Microsoft claims that Windows 10 offers features similar to those that were bundled in Windows Essentials 2012. Windows Essentials 2012 is a software suite of Microsoft freeware that included Windows Movie Maker, Windows Photo Gallery, Windows Live Writer, Windows Live Mail, Windows Live Family Safety, and the OneDrive desktop app for Windows. Many third-party websites that claim to offer Windows Essentials 2012 and similar software contain malware and viruses so it’s a challenge to locate where you can download Windows Essentials 2012 for free without compromising your integrity.

All three offer loads of online storage, automated and manual organizational tools, and various degrees of image editing features.On JanuMicrosoft stopped supporting Windows Essentials 2012 and removed links to download Windows Essentials 2012 from their websites. It offers features for viewing, organizing, and performing mild edits to your photos. For a bit more power and easy sharing ability, you might also want to check out online offerings like Google Photos, Prime Photos (for Amazon Prime users), and Flickr.

If you’re hankering for something a little more modern, the Photos app built into Windows 8 and 10 is not a bad choice. Though it will not get any more feature updates, you can go on using the version from Windows Essentials 2012 because security updates won’t matter much in your image viewer. Photo Gallery has long been a favorite for organizing, viewing, and editing photos. RELATED: Learning Windows 7: Manage Photos with Live Photo Gallery The Best Alternatives to Windows Photo Gallery All three are free-or have free versions-and have been around long enough to develop full feature sets. And if you want to check out third party options, we recommend taking a look at eM Client, Mailbird, and Thunderbird.

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