What is a Windows Live Toolbar?
The Windows Live Toolbar is a toolbar add-in offered as part of the Windows Live collection of web-based applications. Windows Live Toolbar is downloaded and installed as an additional toolbar on the Internet Explorer window. Using the Windows Live Toolbar can enhance your web browsing experience, providing Windows Live tools and sites at your fingertips.
Function The Windows Live Toolbar places mini versions of Windows Live applications into the Internet Explorer toolbar. The toolbar includes a Live Search bar, so users can search using the powerful Live Search search engine directly from the toolbar. Considerations In order to download the Windows Live Toolbar, you must be using a computer with Windows Vista or an updated version of XP. The Windows Live Toolbar is only compatible with Internet Explorer. It will not install on other web browsers such as Firefox or Google Chrome. Features Windows Live applications are available at a glance from the Windows Live Toolbar. Clicking the Mail button presents a preview your Windows Live inbox; clicking the MSN button drops down a list of top stories at MSN.com. Benefits The Windows Live Toolbar offers many beneficial tools. For example, the Map button will search the active window for any addresses or locations and offer to display a map of the location as well as driving directions. Fun Fact
