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Only folders stored under the SkyDrive folder are included in the synchronization. You'll now need to move any folders you want to back up and sync to the new SkyDrive folder.
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The final "Fetch your files from anywhere" screen gives you the ability to access files on this PC from another computer. You can sync all of the folders under SkyDrive or just certain ones. You then determine what you want to sync. In my case, I set the SkyDrive folder under my Documents folder. But you can change this to a different location. The next screen confirms that your SkyDrive folder will be created under your Users folder. You'll then receive a Welcome to SkyDrive screen. You may see a message that SkyDrive is being updated to the latest version. Make sure to at least select SkyDrive from the list.Īfter the installation, select Microsoft SkyDrive from the Start menu, or the Start screen if you're using Windows 8.
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Installing Windows Essentials will prompt you to either install the entire suite or choose which applications you want.
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Otherwise, if you want to install the full Windows Essentials 2012 suite, open the Windows Essentials Web page and click on the Download now button. If you want to install just SkyDrive, open the SkyDrive desktop app for Windows page and click on the Download now button. You'll then be prompted to reboot your computer.Īfter your PC has rebooted, launch your browser. You may also find a Windows Live Mesh ActiveX control, which should be uninstalled as well. You can choose to remove them all since they can be reinstalled through the latest Windows Essentials 2012 suite. Windows will ask if you want to uninstall the entire suite or just certain components. Look for Windows Live Essentials in the Programs list and uninstall it.

You most likely installed Live Mesh as part of Microsoft's Windows Live Essentials 2011. Head to the Programs section in Control Panel. To do that, right-click on the Live Mesh icon in the Windows System tray and choose Exit from the popup menu. How do you switch from Live Mesh to SkyDrive? And what are the potential pitfalls? Let's go through the process.įirst, shut down Live Mesh on your PC. Microsoft's SkyDrive is one obvious choice since it already offers some, but not all, of the features of Live Mesh. So, where can you go if you're currently using Mesh to back up, store, and synchronize your files?Ī variety of online storage sites are available. Still using Windows Live Mesh? You won't be much longer.Ĭome Wednesday, the online storage and syncing service will draw its final breath, leaving Mesh users without a home.
