Windows Live Barcode is a set of services that transfer information between various media (PCs, billboards, magazines etc.) and handsets via Quick Response Code (QR Code), a two-dimensional barcode. It provides a new method for people to exchange information and enjoy various online services on handsets. Windows Live Barcode aims to enhance handset utility and provide you with more convenience and flexibility.
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Windows Live Toolbar is a free and super-useful tool which helps you to find stuff on the Internet faster and more securely.

Here are some key features of "Windows Live Toolbar":
· Search from any Web page
· See a warning when a site may be trying to scam your personal info
· Cut down on unwanted pop-ups · Collect, organize and share the info you find online · Auto-detect a site's RSS feeds, and have them automatically sent to your personalized Live.com home page · Effortlessly customize your toolbar with only the buttons you want · Access your favorites from a ... more

Windows Live Mail Desktop lets you get e-mail from multiple accounts in one place. It gives you speedy access to multiple e-mail accounts in one place (even AOL and Gmail). You have the ability to compose, delete, and organize e-mail even when you're offline. 
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What's New:
1.Check out the newly added map control (think Live Local's Virtual Earth) to the Client version of the Hotspot locator.
2.You'll notice a more Windows Live look and feel of the User Interface.
3.We've made some performance improvements for both load time and CPU usage. We haven't fixed all of the issues, but you should notice a difference.
4.The feedback link is now accessible to International testers.
5.The setting "Launch Windows Live WiFi Center when Windows starts" now works, resulting in a faster boot up for users who want to defer the loading of WiFi center. 6.We've addressed the issues when resuming from Stand ... more

One place to see e-mail from multiple accounts? Even AOL and Gmail? That's exactly what you'll get when you download this zippy little program. It's an easy new way to keep track of your newsgroups and RSS feeds, too.
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Windows Live Messenger 8.1 is an update to version 8.0 that contain key bug fixes as well as a few new features.
What are the new features?
Improved Vista Compatibility New Personal Expressions UI (Winks and Emoticon menus, etc) New Personal Status Message options A new branding platform Improved re-authentication at sign in Roaming display pictures New platform architecture in key areas such as automatic updates and object store (where your personalized data is kept on your computer)
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Microsoft began sending out invitations to a select group of beta testers today to evaluate Windows Live Wifi Center. Currently, the beta is available for download on Microsoft Connect on invitation only. We have reviewed the current beta build and we are very excited about the functionality it has to offer. The software available on Microsoft's beta website is version 1.0, build 237.
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Windows Live Essentials Beta testing began with the registration method is connect.microsoft.com, with a full invitation. On the Windows Live Essentials, please go above read :).
We 'd like to tell you about a new beta program, Windows Live ® Essentials.
Windows Live is a new wave of online services-including e-mail and instant messaging. and security- designed to work together as a seamless whole. Windows Live Essentials is a simple way to get a set of these services in one easy download. It 'll also give you Windows Live Dashboard. which offers a handy view of what services you already have and what new ones are available.
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Microsoft Corp. has quietly added video search to its Windows Live search engine. The new feature, which is in beta form, allows users to type in search terms and find video clips related to those terms. Users can test the new service .
Results are displayed with a still photo of the video, and a brief description of the contents of the video.
Windows Live video search service:
http://beta.search.live.com/video/ ... more

A sign up link for the Windows Live Messenger 8.1 Beta has just appeared on Microsoft Connect. To sign up, go to Connect, click on Available Connections, then find Windows Live Messenger 8.1 and click Apply. To go straight to the survey, just click this link.Jump on it now before all of the spots fill up!

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