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MSN Toolbar
Developer(s)Microsoft
Stable release
3.0.270.0 / May 22, 2008
Operating systemWindows XP, Windows Vista
TypeToolbar
LicenseFreeware
Websitehttp://toolbar.msn.com
For the original MSN Search Toolbar that was later rebranded as a Windows Live service, see Windows Live Toolbar.

MSN Toolbar (codename Salsa) is a toolbar designed as part of Microsoft's MSN range of services. The Final version was released May 22, 2008. The toolbar is powered by Silverlight, which allows additional features such as the drop-down MSN channel previews, showing the latest content from within the MSN portal without requiring the user to move from the internet page they are currently browsing. From the same preview pane users can also choose to search that part of the site.[1]

MSN Toolbar integrates the Live Search box. In additional to the traditional web search functions, MSN Toolbar also allows searching on other Live Search services such as Maps and Videos, and searching within a specific MSN channel. Additionally, when you perform a search query on another search engine, MSN Toolbar's search box will automatically populate itself should you wish to view results from Live Search.

MSN Toolbar also incorporate a breaking news feature. Whenever MSNBC releases a Breaking News story, the news button on the Toolbar lights up to alert the user of the breaking news.

System Requirements

  • 512 MB of RAM or more (Although could work well at 128 MB of RAM or more)
  • A 500 MHz processor or faster
  • Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (32-bit Version only) or Windows Vista
  • Microsoft Silverlight
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or later (32-bit Version only)
  • 30 MB of free hard disk space

MSN Search Toolbar

Main article: Windows Live Toolbar

Back in 2006, Microsoft decided to rename the original MSN Search Toolbar to the new Windows Live Toolbar, rebranding it as part of their Windows Live range of services. However on February 29, 2008, Microsoft released a beta version of their newly revamped MSN Toolbar.

See also

References

  1. ^ LiveSide.net: Microsoft to launch new MSN Toolbar beta - Powered by Silverlight 2008-02-29
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