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Windows Essentials

Name: Windows Essentials
Author: Microsoft

Windows Essentials is a suite of free software by Microsoft, that helps you do more with photos, movies, instant messaging, email, blogging, and family safety.

Version 16.4.3508.0209 · by Microsoft

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Official site: windows.microsoft.com

About Windows Essentials

Windows Essentials is a suite of free software by Microsoft, that helps you do more with photos, movies, instant messaging, email, blogging, and family safety.

It includes Windows Movie Maker, Photo Gallery, Messenger, Live Mesh, and more.

How to install Windows Essentials

Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install windows-essentials
Open Windows Essentials once it finishes installing.

How to install Windows software with Chocolatey

Frequently asked questions

Is Windows Essentials free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to windows.microsoft.com, the developer's official site, where Windows Essentials is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.

What is the latest version of Windows Essentials?

The version listed here is 16.4.3508.0209, published /Date(1400. The developer's site always has the newest release.

How do I install Windows Essentials from the command line?

With Chocolatey, run: choco install windows-essentials. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is Windows Essentials safe?

Windows Essentials downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.