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1. anonymuos

   
   Posted on: December 16, 2008 at 5:37AM  

   Also, the original apps were available in native 64-bit versions. How many years do you have to wait (it's been 2 years already since Vista 64-bit was released and 3 years since XP 64-bit was released) to get native 64-bit versions ot Windows Live? Live Family Safety doesn't even work on 64-bit because of the software driver dependency.
2. jt3204

   
   Posted on: December 16, 2008 at 5:49AM  

   Good to see a beta refresh before the actual release. Especially considering the number of bugs that there were! (which now seem to be fixed! (Y) )

   Is it just me though, or have we lost the ability to set each conversation window/sign-in notification of a contact to a custom colour??? (yes, funny aussie spelling of colour - get over it americans :P )

   All I can seem to do is set it to use the "default scene" colour. It would be really helpful if this came back, because it allows us to identify who we are talking to quickly and at a glance see who has signed in.

   ie. work mates = green

      buddies = blue

      special someone = red ... know what I mean?

   Thanks,

   jt3204
3. anonymuos

   
   Posted on: December 16, 2008 at 6:23AM  

   By the time I get used to these versions, Wave 4 will ribbonize these like you already did to Movie Maker. I just wished UI changes weren't done so frequently. What does it take to add real useful features (compared to a few thrown around in these "new versions") instead of UI redesigns?
4. dovella

   
   Posted on: December 16, 2008 at 10:07AM  

   @anonymuos

   No trolling PLS
5. Riseofpower1

   
   Posted on: December 16, 2008 at 5:34PM  

   Hi i love the new windows live suite getting alot better and think it gets better every new release but im having a slight problem with the new messenger it doesn't seem to appear in my taskbar anymore ive checked the settings and its set too appear so it isnt that any suggestions?
6. dovella

   
   Posted on: December 16, 2008 at 5:39PM  

   @Riseofpower1

   try here

   windowslivehelp.com/Default.aspx
7. niyoko

   
   Posted on: December 16, 2008 at 6:35PM  

   @anonymuos

   Hahaha, anonymuos. It's good to read that you are concerned enough for Windows Live that you have taken the time to post you comments. Thank you.

   -------------------------------------------------

   I'm liking how WIndows Live is turning into a great suite of apps. The UI is also maturing nicely. I've been having problems with Live Photo and Windows 7, where I'm unable to see and change photos after maximizing the photo preview window.  But that is in the previous version. I have yet to download and test the refresh.

   Keep up the great work.
8. fxx

   
   Posted on: December 17, 2008 at 12:04AM  

   Tested it today. Overall they are resource hungry. Messenger  used 20Mb+ more memory than previous.

   Upside: Amazing interface.
9. bogdanflorian

   
   Posted on: December 17, 2008 at 1:25AM  

   The installer is more then ok... Everything has been done without problems or errors and the programs are working properly... BUT

   What is happening with WL Movie Maker? Few features...
10. gcoupe

    
    Posted on: December 17, 2008 at 7:25AM  

    Windows Live Photo Gallery will preserve image metadata (copyright, keywords, exif) for images published to SkyDrive and Flickr, while Windows Live Writer will strip all image metadata and thus create orphan works. WLW is broken in this respect, and should be fixed to behave the same way as WLPG