How to use Windows Live
Already using Windows Live for e-mail and IM? Windows Live can help you synchronize all the ways you communicate and share. Imagine one convenient online place for having instant conversations and sharing photos, files, and e-mail. Learn more about staying connected to the people and things that matter to you.
It all starts with your Windows Live ID
Your Windows Live ID is the key to your online world
If you're already using Windows Live Hotmail or Windows Live Messenger, your user name is your Windows Live ID. It gets you started with all the online services, including 25 GB of free storage, easy photo editing and sharing, and online groups. Access them all on your Windows Live home page.
Your Windows Live home page is your online communications hub
At a glance, you can see who sent you e-mail and use the "What's New" feed to keep up with your network of friends. See who posted new photos or commented on a blog, find your favorite video, or simply chat with pals. Your Windows Live home page helps you stay connected.
It's easy to keep your friends up to date with what you do online
Add your favorite sites, like Facebook, Yelp, or Twitter to Windows Live, and your friends will get your updates in their "What's New" feed. That means you don’t have to e-mail or IM all your friends to let them know what you’re up to.
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Explore Windows Live
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Messenger
Chat instantly with friends and family on your desktop, online, and mobile.
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Hotmail
Stay in touch with Web-based e-mail.
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Mail
Read and reply to multiple e-mail accounts in one place.
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SkyDrive
Save and share files online with 25GB of password-protected storage.
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Photos
Tag and share photos, make slideshows, and let friends and family comment on their favorites.
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Photo Gallery
Edit, organize, tag, and share your photo memories.
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Groups
Connect and collaborate online with your real-world teams, clubs, family, and other groups.
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Calendar
Organize your activities and share your schedule with others.
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Writer
Compose your blog, add your photos and links to your video, then publish to the world.
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Movie Maker
Import and edit your movies so they look great, then publish to the Web with a few clicks.
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Spaces
Share your world online with blogs, your photos, and more.
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Family Safety
Manage and monitor your children's Web experience so they can surf the Internet more safely.
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