Microsoft developed MSN as a collection of online services and applications. MSN is now known by its new name, Windows Live. Available applications in Windows Live include Hotmail, Messenger, Contacts, Photo Gallery and SkyDrive. By default, every time you access the website for a specific Windows Live application on your Internet browser, you will land on the Windows Live sign-in page. You can bypass this sign-in page by changing your settings to log in automatically for the specific Windows Live application.