Operating system: Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (32-bit edition only), or Windows Vista (32-bit or 64-bit editions). Note: Windows Live Movie Maker is not supported on Windows XP
Processor: 1 GHz or higher for Windows Vista; 800 MHz or higher for Windows XP
Memory: 128 MB of RAM (256 MB or more recommended) for Windows XP; 512 MB for Windows Vista
Resolution: Minimum 1024 x 768
Internet connection: Internet functionality requires dial-up or broadband Internet access (provided separately). Local or long-distance charges may apply.
Browser: Windows Live Toolbar requires Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or later
Graphics or video card: Windows Live Movie Maker requires ATI Radeon 9500 (or higher) or nVidia GeForce FX 5900 (or higher).
The following components are needed for specific Windows Live programs, and may be installed for you if they’re not already on your computer.
For Writer: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 or higher*
For Photo Gallery: SQL 2005 Compact Edition and Windows Imaging Codecs*
For Photo Gallery and Movie Maker: Some components of DirectX9
* Not needed when installing on Windows Vista.
Instructions
- Click the Download button on this page to start the download, or select a different language from the Change language drop-down list and click Change.
- If you see a message asking if you want to Run or Save, click Run.
- If you see a message asking if you want to Cancel or Continue, click Continue.
- If you see a message asking if you want to Cancel or Allow, click Allow.
- Once the installation is done, you’ll find your new programs in the Windows Live folder on your Windows Start menu.
