Here’s a quick look at each of the apps included in Windows Essentials 2012.

Then you’ll find the Windows Essentials programs on the Windows 8 Start screen, but they all run in desktop view. It installs in the desktop view.Īfter it’s done, you’re prompted to agree to the Microsoft Services Agreement. To select only what you want, click Choose the Programs you Want to Install.īecause I want to test and show each of the apps on Windows 8, I’m installing everything. You don’t have to install everything, even though it’s recommended. Here’s a look at installing the package on Windows 8 and what’s offered. The software suite has been renamed and some new features have been added to Movie Maker and Photo Gallery. Microsoft recently released Windows Essentials 2012 for Windows 7 and it includes support for Windows 8. It reached end of support on January 10, 2017, and it isn’t available in Windows 10. We’re no longer offering the Windows Essentials 2012 suite for download, but if you already have it installed, it will continue to work as it does today.

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