

(The web version installer was removed some time ago) Last week Microsoft officially discontinued the ability for end-users to obtain(download) the Full version installation file for Windows Essentials 2012.

Summary: Microsoft officially removed the ability to download the Windows Essentials 2012 Full Version installer file from their servers. Post installation return you Region to your location.Navigate in Windows 10 to Settings/Time and Language/Region and change to U.S.additional steps must be taken for a successful installation If installing the English language version in a location(different country) than the U.S.Note: Using the English language full installer version in a country different than the United States.Do not choose/use the ‘Windows Live Hotmail’ option since that choice will attempt to use the Http(DeltaSync) protocol which is no longer supported by the backend Office 365 Platform server. Important - if setting up an type email account(Outlook/Live/Hotmail/MSn.com) ensure setup is done manually and only choose the IMAP or POP protocol. When s etting up an email account it would be prudent to do it manually by choosing the ‘Manually configure server settings’ option. Set up your email account or cancel and setup later. Once the installation is complete, the program will/may run and prompt to setup an email account.When prompted – Select the option titled – ‘ Choose the programs you want to install’.Run the full version installer in Administrator mode(Rt.NET 2.0 must be installed prior to running the installer program executable. NET 3.5 in Windows 10 Program and Features/’Turn Widows features on or off ‘ then Check the box adjacent to. If installing the English version in a country different than the United States see the precautionary ‘Special Instructions:’ No te(in red) below.Digital signature date is Monday, April 7, 2014 12:09:33 PM.The full version installer: (English version).

