04. January 2017 · Write a comment · Categories: Uncategorized
Windows Essentials 2012 suite will be available for download until it reaches its end of support date on January 10, 2017.”

“Already installed applications will continue to work as they do today. There is an increased security risk associated with use of unsupported products past their end of support date”

A list of recommended alternatives.

  • Mail is available as a free built-in application for Windows 8.1 and above.
  • Photos is available as a free built-in application for Windows 8.1 and above. 
  • Live Writer is available as an open-source solution. 
  • One Drive is an inbox feature for Windows 8.1 and above.
  • Family Safety is an inbox feature for Windows 8.1 and above. 
  • “Movie Maker will soon be available from Windows Store for Windows 10 users.”.
Source: Microsoft Ending Support of Windows Essentials 2012 in January 2017 – Get It While You Can

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