The search box on Windows Live Toolbar makes it convenient to find anything you're looking for online. To get you the answer faster, the toolbar shows you the most popular queries as you type. You can also choose the kind of answers you want, such as news, images, or maps.

Custom buttons let you customize your Windows Live Toolbar to get the information you care about most, like movie reviews or airfare updates. Download custom buttons from Windows Live Gallery. (Don't see the custom button you want? It's easy to create your own.)

Whenever you highlight text such as an address or phone number, smart menus automatically appear. Smart menus offer shortcuts to more information—you can preview maps, weather forecasts, stock information, or even make a telephone call over the Web.

With one click, map all of the addresses on the web page you're viewing. Use the map button to find addresses for restaurants, pharmacies and stores. Get quick access to maps, driving directions, and aerial views with Windows Live Local.