windows essentials 2012 download microsoft

This is a shock for Windows Essentials users. As for Movie Maker, Microsoft is working on creating a new 'Universal' version of the app. Microsoft thinks that the Mail, Photos, OneDrive apps are good enough to replace their desktop counterparts. Instead, Microsoft wants you to switch to the extremely simplified Universal apps available in the Windows Store and bundled with Windows 10. This means existing users who have it installed on their PCs will be able to continue using those apps but you won't be able to download it any more as the installer will be removed. The official download page has been updated to mention this. Microsoft has announced that this suite will reach end of support on January 10, 2017. The last version released was Windows Essentials 2012.

The suite was renamed from Windows Live Essentials to Windows Essentials when the Live branding was discontinued. Over time, they became richer in functionality and became extremely full-featured, powerful apps. With Windows 7, they became a separate download. The apps in Windows Essentials suite used to be bundled with Windows.

Windows essentials 2012 download microsoft