_release_notes \|access-date=2008-06-06 \|publisher=Microsoft}}{{Dead link\|date=March 2023 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> a new visual theme was released to enable the ] transparency effect in ].<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2007-06-15 \|title=The Death of Flair – Windows Live's New Look \|url=http://www.liveside.net/blogs/main/archive/2007/06/15/the-death-of-flair-windows-live-s-new-look.aspx \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081010115948/http://www.liveside.net/blogs/main/archive/2007/06/15/the-death-of-flair-windows-live-s-new-look.aspx \|archive-date=2008-10-10 \|access-date=2008-11-16 \|website=LiveSide.net}}</ref>

	===Wave 3===		===Wave 3===
	{{Wide image\|Windows Live Wave 3 Header.png\|600px\|Windows Live 3.0 header}}		{{Wide image\|Windows Live Wave 3 Header.png\|600px\|Windows Live 3.0 header}}
	Microsoft released a set of new themes for their Windows Live Wave 3 services, which allows users to customize their pages on Windows Live using a set of ~~pre-selected~~ background pictures. Several of these themes are dynamic and change according to the time of day and the current weather condition of the user.<ref>{{~~cite~~ web \| ~~website~~ = ~~LiveSide.net~~ \| title = Windows Live Wave 3: New Header UI \| ~~date~~ = 2008-06-05 \| url = http://www.liveside.net/blogs/main/archive/2008/06/05/windows-live-wave-3-new-header-ui.aspx \| ~~accessdate~~= 2008-06-06}}</ref> ~~This theme remains in use on sites such as ].~~		Microsoft released a set of new themes for their Windows Live Wave 3 services, which allows users to customize their pages on Windows Live using a set of predetermined background pictures. Several of these themes are dynamic and change according to the time of day and the current weather condition of the user.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2008-06-05 \|title=Windows Live Wave 3: New Header UI \|url=http://www.liveside.net/blogs/main/archive/2008/06/05/windows-live-wave-3-new-header-ui.aspx \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080606130521/http://www.liveside.net/blogs/main/archive/2008/06/05/windows-live-wave-3-new-header-ui.aspx \|archive-date=2008-06-06 \|access-date=2008-06-06 \|website=LiveSide.net}}</ref>


	===Wave 4===		===Wave 4===
	{{Wide image\|Windows Live Wave 4 header.png\|600px\|Windows Live Wave 4 header}}		{{Wide image\|Windows Live Wave 4 header.png\|600px\|Windows Live Wave 4 header}}
	In addition to the themes provided in Windows Live Wave 3, the release of Windows Live Wave 4 provided additional themes for users to ~~customise~~ their pages on Windows Live, with several dynamic themes that changes according to the time of day and weather conditions at the user's location. Several of these newly added themes are similar to wallpapers originating from ].<ref>{{~~cite~~ web \| ~~website~~ = ~~LiveSide.net~~ \| title = Recapping the rumors: what we "know" about Wave 4 \| ~~date~~ = 2010-01-04 \| url = http://www.liveside.net/main/archive/2010/01/04/recapping-the-rumors-what-we-know-about-wave-4.aspx \| ~~accessdate~~= 2010-01-27}}</ref> In addition, the Windows Live Wave 4 header features a ~~reorganised~~ dynamic navigation menu that displays the number of the user's current online contacts and the number of unread e-mails,<ref>{{~~cite~~ web \| ~~website~~ = ~~LiveSide.net~~ \| title = More information about Windows Live Wave ~~4’s~~ dynamic header \| ~~date~~ = 2010-01-21 \| url = http://www.liveside.net/main/archive/2010/01/21/more-information-about-windows-live-wave-4-s-dynamic-header.aspx \| ~~accessdate~~= 2010-01-27}}</ref> as well as an in-built ] service allowing users to connect to the ] and ] chat service to chat with their online contacts while browsing any Windows Live properties using a web browser.<ref>{{~~cite~~ web \| ~~website~~ = ~~LiveSide.net~~ \| title = A new wave, a new look: First look at the Windows Live Wave 4 header \| ~~date~~ = 2010-01-04 \| url = http://www.liveside.net/main/archive/2010/01/04/a-new-wave-a-new-look-first-look-at-the-windows-live-wave-4-header.aspx \| ~~accessdate~~= 2010-01-27}}</ref> ~~This theme remains in use on sites such as ].~~		In addition to the themes provided in Windows Live Wave 3, the release of Windows Live Wave 4 provided additional themes for users to customize their pages on Windows Live, with several dynamic themes that changes according to the time of day and weather conditions at the user's location. Several of these newly added themes are similar to wallpapers originating from ].<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2010-01-04 \|title=Recapping the rumors: what we 'know' about Wave 4 \|url=http://www.liveside.net/main/archive/2010/01/04/recapping-the-rumors-what-we-know-about-wave-4.aspx \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100108100128/http://www.liveside.net/main/archive/2010/01/04/recapping-the-rumors-what-we-know-about-wave-4.aspx \|archive-date=2010-01-08 \|access-date=2010-01-27 \|website=LiveSide.net}}</ref> In addition, the Windows Live Wave 4 header features a reorganized dynamic navigation menu that displays the number of the user's current online contacts and the number of unread e-mails,<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2010-01-21 \|title=More information about Windows Live Wave 4's dynamic header \|url=http://www.liveside.net/main/archive/2010/01/21/more-information-about-windows-live-wave-4-s-dynamic-header.aspx \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100128220904/http://www.liveside.net/main/archive/2010/01/21/more-information-about-windows-live-wave-4-s-dynamic-header.aspx \|archive-date=2010-01-28 \|access-date=2010-01-27 \|website=LiveSide.net}}</ref> as well as an in-built ] service allowing users to connect to the ] and ] chat service to chat with their online contacts while browsing any Windows Live properties using a web browser.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2010-01-04 \|title=A new wave, a new look: First look at the Windows Live Wave 4 header \|url=http://www.liveside.net/main/archive/2010/01/04/a-new-wave-a-new-look-first-look-at-the-windows-live-wave-4-header.aspx \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100107053959/http://www.liveside.net/main/archive/2010/01/04/a-new-wave-a-new-look-first-look-at-the-windows-live-wave-4-header.aspx \|archive-date=2010-01-07 \|access-date=2010-01-27 \|website=LiveSide.net}}</ref>

	==~~=Wave~~ 5===		== See also ==
			In addition to Windows Live, which is mainly aimed at individuals,<ref name="WLPreview_PR" /> Microsoft brands other properties as "]", including:
	{{wide image\|Windows Live Wave 5 header.png\|600px\|Windows Live Wave 5 header}}
			* ] (a ] and content-delivery system for ])
	All Windows Live apps for Windows 8 are designed with a ] user interface.<ref>{{cite web\|last1=Jones\|first1=Chris\|title=A preview of Windows Live for Windows 8\|url=http://blogs.windows.com/windows_live/b/windowslive/archive/2011/09/21/a-preview-of-windows-live-for-windows-8.aspx\|website=Inside Windows Live\|publisher=]\|accessdate=3 November 2014\|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20140221212644/http://blogs.windows.com/windows_live/b/windowslive/archive/2011/09/21/a-preview-of-windows-live-for-windows-8.aspx\|archivedate=21 February 2014}}</ref> All web services also feature a new Metro-style user interface and stop using "Windows Live" in their names. The UI's header contains a pull-down element with allow users to easily switch to ], ], ], and ]. The header's color also changes depending on the web service the user is using, with the exception of Outlook.com which allow users to customize the header's color according to their preference. The new interface also has an in-built Messaging sidebar that allow users to view presence of, instant message, audio call and video call their contacts on ], ] chat, as well as ].
			* ] (multiplayer gaming service for ])

			* ]. Office Live merged into Windows Live during the ] update. Microsoft merged Office Live into the Windows Live team in January 2009.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2009-01-23 \|title=Looking ahead and bringing you even more \|url=http://officeliveworkspacecommunity.com/blogs/teamblog/archive/2009/01/23/looking-ahead-and-bringing-you-even-more.aspx \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090220070926/http://officeliveworkspacecommunity.com/blogs/teamblog/archive/2009/01/23/looking-ahead-and-bringing-you-even-more.aspx \|archive-date=2009-02-20 \|access-date=2009-01-24 \|website=Office Live Workspace Team Blog \|publisher=]}}</ref>
	In February 2014, Wave 5 services and Office Web Apps were consolidated and rebranded as ].<ref>{{cite web \|title=Meet Office Online, Microsoft's slightly tweaked Office Web Apps replacement\|url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/2099502/meet-office-online-microsofts-slightly-tweaked-office-web-apps-replacement.html \|work=] \|accessdate=20 February 2014}}</ref>

	==Renamed services==
	The Windows Live services are renamed as listed:<ref name="service fate">{{cite web\|url=http://blogs.msdn.com/b/b8/archive/2012/05/02/cloud-services-for-windows-8-and-windows-phone-windows-live-reimagined.aspx \|title=Cloud services for Windows 8 and Windows Phone: Windows Live, reimagined \|work = Building Windows 8 \|publisher=] \|date=2012-05-02 \|accessdate=2013-06-15}}</ref>
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Former brand name for Microsoft online services

Windows Live

Screenshot of Windows Live Home, which served as a central location to access all Windows Live services
Type of site	Software plus services (Web applications)
Owner	Microsoft
URL	Archived official website at the Wayback Machine (archive index)
Commercial	No
Registration	Required
Users	330 million
Launched	November 1, 2005 (2005-11-01)
Current status	Closed
Content license	Proprietary

Windows Live is a discontinued brand name for a set of web services and software products developed by Microsoft as part of its software-as-a-service platform. Chief components under the brand name included web services (all of which were exposed through corresponding web applications), several computer programs that interact with the services, and specialized web services for mobile devices.

According to Microsoft, Windows Live was "a way to extend the Windows user experience". As such, Windows Vista's welcome screen provides a link to download Windows Live Messenger or to subscribe to Windows Live OneCare. Also, Windows Mail, Windows Photo Gallery and Windows Movie Maker were not offered with Windows 7 and became an exclusive part of Windows Live. Microsoft announced that Windows 8 would have Windows Live apps included out-of-the-box, and would include built-in synchronization technologies powered by OneDrive (then SkyDrive). The Windows Live brand was phased out during August 2012, when Microsoft released Windows 8 to manufacturing. Active Windows Live services remained active but were gradually renamed. The "live.com" domain, however, continues to be used in the URLs for Outlook, OneDrive, and the Login and Signup pages.

History

Windows Live was first announced on November 1, 2005. In its initial release, several Windows Live properties were rebranded and enhanced from Microsoft's MSN set of products and services. However, MSN still exists alongside Windows Live as a means of delivering content (as opposed to customized content and communications). In May 2012 Microsoft began renaming Windows Live services, partly in anticipation of Windows 8, which integrates many of the Windows Live products and services into the operating system.

Services

Online services

The following services were once part of Windows Live but are still online. Outlook.com and OneDrive still use the "Live" branding in the URL even though the brand name is dropped.

The usage of the Live.com domain was later extended to consumer versions of Microsoft Teams, Microsoft To Do, Microsoft Lists, to distinguish them from the enterprise versions.

Previous Name	Description	Later renamed to	Website
ID	Provides single sign-on service, allowing users to log into various Microsoft products and services with the same credentials. Users can manage their accounts and link multiple IDs together using this service.	Microsoft account	account.microsoft.com
Profile	Allow users to manage their profile information and displays information about the particular user, their recent activities, and their relationship with other Windows Live users.	Microsoft account	account.microsoft.com
Hotmail	Free webmail service using AJAX technology	Outlook.com	outlook.live.com
Calendar	Calendaring web app that allow users to organize appointments, schedule meetings, set reminders, and share their calendar events.
People	An address book service, which allows users to keep track and synchronize their contact's information. Allow users to add contacts from other social networks including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google, Flickr and soon Sina Weibo and Skype to their Microsoft account.
SkyDrive	Password-protected file hosting service. Enables file sharing and content synchronization. Can preview images, Microsoft Office documents and ZIP files. Integrates tightly with Office Web Apps and Outlook.com to serve as an online storage for their needs.	Microsoft OneDrive	onedrive.live.com
—	Note-taking software designed for free-form information gathering and multi-user collaboration. It gathers users' notes, drawings, screen clippings, and audio commentaries, and notes can also be shared with other OneNote users over the Internet or a network.	Microsoft OneNote	onedrive.live.com
—	Business communication platform offering workspace chat and videoconferencing, file storage, and application integration.	Microsoft Teams	teams.live.com
—	Cloud-based task management application that allows users to manage their tasks from a smartphone, tablet and computer.	Microsoft To Do	to-do.live.com
—	Allows users to create, share, and track data inside lists.	Microsoft Lists	lists.live.com

Mobile services

Windows Phone

Main article: My Windows Phone

My Windows Phone was a free online companion service for Windows Phone mobile devices that provided users with a free mobile phone back-up solution by wirelessly synchronizing contacts, calendar appointments, photos, and OneNote notebooks with a password-protected online portal. Users could access and manage their information stored on their Windows Phone devices via the online portal using their Microsoft account, as well as accessing a set of features for remotely ringing, locking, mapping, and erasing their lost phones. This service integrated tightly with other Windows Live services including Hotmail.com People and Calendar, and SkyDrive.

iOS

Main article: Windows Live Messenger Mobile

Microsoft released a Windows Live Messenger application on the iOS App Store, which allowed users on mobile devices running iOS to communicate with their contacts via the Microsoft Messenger service. In addition to the instant messaging functionalities, the application also allowed users to view their Messenger social feed, view their friend's Profiles, and integrate with Hotmail and Photos.

Feature phone

Windows Live also provided customized services specifically created for feature phones. It was offered via three channels — through Client-based (for Windows Mobile and other supported mobile devices such as Nokia phones), Web-based (for WAP or GPRS-enabled mobile web browsers), or SMS-based services.

Mobile Service	Offered through			Exchange ActiveSync support?	Description
Mobile Service	Client	Web	SMS	Exchange ActiveSync support?	Description
Calendar Mobile		Yes	Yes	Yes	Web-based version of Calendar designed for mobile devices to view, schedule and manage calendar appointments and events. SMS service for users to query today and tomorrow's appointments in their calendar
People Mobile	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Web-based version of People designed for mobile devices for access to contact information. Client-based version allows integration of the contact list with the mobile device's address book. Also allow users to query contact information via SMS
Groups Mobile		Yes			Web-based version of Windows Live Groups designed for mobile devices
Hotmail Mobile	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Web- and client-based version of Hotmail that targets mobile devices, and allow new email alerts via SMS
Messenger Mobile	Yes	Yes	Yes		Web- and client-based version of Windows Live Messenger that is designed for mobile devices, and allow users to send instant messages via SMS
Profile Mobile		Yes			View and update user's own Windows Live Profile information using a mobile device
SkyDrive Mobile	Yes	Yes			Web-based version of SkyDrive designed for mobile devices for accessing documents stored on the cloud. Client-based version allows upload of photos directly from a mobile phone camera.

Search services

Main article: Bing (search engine)

Bing, a replacement of the search engine Live Search, was originally named Windows Live Search (and MSN Search prior to that) and was once part of the Windows Live family of services. Windows Live Search once occupied the homepage of Live.com, the domain for all Windows Live services. However, on March 21, 2007, Microsoft decided to separate its search developments from its Windows Live services family, forming part of the Live Search and Ad Platform. As part of this reorganization, the new search brand, Live Search, was consolidated with Microsoft adCenter, a part of Microsoft's Platform and Systems division. However, Microsoft recognised that there was a brand issue as the word "Live" continued to remain in the brand. As an effort to create a new identity for Microsoft's search services, on June 3, 2009, Live Search was officially rebranded as Bing.

Developer services

Main article: Live Connect

Live Connect is a collection of APIs and common controls that allow developers to have a deeper control and offers access to the core Windows Live services and data through open and easily accessible application programming interfaces (APIs). Live Connect is built on standard web technologies such as OAuth 2.0, Representational State Transfer (REST), and JavaScript Object Notation (JSON), and is designed to work with any technology or device. Live Connect unites the previously separate APIs of Windows Live into a single API that is based on industry standards and specifications.

Discontinued services

Name	Description	Replaced By	Discontinued Date
Admin Center	Enabled users with domain names to change their domain MX record(s) (mail server records) so that all features of Outlook.com will be available on their own domain names.	Microsoft Office 365	10 April 2014
Agents	Interactive chatterbots through Windows Live Messenger that allowed users to get more information about specific topics.	—	30 June 2009
Alerts	Sent information updates to the user's email inbox, mobile device or Messenger.	—	30 September 2010
Barcode	2D barcodes that can be used to store information or link to the mobile web.	Microsoft Tag	Never launched
Call	Allowed users to make PC-to-PC and PC-to-Phone voice and video calls.	Skype	1 June 2010
Devices	An online device management service that allowed users to centrally access and manage the synchronisation of files stored on their computers and mobile devices. Also allowed users to remotely access their computers from the internet via their web browser.	Integration into OneDrive	?
Events	Enables managing and planning different types of events and share them with others using Calendar, Spaces and Alerts.	Windows Live Groups (now discontinued) Calendar	3 September 2009
Expo	Allowed users to post online classifieds and search for listings posted by other users.	—	31 July 2008
Favorites	Synchronized the user's favorites between computers and allows for the sharing of favorites.	OneDrive	14 April 2009
FrameIt	Extended the functionality of digital photo frame devices, allowing users to customise the content delivery from multiple sources such as RSS feeds.	—	15 December 2010
Gallery	A center for collections of developers' add-ons for Windows Live Messenger, Photo Gallery, Movie Maker, Writer, Toolbar, Spaces, and Live.com, as well as Windows 7 and Windows Vista Sidebar and SideShow gadgets.	Windows Live Plug-ins (Discontinued)	1 October 2011
Groups	Enabled users to create their social groups for sharing, discussion and coordination.	Integration into OneDrive	?
Home	Provided a central location to access Windows Live services, monitor status information, and navigate to other Windows Live sites and services.	—	18 February 2013
Help Community	Collection of forums and message boards that allowed communication with other users of Windows Live products.	Microsoft Answers	6 June 2008
Mesh	File sharing and synchronization service based on FolderShare and Live Mesh technologies. Supported PC-to-PC and PC-to-Cloud synchronisation, and synchronisation of program settings such as Internet Explorer and Microsoft Office between multiple computers. Also allowed users to remotely access their computers via the internet.	OneDrive	2012
Office Live Workspace	Offered 5GB of storage space for storing Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook documents and lists online and sharing them with others. Office Live Workspace did not offer collaboration or editing capabilities however.	Office Online	21 January 2011
OneCare Safety Scanner	Free PC scanning and health service to help delete viruses and other threats. Included a registry cleaner, disk cleaner and defragmenter, network open port scanner, and comprehensive virus and spyware scanner.	Microsoft Safety Scanner	15 April 2011
Personalized Experience	An all-in-one home page featuring a customisable RSS aggregator, gadgets and search tools.	My MSN	30 March 2010
Plug-ins	A central repository for collections of developer plug-ins for Windows Photo Gallery, Windows Movie Maker, and Windows Live Writer.	—	?
QnA	A question and answer service which allowed users to ask questions, tag them according to topic, and gain points and reputation for answering other users' questions.	MSN QnA (now discontinued)	21 May 2009
Search Center	A desktop search program which provided a unified local and remote indexed search from a unified interface.	Windows Search 4 (now part of Windows Vista and Windows 7)	12 December 2006
Shopping	An online shopping comparison website which allowed users to compare items and prices of over 40 million products from more than 7000 online stores.	Bing Shopping (now discontinued)	20 February 2007
Spaces	A blog and social networking service which allowed users to create personalized blogs, add friends, and upload photos.	Migration to WordPress or Sina blogs in China	16 March 2011
Sync and Live Mesh	File synchronization which allowed files and folders between two or more computers be in sync with each other or with the cloud storage on the web. Live Mesh also enabled remote desktop access via the internet using a web browser.	OneDrive	31 March 2011
TV	An additional program for Windows Media Center which provided access to Windows Live Spaces, Messenger, and Call on large-screen monitors or TVs.	—	24 June 2008
Video Messages	Combined digital video with e-mail into a service that allowed all webcam users to create, send, and receive video messages to anyone in their contact list, even when they are offline.	Skype	21 July 2010
Web Messenger	Online version of Windows Live Messenger which allowed users to talk online and in real-time with others from within a web browser.	Integration into all services	30 October 2008
WiFi Center	Allowed users to search for wireless networks that are available and displays information about them.	—	16 February 2007
WiFi Hotspot Locator	A website which allowed users to locate wireless internet hotspots worldwide and view their positions on a map using Bing Maps.	MSN WiFi Hotspots (now discontinued)	16 February 2007

Software

Microsoft has released several computer programs with "Windows Live" brand, a summary of which is included below. All except Windows Live OneCare are freeware and published in a software suite called Windows Essentials (formerly Windows Live Essentials). Essentials programs are designed to integrate well with each other, within Windows, and with other Windows Live services such as OneDrive and Outlook.com. Windows Live OneCare on the other hand, was a commercial consumers utility marketed with a software as a service licensing model.

Service	Description	Fate
Family Safety	Parental controls similar to Windows Vista's Family Safety feature	Integrated into Windows 8 and later
Mail	Desktop mail and calendar client designed to succeed Outlook Express on Windows XP and Windows Mail on Windows Vista, with full RSS support	Integrated into Windows 8 and later
Movie Maker	A video editing program for consumers	Discontinued, most functionality integrated into Photos app, a feature which was called Windows Story Remix (later Video Editor)
Messenger	Instant messaging app	Replaced by Skype
Messenger Companion	An add-in for Internet Explorer that allows users to share a webpage with their friends on Windows Live, see links to webpages the user's friends have shared and comment on these shared pages.	Discontinued
OneCare	A suite of computer security programs with antivirus program, backup utility, and a personal firewall.	Discontinued; functionality is partially offered by Microsoft Security Essentials, Windows Defender, System Center Endpoint Protection, Windows Backup and Windows Firewall.
Toolbar	A toolbar plug-in for Windows Internet Explorer, which allows quick access to a user's Windows Live Spaces, Hotmail, Favorites and Live Search from a button on the toolbar.	Replaced by Bing Desktop and Bing Bar
Photo Gallery	Image organizer that makes posting photos to SkyDrive and Facebook easier	Discontinued; functionality is partially offered by Photos app in Windows 10, and OneDrive app.
Writer	Desktop blog publishing tool that can publish to popular blogging services and make use of SkyDrive for photo storage.	Discontinued; open sourced as Open Live Writer in late 2015.

Windows Live Butterfly

The Windows Live Butterfly awards program (formerly the MSN Butterfly program) was a program whose members were given the benefit of new Microsoft software to test before the beta releases went public and they were in direct contact with the program managers for Windows Live products.

Microsoft had initiated the Windows Live Butterfly program in order to recognize the contributions made by exemplary beta testers. Prospective 'butterflies' were selected by the Windows Live product team and were nominated for a term of one year, after which they could be renominated.

The Windows Live Butterfly program was closed in June 2009.

User interface

All Windows Live websites sport a common theme. Different themes have been used on the sites with each phase of product release, called "Waves". Each Wave has a set of online services and desktop programs (Windows Essentials). The web services are labelled by each Wave, for example, Hotmail Wave 4. The programs from Windows Essentials are usually called by a year number, for example, Windows Live Messenger 2011.

Blue Vapor/Flair/Wave 1

The Windows Live Flair header

Most original Windows Live applications and services used a visual theme known as Blue Vapor or Flair.

Wave 2

Windows Live 2.0 header

With the public beta release of the Windows Live Wave 2 Suite, a new visual theme was released to enable the Aero transparency effect in Windows Vista.

Wave 3

Windows Live 3.0 header

Microsoft released a set of new themes for their Windows Live Wave 3 services, which allows users to customize their pages on Windows Live using a set of predetermined background pictures. Several of these themes are dynamic and change according to the time of day and the current weather condition of the user.

Wave 4

Windows Live Wave 4 header

In addition to the themes provided in Windows Live Wave 3, the release of Windows Live Wave 4 provided additional themes for users to customize their pages on Windows Live, with several dynamic themes that changes according to the time of day and weather conditions at the user's location. Several of these newly added themes are similar to wallpapers originating from Windows 7. In addition, the Windows Live Wave 4 header features a reorganized dynamic navigation menu that displays the number of the user's current online contacts and the number of unread e-mails, as well as an in-built Windows Live Web Messenger service allowing users to connect to the Microsoft Messenger service and Facebook chat service to chat with their online contacts while browsing any Windows Live properties using a web browser.

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