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To understand the establishment of synchronization with Live Sync, we have chosen to present the stages of setting up a set of cases. We will synchronize a folder between a Windows machine and a Mac. In broad outline, the procedure is identical when using two machines on Windows. Do not worry, Microsoft has treated the ergonomics of configuration steps. At first, it is a bit confusing to have to go through a web browser to configure the device, but with a little practice, it quickly found its brands. Now to practice.
For Windows PC
Step 1: download, install and run the program.
- Download and install Windows Live Sync on your computer (by accepting the terms of use). This step should not pose any problems.
- The first time, the application does not start by default. Run Windows Live Sync by going to the Start menu (Windows Live / Windows Live Sync).
Step 2: Log
- If you have a Windows Live ID, log. Otherwise, click on "Create a new Windows Live ID. Note: If you have an MSN] or Hotmail, use your logins and passwords. If necessary, check the box for remembering the password, then click "Next". If all went well, a new icon now appears in the taskbar. Right-click it and select "Sync website.
Step 3: configure the directory synchronized
- Click on "Create a personal folder, select the computer that you then select the folder you want to synchronize (office / dossiersync in our case). To close the transaction, click "File synchronization here." Everything is finished (you can click "Skip this step and complete"). It only remains for you to reproduce these operations (few details) on another machine (a Mac in our example).
On the Mac side
Step 1: download, install and run the program.
- Download and install Windows Live Sync on your Mac The installation is done through a file. PKG (in not making a drag and drop into the Applications folder).
- Go to the menu "Applications" to run Windows Live Sync. By default, the program does not start automatically. Note: If all went well, you should see the Live Sync icon in the menu bar of Mac OS (two horizontal arrows).
Step 2: Log
- If you have a Windows Live ID login. Otherwise, click on "Create a new Windows Live ID. Note: If you have an MSN or Hotmail, use your logins and passwords. If necessary, check the box for remembering the password (remember my password) and then click Next. Now click on the Windows Live Sync and select "Sync Website. If you have not already done so, create the folder you want to sync or share. In our example, we will create a folder named "test" on the desktop.
Step 3: configure the directory synchronized
- We are entering the heart of the matter: select the folder sync which was created from the Windows machine. Then you will then indicate that the local location that you want to synchronize with this directory . To do this, click "Add Computer"
- Select the appropriate machine (the one on which you are working). It only remains to specify the local directory you want to synchronize This time, click "Folder Synchronization here (choose the automatic mode). Everything is finished, you can now test your first sync by placing a file in this folder!
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