Easliy Keep in Touch with Family and Friends

In one easy Microsoft Equipt install, you get more than just advanced security for your PC. You also get tools that give you a broad range of options for staying in touch with the people who matter to you.

Want to send e-mail to an old college buddy? Want to see your kid's face when you call him or let your teen talk to friends online? Maybe you have a batch of photos you'd like to organize and share? Or maybe you're ready to start a blog? Microsoft Equipt helps make it easier for you to do all those things. It installs Windows Live tools like Mail, Messenger, and Photo Gallery, so you don’t have to spend time finding and downloading these popular online tools separately.

Get convenient tools to help you stay connected

As part of your Microsoft Equipt subscription, the following Windows Live services are automatically installed:

Windows Live Mail
Combine multiple Web e-mail accounts in one view on your PC. Get spam and virus filters across all these accounts. Send photos to friends and family without clogging their inboxes.

Windows Live Messenger
Use text, voice, and video to connect and share with family and friends. Have high-quality phone conversations using PC-to-PC calling. Help bring your conversations to life with video calls.

Windows Live Photo Gallery
Easily edit, import, organize, and share photos and videos. Easily transfer photos directly from your digital camera to your PC. Share photos and videos online with just a few clicks, or create an instant slide show.

Windows Live Writer
Create a compelling blog easily. Publish pictures, videos, and other rich content to Windows Live Spaces or to your blog on most major blog services. If you don't have a blog yet, Writer can help you set one up.

Windows Live Toolbar
Get easy access to Windows Live services and search capabilities from any Web page. See instant previews of maps and more from any Web page. Personalize your Web experience with custom buttons.