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Windows Live Essentials 2012 was discontinued by Microsoft on January 11 2017, however I have mirrored the final version of the offline installer for you to download.
Windows Live Essentials is still useful today, even on Windows 10. No good free video editing software for Windows 10 exists, however Windows Movie Maker included with Windows Live Essentials still does the job really well for basic editing. Likewise the Windows Live Photo gallery application is still a lot more useful than the built in Windows 10 Photo Viewer.
This Windows Live Essentials 2012 Offline Installer includes the following applications:
- Windows Live Photo Gallery and Movie Maker — Still very useful on Windows 10
- Windows Live Writer
- Windows Live Mail
- Windows Live Messenger (MSN Messenger) — MSN is no longer usable, however «Superseded» by Skype. Although to be honest the MSN client is still a lot better than Skype today in my opinion.
Download Windows Live Essentials 2012 Offline Installer 16.4.3528.331 [Final Version]
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Windows Live Essentials 2012 Offline Installer Download 16.4.3528.331 [Final Version]
I would like to thank Digiex for posting the above download, I was looking for 2 days before I came across this web page, I found 2011 Win Live full the only in English and 2012 full in Spanish, thanks again I have made 5 copies so I don’t have to search again.
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Made an account especially to thank you for this. I have my Photo Gallery back… ^^
Install worked like a charm. Literally takes seconds.
I’ll make a few backups of it for future installs. Again, big thanks.
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I have been trying all morning to download Windows Essentials on to my PC I am currently running Windows 7 Professional of Service Pack 1 with a 64-bit operating system and I continue to receive the following error message : «An Unknown Error Occurred» Error: 0x80040705 Source: dotNet40
Im at a loss as to what to do next. If someone can please help I would really appreciate it.
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Try installing the .NET Framework 4 first, then installing Windows Live Essentials.
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Made an account especially to thank you for this. Works perfectly!
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Thanks a lot for this! Other sites I tried threw up warnings from my anti-virus program. Downloading it now.
I’ve been searching and trying alternatives to Photogallery since it was end-of-lifecycled, but I can’t find anything that both makes the edits I need (including simple tags/comments) fast, and is also simple enough to explain to my wife. So… until something as easy and functional comes out, we’re sticking with Photogallery (and Movie Maker). The Photo app in Windows 10 is only a replacement for Photo Viewer, with a worse importer. -
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So… it seems you need to download the same language installer as your Windows language (it doesn’t matter what you have the Language Settings set to). There’s a list of expired links for all languages of the installer at:
https://www.itechtics.com/windows-essentials-2012-download-links/
Cope and paste the link for the one you want into the search box at:
http://archive.org/web/
Click on a date before the links were removed by MS, and the download should start. I’d grab what you need now, though, since it isn’t clear how long the Way Back Machine keeps those. I’m saving backups on various machines around the house plus in my OneDrive account. -
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Thank you!
Now to save to one drive, dropbox, google drive, flash drive, and finally a cdr just so it’s available next time I inevitably need to reinstall windows.
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I have tried this and my computer says I have the newest version installed, yet the install comes up with the unknown error. Please help I’ve been trying to fix this for hours!
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if you are not online, you can install Windows Live Essentials !just close your internet.its simply!
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Thanks,
I recently reinstalled my system and now I need Movie Maker to edit a short, but had a surprise, it’s no longer available. I had an installer saved on my external hard drive, but I had the unpleasant surprise to discover that it was an online installer.Thank you again for the link.
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That’s exactly why i saved the offline installer, Movie Maker is still great for very quick edits.
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Firstly, my little saga in case it helps anyone who follows.
Error code 0x800c0006, Source WLXSuiteLang (on Windows 10)
Installed using link in initial post. At end of installation got ‘failed’ message with above info’.
Tried again, same result.
Followed Funky B’s posted links above, tried using 3x different dated links on the archive.org site…. each time same error message.
Did search on ‘WLXSuiteLang’ and came across a forum with a few folk discussing same problem. A number of posts down the thread somebody posted that though they got this error message they found to their joy when clicking on Windows Start, there was the MovieMaker icon and it had indeed installed.
So I looked myself and…bugger me….BINGO!
I don’t know if it had been there since my first attempt using InsaneNutter’s link or from one of my attempts from archive.org site, but the moral of this tale is if you see above error code assume it’s lying and check Windows menu first before pulling one’s hair out.Now my applause…
Two negatives make a positive.
Insane + Nutter = «Stout hearted fellow, splendid chap»My thanks for posting your mirrored image. Wanted MovieMaker back and a two hour search (of generally a load of bo**ocks) finally brought me here. I’ve got a paid for ‘all singing and dancing’ program but, as is often the case with such things, sometimes it’s just too ‘clever’ for it’s own good. MovieMaker lacks much, but for a bit of quick, simple highlights editing of a video you can’t beat it.
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Just wanted to say Thanks * 1e6. I signed up for a one-off just to say that. Don’t normally like signing up to to things but this was too useful.
I finally got a decent PC, then found that Movie Maker isn’t part of Win 10 anymore. About to expire of frustration when I found your offline installer. It worked like a charm on my WIn 10 Pro 64 bit… got the same issue as Damp Squid — error message at the end (same as reported by DS), but the MM was actually installed and is working like an absolute charm.
Thanks Digiex guys !
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Hello and THANK YOU InsaneNutter but…you are most sane and most UNnutty. I feel you are a knowledgeable person and a kind soul. I too as some of the others here, signed up only because you offered a most valuable info which I’ve been searching for quite sometime!
I’ve been suffering with most of Win 10 «innovations». In this case, I need back the Windows Live Photo Gallery and just didn’t know where to search when I came across your site. I recently lost everything by a virus but from all the Essentials I need only the Photo Gallery. I still have the WLMail because the techie re-installed W10 for me, but I’ll get rid of this one as soon as I finish completing Thunderbird setting which I find difficult — I’m a newbie…
One question: How do you download «offline»? After I get it back, thanks to you, do you happen to know how to get rid of many of Win10 things, especially of their photo program, email program, etc.? Thanks so much again! Adela
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My pictures wouldn’t open because I was «missing WLDCore.dll»
The solution I found on line said to move WLDCore.dll from a general Essentials folder to the Picture folder. But I didn’t have it in any of my folders, so I searched to find a fresh download of Essentials.
And I was fortunate to find your site! I downloaded the installer, uninstalled my existing version of all the pieces of Essentials and installed this one.
Yay! I’m up and running again. Simple.Thank you!
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Hi
Does the installer not work anymore? Got windows 10, and get following error
0x800c0006
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Thank you. Created account for this. Need this to be able to recover Windows Mail data from a failed machine hard drive. Looked for it a few months ago and didn’t find it. Needed it again and found it easily this time. Thanks for posting.
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If you install Microsoft Windows Live on your computer system you download a single setup file which will download all the applications from a Microsoft server. This is bad news for users with multiple computers because it would mean to download the setup files multiple times from the Internet. It could also be impossible if the computer was not designed to have Internet access.
There is however on solution available where you only need to download the setup files once and can use them again on additional computers. You start by downloading the Microsoft Windows Live setup files from the official Windows Live website. Microsoft is actually providing the download tool for Microsoft Windows Live in two different versions. The file wlsetup-web.exe is the online installer with a size of only 1 Megabyte. This installer can be used to download only selected Windows Live applications like Windows Live Writer, Windows Live Messenger or Windows Mail.
The other setup file wlsetup-all.exe has a size of 134 Megabytes and contains all programs that can be installed. The download can take a while depending on the Internet connection though.
The full installer with the name wlsetup-all.exe from the Microsoft Windows Live website can be used for offline installations. All that needs to be done is to move the file to the other computer systems. This can be done with a network transfer, removable devices or burning it on a DVD.
If you have downloaded the other installer with the name wlsetup-web.exe instead you can do the following. Start the installer and pick the Microsoft Windows Live applications that you want to install. Those will be downloaded afterwards to the computer.
The files that are used for the installation will be stored in the C:\Program Files\Common Files\Windows Live\.cache directory. The installers will be located in hex encoded directories. Only one file per directory and they use names like writer.msi or messenger.msi which should make it easy to identify them.
Just copy those files over to the other computer and run the installers there. The Microsoft Windows Live applications will then be installed on the other computer without additional downloads from the Internet.
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UPDATE 2015: Here is the offline link for Windows Live Essentials 2012.
My brother and his wife came over today and the kids went trick or treating. His wife mentioned she wanted to make a quick DVD of the pictures and movies we took, so I suggested Movie Maker. However, they only have dial-up and wanted an offline installer I could just put on a USB Stick (I actually figured I’d put it on their camera’s SD Card.)
I went to http://download.live.com and searched all over, looking for an offline installer. I Googled with Bing, and then Googled with Google for things like «Windows Live Offline Installer» and found nothing but confusion.
Then I figured out this bizarre bit of UI on the Live Essentials download page. Rather than offering a small link for «offline installer» or a choice, you have to click Download which will attempt to start a Download of Windows Live Essentials online bootstrapper. It will then go and download just the programs you want.
However, if you cancel the download immediately, there’s a «Try Again» button and some text that no one (including me) reads:
«Trying again downloads a standalone installer to your computer. This takes a little while, but may work better, depending on your connection settings.»
Um, OK. I wouldn’t label that Try Again, but OK.
Long story short, here’s direct downloads for the Windows Live Essentials English Language ONLINE and OFFLINE installers. They are current as of the writing of this blog post. I’m not sure if they are version-specific downloads but I will try to keep them up to date.
- Windows Live Essentials OFFLINE English Installer — 134 megabytes total.
- Windows Live Essentials ONLINE English Installer — 1 megabyte bootstrapper
Or, if you want an offline installer in other languages, go to http://download.live.com, click Download, cancel it, then click Try Again. I think it’s weird, but there you go.
Enjoy.
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Windows live essentials suite was introduced to help the user to push through his day to day works that can be done at the comfort of his computer. There are various versions of the windows live essentials in several names but the latest and the advanced version of the suite was introduced in 2012. Microsoft then integrated the various methods it needed an individual app instead of suite separately in the future updates of the operating systems. The windows live essentials suite 2012 attained the end of support, which means the software isn’t compatible with the updated operating system in early 2017. For those who are using the feature, there are no worries because the applications will work until you change over to a different system or go for a full mode reset.
License
Offline Installer
File Size
131MB
Language
English
Developer
Microsoft Inc.
Overview of the Windows Live Essentials 2012
The windows live essentials 2012 suite contained a package of applications that satisfied the need of every user of a computer. Microsoft developed the idea of integrating all the applications into one single roof under the name, Windows Live Essentials. The package mainly contained applications that satisfied the requirements or eased the process of a task, the user would use the computer for. Some of the note0worthy features of the suite were:
- Photo Gallery
- Outlook Connector Pack
- Writer
- Messenger
- Family Safety
- Bing Bar
- Movie Maker and
- Microsoft SkyDrive.
These features installed within Essentials lead to a drastic attraction of the consumers towards Microsoft as they had all the in-demand features and they were cheaper compared to premier brands that offered the same set of applications at a price. The windows live essentials 2012 software had updated to the current needs almost seamlessly causing less confusion and Dilemma. Windows live essentials were a single stop for all the needs that were required by the user. The various attributes starting from a common platform to message and store all the important data at a trusted location was a breakthrough and that’s what Microsoft required the most.
The biggest advantage with essentials was that the user could install the programs that he required instead of installing the whole thing. This proved to be a boon for saving memory space as well as processing time making Windows Live Essentials almost efficient in terms of speed and performance. The highlight with Windows Live Essentials is that even after it reached the end of support, it continued to operate for users who already had an installed version of windows live essentials. The only drawback with windows live essentials is that sometimes the unwanted applications occupy some RAM and remain as excessive unwanted installation files. But that doesn’t have a big effect on the performance of your system unless you have a very bad performing system.
The Features of Windows Live Essentials 2012
The windows live essentials have a list of nearly nine applications that help the users to make their life much easier with the help of your computer. The various specifications of the various applications are explained below
Photo Gallery
The photo gallery was an application that would help the user to view their photos, edit them and beautify them by unleashing the inner artist in you. The applications would enable the user to modify the images that they have stored on their computer. This tool was useful in replacing the culture of installing a third-party application from the internet.
Outlook Connector Pack
The outlook connector pack is a boon for the people who are in a constant verge of changing their computers. The biggest problem these people face is moving their data and important messages to their new system. The outlook connector pack would act as a backup and restore reservoir for all your important emails, messages as well as photos.
Mail, Writer, Messenger and Bing Bar
These features are one of the most phenomenal key points that the avid user can use to make his communications much easier with the world, he is trying to contact. The Bing bar is a place where the user can get regular updates from the world from the websites, he uses daily. The messenger is also an application where the user can chat endlessly with his friends who are connected to him through his outlook profile. This will enable him to almost instantly share his data with his friends as well as continue to grow his circle, provided he is connected to the internet.
Family Safety
This application helps the user to make the computer a platform common to many members he knows very well. This application would enable the user to take control of the Windows Store purchases, websites that they visit and many such processes using this application. This feature of the windows live essentials is useful to the parents who have kids at home and as well they can keep an eye on what their children are doing on the computer when they are not around.
Movie Maker
The movie maker application is used for rookies who are into video editing. The applications are easy to learn and adapt to as well. The user can edit, trim, perfect and increase the quality of the videos that they have using this application.
Microsoft Skydrive
The drives application is like that of the driver software you find regularly, but the only difference is they are unique to outlook and windows live essentials users. These drives are so sophisticated that you can relieve memory form your systems provided you are connected to the internet.
System Requirements
There are many versions of the windows live essentials 2012 suite that is adaptable to all the versions of the Windows operating system. The various operating system requirement for windows live essentials 2012 are Windows XP, Windows Vista,7,8,8.1 and 10. (32 or 64 bit). The RAM and hard disk requirements are minimal as it contains only 134 MB only. This will help in making the windows live essentials software compatible with almost any type of upgrades for the existing users. For users who are trying to install windows live essentials 2012 software, just update the new operating system from Windows, they have got you covered!
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