Because Games for Windows Live is an extension of the overall Live service, those with an Xbox Live account will already have a Games for Windows Live account at no extra cost, Microsoft said.

Despite Windows Live Essentials’ association with Windows 7 (it will be integrated into the forthcoming OS if you download and install it), you do not have to run Windows 7 to use Live Applications.

If the Windows Live ID you used to set up your account expires, even if you’ve got another email account on the books, Microsoft’s system reportedly deletes the email account and anything ...

Today I got around to checking on my Microsoft Live account. I see that I can enable two-factor authentication, but the directions in the account settings are a little ambiguous: 1.

Microsoft Tuesday expanded the capabilities of its Windows Live ID service by adding support for single sign-on for its Windows Live services and making it possible for users to sign up for an ID ...