Windows Live Essentials require the following:

    * Operating system: Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (32-bit edition only), Windows Vista (32-bit or 64-bit editions), Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit editions), or Windows Server 2008.
      Note
      Windows Live Movie Maker and the slide show feature of Windows Live Photo Gallery are not supported on Windows XP.
    * Processor: 1 GHz or higher for Windows 7 or Windows Vista; 800 MHz or higher for Windows XP.
    * Memory: 512 MB of RAM for Windows 7 or Windows Vista; 128 MB (256 MB or more recommended) for Windows XP.
    * Resolution: Minimum 1024 x 768
    * Internet connection: Internet functionality requires dial-up or broadband Internet access (provided separately). Local or long-distance charges may apply.
    * Browser: Windows Live Toolbar requires Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, Internet Explorer 7, or Internet Explorer 8.
    * Graphics or video card: Windows Live Movie Maker requires a video card that supports DirectX 9.0 or higher, and Shader Model 2.0 or higher.

Additional requirements
The following components are needed for specific Windows Live programs, and may be installed for you if they’re not already on your computer.

    * For Writer: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 or higher*
    * For Photo Gallery: SQL 2005 Compact Edition and Windows Imaging Codecs*
    * For Photo Gallery and Movie Maker: Some components of DirectX9.

* Not required when installing on Windows 7 or Windows Vista.
Note
To install or uninstall Windows Live products, you must have administrator rights on the computer.