(It used to include Messenger, which was replaced by Skype.) Unfortunately, the suite has not been updated since 2012, because Microsoft switched to developing securely sandboxed, touch-oriented apps instead. It is part of the Windows Essentials suite, which includes several fine programs: Live Mail, Live Writer, Photo Gallery, MovieMaker and OneDrive. Windows Live Mail is a desktop email program Microsoft introduced to replace Outlook Express. Help! With its automatic sign-in, I haven’t used my passwords in years.
I have used Windows Live mail since its introduction: it’s simple, clear and uncluttered.
