Windows Live Account

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Windows Live Account
Developed by Microsoft
Latest release 11.0.7011.1 / October 18, 2007
Genre Profile Manager
Website http://account.live.com
Windows Live Account showing the page for linking multiple Windows Live IDs together
Windows Live Account showing the page for linking multiple Windows Live IDs together

Windows Live Account is the website for Windows Live users to manage their identity and relationship with Windows Live. Features of Windows Live Account include:

  • updating user's profile information, including first and last names, address, etc.;
  • updating user settings, such as preferred language or preferences for email communications;
  • changing or resetting user passwords;
  • link multiple Windows Live IDs together
  • view the current Windows Live services being used by the user
  • finding help, support, or providing feedback for any Windows Live product or service.

Information created in Windows Live Account is used throughout the Windows Live applications — for example, a password created in Windows Live Account will be used to access Windows Live Hotmail, Windows Live Messenger, etc.

The latest version of Windows Live Account allow users to link multiple Windows Live IDs for one sign-in. Future versions will also allow users to download diagnostic tools for other Windows Live products.

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