These links still work.ĭownload Windows Essentials 2012 Offline Installers If you still need Windows Essentials 2012, here is a set of direct links to the offline installer for all available languages. Family Safety is an inbox feature for Windows 8.1 and above.OneDrive is an inbox feature for Windows 8.1 and above.Live Writer is available as an open-source solution.Photos is available as a free built-in app for Windows 8.1 and above.Mail is available as a free built-in app for Windows 8.1 and above.Microsoft has provided their own recommendations you can use in place of Windows Essentials: However, keep in mind that these applications won't be updated any more. Nothing will happen to your installed versions and you can continue using them. If you have these apps installed, you shouldn't worry. Microsoft thinks the built-in apps in Windows are a good enough replacement.Īs of January 2017, the link to download the installer for Windows Essentials 2012 has been removed from its website although the setup file itself seems to be available still. This is not a surprise because their plan to discontinue the popular desktop app suite was announced several months ago. Microsoft kept their promise and terminated support for Windows Essentials 2012 today.
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