Windows Live
If you are using Windows 7, you'll want to get Windows Live Essentials. It's free! One easy download gives you Windows Live Photo Gallery, Mail, Messenger, Movie Maker, and more. Plus, with Windows Live there's one place to go online to IM, e-mail, share photos and files you create, and stay connected with the people and things that matter to you.
Windows 7
Over the past few years, you've asked us to make some changes to Windows. We listened closely. Now it's time to share an early look at how we've used your feedback. Windows 7 is faster, more reliable, and makes it easier to do what you want. Both the everyday things and the killer "is that really possible?" things. Dig into this site to see what's coming.
The Windows 7 Beta is now available for download. Thanks for your interest and help with the Beta.
Take a look
Windows 7 is full of great new features and enhancements. See what you'll be able to do.
See what's new
Try the Beta
Ready to try the Beta? You can see what it's like, and we can see what we need to fix.
(If you've not used beta software before, please read the warning messages and make sure you know what you're getting into.)
Get the Beta
Information about Windows 7 is preliminary and subject to change. Some product features of Windows 7, such as the ability to watch and record live TV or navigation through the use of "touch," may require advanced or additional hardware. The features and functionality you find in the Beta product may not appear in the final version of Windows 7.