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earthshine

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5. If you are satisifed with your email, web browsing, and document production ...

Reply to left-of-center2012 (Original post)

Sat Dec 30, 2017, 11:36 PM

Dec 2017

then you do not need Windows Live Essentials.

I, personally, avoid using all MS software except for Windows and Office.

I, personally, wouldn't put anything in MS cloud storage. (Others won't give privacy either. They completely own your data when you put files on their servers.)

I, personally, believe that MS is hostile to its layperson users, but kisses ass for its business customers.

-- a former MS fanboy

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Do I need Windows Live Essentials? [View all] left-of-center2012 Dec 2017 OP

I keep the Microsoft stuff and dump the manufacturer LuvLoogie Dec 2017 #1

I don't think you need it Nictuku Dec 2017 #2

Post the question on TomsHardware.com's Forum and you'll get a bunch of Windows techies responding. TheBlackAdder Dec 2017 #3

No. I have lived my entire life for more than 70 years without either of them. NT enough Dec 2017 #4

If you are satisifed with your email, web browsing, and document production ... earthshine Dec 2017 #5