Win Live essentials update

I just downloaded and installed the Windows Live 2011. I did not uninstall my previous version of any of the Live programs I use (Mail, Messenger, Photos) and as the install was happening, I did notice the words "upgrading" flashing by. After it completed I started each program to make sure everything is working and so far so good. It copied over all my layouts and information so I did not need to reenter any information to get everything to work properly.

This may have slipped the attention of members. This is a later release than my first post. It appears to be a "non" beta.

Thanks dave.

I think andsome's post may also be the same link.

Thaks Cliff. Yes, I didn't try that link before. It is one and the same.
Investigation does seem to show that this is it - the final release.- They promised, just a short while ago, to deliver on the 30th Sep. So ! They did!

Only problem I have with using it is a personal matter. I send and receive email - full stop. I find the new Live has far too many functions for me.

Thats funny because mainly all I use once I have everything setup is the delete key and the send and receive all button. If the message is something I would want to share then I would use the forward button. Occasionally I might want some of the features while creating new messages but this has nothing to do with the main window.

I see through a link I found that you can allegedly install "only what you need". I only need live mail, I want none of the (to me) crappy add-ins. Can anyone confirm this?

Yes, I only have Windows Live Mail installed as I didn't want anything else. When installing use the custom install not the automatic or you will have everything installed.

The Windows Live Photo gallery is worth a look at. Nice program.

I agree, and it can link to a Flickr account and upload straight from the program.