 It was very similar to Google Pack in that it allows users to discover, install, and maintain a number of Windows Live application programs.However, the original "Windows Live Essentials" was referred to as the website serving the purpose of allowing users to discover new Windows Live services.The "Windows Live Essentials" website was integrated tightly with "Windows Live Dashboard", an application which offers a view of the services the user already has and what new Windows Live software and services are available.