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Live MESH

Live Mesh beta edition –

Document assembled by Yves Cornil from the on-line help

Table des matières – Table of contentsTable des matières..............................................................................................................II

Get started.........................................................................................................................2

About Live Mesh.................................................................................................................2

About Live Mesh folders.....................................................................................................2

About the Live Mesh notifier...............................................................................................3View news about your mesh...........................................................................................................................................3View devices in your mesh...............................................................................................................................................3View folders in your mesh................................................................................................................................................3View system notifications................................................................................................................................................ 3Work offline, sign out, exit............................................................................................................................................... 3Version, help........................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Add a device.......................................................................................................................4To install the Live Mesh software on your PC.........................................................................................................4To install the Live Mesh software on your Mac......................................................................................................5

Sign in to Live Mesh automatically......................................................................................5

Work offline........................................................................................................................6

System requirements..........................................................................................................6Windows.................................................................................................................................................................................. 6Mac.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 7

Set up your mesh................................................................................................................8

Add a device.......................................................................................................................8

Add a folder........................................................................................................................8On your Mac............................................................................................................................................................................ 8On your PC............................................................................................................................................................................... 8On your Live Desktop.........................................................................................................................................................9

Add a file............................................................................................................................9On your computer................................................................................................................................................................9On your Live Desktop.........................................................................................................................................................9

Remove a device from your mesh.......................................................................................9To remove a device...........................................................................................................................................................10What happens to my folders if I remove a device?.............................................................................................10

About storage limits..........................................................................................................10How do I synchronize a folder between computers in my mesh but not with my Live Desktop?.10

Are there types of files or folders that I cannot share or synchronize?..............................11

Delete your Live Mesh account.........................................................................................12To delete your Live Mesh account.............................................................................................................................12

Uninstall the Live Mesh software......................................................................................12

Tips for a safer mesh.........................................................................................................13Share folders with people you trust..........................................................................................................................13Be cautious about sharing confidential information.........................................................................................13Enable the synchronization and Live Mesh Remote Desktop enhancements........................................14Require secure logon for computers running Windows Vista......................................................................14Sign out after using Live Mesh on a public or shared computer...................................................................14

Synchronize a folder.........................................................................................................15To synchronize a folder already in your mesh with a new computer........................................................15To verify that a folder is synchronized....................................................................................................................15

Delete a folder..................................................................................................................15To delete a folder from your Mac...............................................................................................................................16

What happens to my files if I delete a folder?...................................................................16If you delete the folder from your Live Desktop..................................................................................................16If you delete the folder from a computer................................................................................................................16

Delete a file.......................................................................................................................17To delete a file from your Live Desktop..................................................................................................................17To delete a file from your Mac.....................................................................................................................................17

Copy or move files between folders..................................................................................17To copy a file........................................................................................................................................................................17To move a file...................................................................................................................................................................... 18

Rename a folder...............................................................................................................18To rename a folder in Live Mesh................................................................................................................................18To rename a folder from your desktop....................................................................................................................18

About folder permissions..................................................................................................19To change a member's permissions..........................................................................................................................19

Change synchronization settings.......................................................................................20To change a folder's synchronization settings.....................................................................................................20To stop synchronizing a folder with all your devices and your Live Desktop........................................20

Troubleshoot synchronization...........................................................................................20Make sure the folder is a Live Mesh folder.............................................................................................................20Make sure your computer is online...........................................................................................................................20Make sure you're synchronizing files that are supported by Live Mesh...................................................21Make sure files have had enough time to synchronize.....................................................................................21Close the program you used to save a file..............................................................................................................21Make sure your folders are set to synchronize with your Live Desktop...................................................21Make sure you haven't exceeded your storage limit for your Live Desktop...........................................21Check your folder permissions....................................................................................................................................21Make sure another member didn't delete your file or folder........................................................................21Make sure your Live Mesh folders are set to synchronize with your device..........................................21Remove and then re-synchronize the folder.........................................................................................................21

Share informations with others.........................................................................................23

About Live Mesh news......................................................................................................23To view news for a single folder.................................................................................................................................23To view news for your entire mesh...........................................................................................................................23To post a message to a folder.......................................................................................................................................23

Share a folder. Invite members to a folder........................................................................23

About folder permissions..................................................................................................24

To change a member's permissions..........................................................................................................................24

Remove a member from a folder......................................................................................25To remove a member from a folder..........................................................................................................................25

See who has access to folders in your mesh......................................................................25

Post a message to a folder................................................................................................26

Send an instant message to a member..............................................................................26To send an instant message from the mesh bar:.................................................................................................26

Resolve synchronization conflicts......................................................................................27

Mesh Remote Desktop......................................................................................................28

What is Live Mesh Remote Desktop?................................................................................28

Using Live Mesh Remote Desktop.....................................................................................28Requirements for all computers.................................................................................................................................28Connect to your remote computer from a computer in your mesh............................................................29Connect to your remote computer from the web................................................................................................29Show desktop on remote computer..........................................................................................................................29Maximize the remote computer's desktop.............................................................................................................29Minimize the remote computer's desktop.............................................................................................................30Copy and paste between your remote computer and your local computer............................................30What if someone is using the remote computer to which I want to connect?........................................30What if someone wants to use the computer to which I am connected?..................................................30View a remote computer with dual-monitor display........................................................................................30Disconnect from your remote computer.................................................................................................................30

Disconnect from a remote computer.................................................................................30

Security tips for Live Mesh Remote Desktop.....................................................................31Enable the synchronization and Live Mesh Remote Desktop enhancements........................................31Protect your privacy by keeping the screen on your remote computer hidden....................................31Require secure logon for computers running Windows Vista......................................................................31

Troubleshoot Live Mesh Remote Desktop.........................................................................31Make sure the computer is turned on......................................................................................................................31Make sure the computer is in your mesh................................................................................................................31Make sure the computer isn't sleeping or hibernating.....................................................................................31Make sure the device isn't displaying a User Account Control prompt or logon screen...................32Make sure you've enabled the synchronization and Live Mesh Remote Desktop enhancements on the remote computer.......................................................................................................................................................32Check your Internet connection settings................................................................................................................32Check your firewall settings.........................................................................................................................................32To allow Live Mesh to communicate through Windows Firewall on Windows Vista:.......................32To allow Live Mesh to communicate through Windows Firewall on Windows XP:............................32Check your Windows Internet Explorer proxy settings...................................................................................32Update your video driver...............................................................................................................................................33To update a driver:........................................................................................................................................................... 33Exit Windows Media Center.........................................................................................................................................33Restart your computer....................................................................................................................................................33

Turn on ActiveX.................................................................................................................33

About your Live Desktop...................................................................................................35To access your Live Desktop:.......................................................................................................................................35

About Live Mesh software updates...................................................................................36

What happens if I remove a device or uninstall the Live Mesh software?..........................36

Troubleshoot installation..................................................................................................37Make sure you have administrator privileges for your Mac...........................................................................37Repair your disk permissions......................................................................................................................................37Uninstall the Live Mesh software, restart your computer, then reinstall.................................................37

About your Live Desktop...................................................................................................38To access your Live Desktop:.......................................................................................................................................38

Get started.

About Live Mesh

Live Mesh puts you at the center of your digital world, seamlessly connecting you to the people, devices, and information you care about—available wherever you happen to be.

* Have your devices work together. Add a device to your mesh by installing the Live Mesh software on your PC or your Mac so you can easily synchronize the information you need, making the most up-to-date versions of your files available on any of your devices.

* Access your information anywhere. Any information you put in your mesh is available from any of the devices in your mesh, including your Live Desktop. You can store up to 5 GB of files and folders on your Live Desktop, then access and share them from most web browsers.

* Add and share folders. You're here. Your colleague is there. But Live Mesh makes it almost as easy as if you were collaborating in the same office. Folders in your mesh are available from your Live Desktop and can be synchronized with all of your devices. Share folders with family and friends, or keep them private.

* Stay informed. With Live Mesh news, you can get quick access to the latest updates across your mesh. In shared folders, post and read messages and see who's changed what, and when.

About Live Mesh folders

In many ways, a Live Mesh folder is just like any other folder: It can store photos, documents, and other files. But unlike other folders, a Live Mesh folder can also be synchronized automatically with other devices in your mesh, accessed from any computer or mobile phone connected to the Internet, and easily shared with others.

With a few exceptions, any folder on your device can become a Live Mesh folder. Add a folder to your mesh, and the folder icon will turn blue Live Mesh folder icon - synchronized, indicating that the folder and its contents have been added and are being synchronized.

Whenever you open a Live Mesh folder, you'll see the Live Mesh bar along the right side of the folder window. The mesh bar gives you a view of what's happening with this folder across your mesh. Learn more about the Live Mesh bar.

To see all of your Live Mesh folders:

* Click link to go to your Live Desktop Go to your Live Desktop.

–or–

* Open the notifier (Appears when you click the Live Mesh icon in the notification area of your Windows taskbar and gives you quick access to the folders, computers, and news in your mesh.) then click the Folders icon Folders, and then click Manage folders.

About the Live Mesh notifier

The Live Mesh notifier is the gateway to the folders, devices, and news in your mesh. You can open the notifier by clicking the Live Mesh icon Live Mesh icon in the notification area of your Windows taskbar on your computer or in the lower right-hand corner of your Live Desktop (The online location in which your Live Mesh folders are stored, so you can access them from the web.).

The notifier gives you convenient access to the following resources:

View news about your meshClick the News icon News at the bottom of the notifier to stay informed about changes to folders in your mesh—when someone is added to a folder, adds or edits a file, posts a message, and so on. The notifier shows recent news items about your Live Mesh folders. To see all news items, click View all news. Learn more about Live Mesh News.

View devices in your meshClick the Devices icon Devices at the bottom of the notifier to see all the devices in your mesh and their online status. The computer you're currently using is shown in bold.To access your Live Desktop or connect to a remote computer using Live Mesh Remote Desktop, click Connect to device.To rename, remove, or add a device, click Manage devices.

View folders in your meshClick the Folders icon Folders at the bottom of the notifier to see all the folders in your mesh. Folders synchronized with the computer you're using will appear in blue Live Mesh folder icon - synchronized. Unsynchronized folders will appear fadedLive Mesh folder icon - not synchronized. You'll also be able to see how many people are currently in each folder.Click a folder to open it. Or click Manage folders to work with all your Live Mesh folders in Windows Explorer.

View system notificationsIf there are actions you can take to update or enhance the Live Mesh software on your computer, a System notifications icon System notifications will appear at the bottom of the notifier. Click it to view the notifications.

Work offline, sign out, exitClick your name at the top of the notifier to access these options:

* Work offline. Continue to work with and edit files in Live Mesh folders on your computer, even when you're not connected to the Internet. Learn more about working offline.

* Sign out. Log out of Live Mesh if you're at a public or shared computer and have finished using the service.

* Exit. Closes the Live Mesh software on your computer, then closes the notifier and removes it from your taskbar. To reopen the Live Mesh software and restore the notifier in your taskbar, click Start, click All Programs, then click Live Mesh. You'll need to sign in again using your Windows Live ID (The user name and password you use to sign in to any Windows Live, MSN, or Office Live sites and services. If you have a Passport Network, Hotmail, or Windows Live Messenger account, you can use it as your Windows Live ID.) .

Version, helpClick the blue question-mark icon to access these options:

* Version. Displays version information for the Live Mesh software installed on your computer.

* Help. Get assistance using Live Mesh, including answers to frequently asked questions and ways to contact Microsoft for additional support.

Add a device

To synchronize files and folders across multiple devices—such as your home computer and work laptop—you'll need to add each device to your mesh. You can do this by downloading and installing the Live Mesh software on each device you want to add.

To install the Live Mesh software on your PC 1. Click link to go to the Live Mesh website Go to the Live Mesh website and sign in using your Windows Live ID (The user name and password you use to sign in to any Windows Live, MSN, or Office Live sites and services. If you have a Passport Network, Hotmail, or Windows Live Messenger account, you can use it as your Windows Live ID.) .

2. On the Devices page, click Add Device

3. Use the drop-down menu to select your operating system, then click Install.

4. Follow the instructions to download and install the Live Mesh software.

5. Once installation is complete, you'll be asked to sign in again using your Windows Live ID.

6. In the Add Device dialog box, type a personalized name for your computer (or use the default name, which is your computer name). If you're running Windows Vista, leave the Enable synchronization and Live Mesh Remote Desktop enhancements check box selected.

7. Click Add Device.

Now you're ready to begin synchronizing your Live Mesh folders to your computer. Once you've installed the software on your PC, Live Mesh will also:

* Open the Live Mesh notifier.

* Add a Live Mesh icon Live Mesh icon to the notification area of your Windows taskbar. Click it to open the notifier and access news, folders, and other computers in your mesh.

Notes

* Enabling the synchronization and Live Mesh Remote Desktop enhancements on each Windows Vista computer in your mesh will help offer better performance and a more secure connection. Learn more.

* To enable the synchronization and Live Mesh Remote Desktop enhancements, you must be logged in to Windows Vista as an administrator (A type of user account that allows complete access to the computer, including the ability to install programs and manage other user accounts.) .

* Once you install the Live Mesh software on your computer, the Live Mesh service will notify you periodically of updates to the software on your computer. Learn more.

To install the Live Mesh software on your Mac 1. Click link to go to the Live Mesh website Go to the Live Mesh website and sign in using your Windows Live ID.

2. On the Devices page, click Add Device

3. In the drop-down menu, select Mac OS X version 10.5 (Leopard), then click Install.

4. In the Live Mesh window that opens after the download is complete, drag the Live Mesh icon into your Applications folder.

5. Double-click the Applications folder, then double-click Live Mesh.

6. In the Sign In dialog box, sign in using your Windows Live ID.

7. In the Add Device to Live Mesh dialog box, type a name for your device, then click Add Device.

Now you're ready to begin synchronizing your Live Mesh folders with your Mac. Once you've installed the Live Mesh software, a Live Mesh status icon Live Mesh status icon will be added to the menu bar on your Mac. Click it to open the Live Mesh notifier and get access to news, folders, and other devices in your mesh.

To add Live Mesh to the Dock, drag Live Mesh from the Applications folder into the Dock. Or, with the Live Mesh application open, press and hold CONTROL while clicking the Live Mesh icon Live Mesh icon in the Dock, then click Keep in Dock. If you have a right-click-enabled mouse, you can also right-click the Live Mesh icon in the Dock, then click Keep in Dock.

To set up Live Mesh to start automatically when you log in to your Mac, in the Dock, press and hold CONTROL while clicking the Live Mesh icon Live Mesh icon, then click Open at Login. If you have a right-click-enabled mouse, you can also right-click the Live Mesh icon in the Dock, then click Open at Login.

Notes

* During the installation process, you might be prompted to log in as an administrator.

* After you install the Live Mesh software on your Mac, you'll notice a Live Mesh disk-image icon on your desktop. It isn't needed after installation. You can eject it by dragging the icon into the Trash.

* Once you install the Live Mesh software on your Mac, the Live Mesh service will notify you periodically of updates to the software on your device

Sign in to Live Mesh automatically

You can have Live Mesh sign you in automatically either whenever you open the program or whenever you log on to Windows, giving you immediate access to your shared folders. However, we recommend this option only if you're using a private computer. If you use a public or shared computer, others can access your account if you select Remember my password.

To set up Live Mesh to sign you in automatically:

1. In the Live Mesh sign-in window, enter your Windows Live ID (The user name and password you use to sign in to any Windows Live, MSN, or Office Live sites and services. If you have a Passport Network, Hotmail, or Windows Live Messenger account, you can use it as your Windows Live ID.) .

2. Select the Sign me in automatically check box. The Remember me and Remember my password check boxes will be selected automatically. Your selections will take effect the next time you start Windows.

Work offline

You can continue to work with and edit files in Live Mesh folders on your computer, even when you're not connected to the Internet. Any changes you make to a synchronized

folder will automatically update across your mesh the next time you connect to the Internet.

However, when you're offline, you won't be able to:

* Create a new Live Mesh folder

* Synchronize a folder

* Change synchronization settings for a folder

* Share a folder with someone

* Add to or edit the list of members of a folder

* See which members are currently in a folder

* Use Live Mesh Remote Desktop to connect to your other computers

You can maximize your Live Mesh experience—with access to all features and services—by remaining online and signed in whenever possible.

Note

To use Live Mesh, you need a Windows Live ID (The user name and password you use to sign in to any Windows Live, MSN, or Office Live sites and services. If you have a Passport Network, Hotmail, or Windows Live Messenger account, you can use it as your Windows Live ID.) .

System requirements

You can use any computer with a broadband Internet connection or any web-enabled mobile phone to access your Live Desktop (The online location in which your Live Mesh folders are stored, so you can access them from the web.).

To add a device to your mesh, you'll need to download and install the Live Mesh software. Each type of device has different system requirements:

WindowsOperating system Windows Vista or Microsoft Windows XP

Service Pack 2Processor 800 MHz or higherMemory 1 GB or more of RAMHard drive 25 MB of available hard disk spaceBrowser Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or later,

Firefox 2.0 or later, or Safari 3.0 or laterInternet connection Broadband Internet connectionDisplay 1024 x 768 minimum display size

MacOperating system Mac OS X version 10.5 (Leopard) or laterProcessor IntelMemory 512 MB or more of RAMHard drive 25 MB of available hard disk spaceBrowser Safari 3.0 or later or Firefox 2.0 or laterInternet connection Broadband Internet connectionDisplay 1024 x 768 minimum display sizeTo use Live Mesh, you need a Windows Live ID (The user name and password you use to sign in to any Windows Live, MSN, or Office Live sites and services. If you have a Passport

Network, Hotmail, or Windows Live Messenger account, you can use it as your Windows Live ID.) .

Set up your mesh.

Add a device

To synchronize files and folders across multiple devices—such as your home computer and work laptop—you'll need to add each device to your mesh. You can do this by downloading and installing the Live Mesh software on each device you want to add.

Add a folder

You can create or add a folder to your mesh from either your computer or your Live Desktop (The online location in which your Live Mesh folders are stored, so you can access them from the web.) .

On your MacIf you've added your Mac to your mesh, you can use either of these methods to add a folder:

1. Open the notifier (Appears when you click the Live Mesh status icon in the menu bar of your Mac and gives you quick access to folders, news, and computers in your mesh.) , then click New Folder.

2. In the New Folder dialog box, type a name for the new folder, then select a location for it on your Mac.

3. Click OK.

–or–

1. Open the notifier, then click Add Existing Folder.

2. In the Add Existing Folder dialog box, select the folder you want to add, then click Open.

3. Click OK.

On your PC 1. Make sure you've added your computer to your mesh.

2. Right-click the folder you want to add, then click Add folder to Live Mesh.

3. In the Add folder to Live Mesh dialog box, type a name for the folder (or keep the folder's original name), then click OK. The folder's color will change to blue Live Mesh folder icon - synchronized and will appear on—and be synchronized with—your Live Desktop.

–or–

1. Open the notifier (Appears when you click the Live Mesh icon in the notification area of your Windows taskbar and gives you quick access to the folders, computers, and news in your mesh.) , click the Folders icon Folders, and then click Manage folders.

2. In the Live Mesh Folders window, right-click, then click Live Mesh Options, and then click Create folder in Live Mesh.

3. In the New Folder dialog box, type a name for the new folder, then click Browse to choose where on your computer you'd like to store the folder. (The default location is your desktop.)

On your Live DesktopIf you haven't yet added your computer to your mesh (or don't want to), you can use this method to create a folder on just your Live Desktop.

1. Click link to go to your Live Desktop Go to your Live Desktop, then double-click Create new folder.

2. In the New Folder dialog box, type a name for the new folder, then click OK.

Notes

* To use Live Mesh, you need a Windows Live ID (The user name and password you use to sign in to any Windows Live, MSN, or Office Live sites and services. If you have a Passport Network, Hotmail, or Windows Live Messenger account, you can use it as your Windows Live ID.) .

* Folders will appear in the notifier on your Mac with a faded icon Live Mesh folder - unsynchronized until you synchronize them with your Mac. To synchronize the folder with your Mac, click the folder's icon in the notifier. Learn more about synchronizing a folder with devices in your mesh.

* You can add subfolders to Live Mesh folders just as you would with any other folder. However, keep in mind that a subfolder will be synchronized and shared using the same settings as the folder you've added it to.

Add a file

Make your photos, documents, and other files available from any computer in your mesh. You can also share them with friends, family, and co-workers—all by adding the files you want to synchronize and share to a Live Mesh folder. Here's how to add files:

On your computerOnce you've added a computer to Live Mesh, you can create Live Mesh folders and add files to them from anywhere on your computer. You can:

* Save a new file directly to a Live Mesh folder.

–or–

* Copy and paste or drag and drop files into a Live Mesh folder on your computer.

On your Live Desktop 1. Click link to go to your web desktop Go to your Live Desktop.

2. Open a folder, then click Upload file.

3. In the Choose file dialog box, select the file you want to add, then click Open.

Remove a device from your mesh

If you no longer want to synchronize your folders with a device or use Live Mesh Remote Desktop to connect to that device, you can remove the device from your mesh.

To remove a device 1. Click link to go to your Devices page Go to your Devices page, then click the device you want to remove.

2. Click the Options menu next to the device's name, then click Remove device from Live Mesh. You can then uninstall the Live Mesh software if you like.

What happens to my folders if I remove a device?None of the folders in your mesh will be deleted when you remove a device. Folders will remain on your device, and you'll continue to have full access to the files in those folders. And you can always access and work with folders in your mesh from your Live Desktop (The online location in which your Live Mesh folders are stored, so you can access them from the web.) . However, once you remove your device from your mesh, you'll no longer be able to:

* Synchronize folders with that device

* Use that device to share and synchronize changes with other members

About storage limits

Live Mesh offers 5 gigabytes (GB) of free storage for files on your Live Desktop (The online location in which your Live Mesh folders are stored, so you can access them from the web.) . That's equivalent to about 2,000 high-resolution photographs. Your storage use is based on the size of all the files stored on or synchronized with your Live Desktop, including files added to your folders by other members. You can see how much space you're using and your storage limit from either your Click link to go to your Live Desktop Live Desktop or your Click link to go to your Devices page Devices page.

If you approach your storage limit, you'll see a message on your Live Desktop. If you go over your limit, Live Mesh will stop synchronizing files with your Live Desktop until you clear out some space. You'll see placeholder files (file names will appear in italics, with a .wlx file extension) on your Live Desktop and in your folders for any files you attempt to add after reaching your limit.

How will I know if I've exceeded my Live Desktop storage limit?

* If you're in the process of adding files or synchronizing a folder on your Live Desktop, you'll see a message.

* Your storage limit will show 100% the next time you sign in to Live Mesh.

How do I synchronize a folder between computers in my mesh but not with my Live Desktop? 1. From the Live Desktop, open the folder.

2. In the mesh bar (Appears when you open a Live Mesh folder, allowing you to invite and remove members, read and post news items, and change synchronization settings.) , click Synchronized Devices, then click Manage.

3. In the Change Synchronization dialog box, select Live Desktop, then click Never with this device.

4. Click OK.

Notes

* If you stop synchronizing a folder with your Live Desktop, that folder will continue to synchronize with other Windows computers in your mesh, according to your synchronization settings, but files in the folder will no longer synchronize with any Mac computers your mesh.

* Live Mesh folders will continue to synchronize among Windows computers in your mesh even if you exceed your storage limit for your Live Desktop. However, any files you add to those folders after reaching your storage limit will not synchronize with your Live Desktop or with any Mac computers in your mesh until you clear out some space on your Live Desktop.

* Files in shared folders on the Live Desktop count only toward the folder creator's storage limit.

Are there types of files or folders that I cannot share or synchronize?

You cannot synchronize or share the following with Live Mesh:

* Files containing obscene or copyrighted material. Copying or sharing unauthorized materials, including materials that you did not create or you do not have the rights necessary for use, is a violation of the Windows Live terms of use. See the Microsoft Copyright Notice and FAQ.

* Files whose names begin with a tilde (~)

* desktop.ini

* thumbs.db

* Hidden files

* Windows Systems folders

* Your Desktop directory folder (for example, C:\users\[myusername]\Desktop on Windows Vista or C:\Documents and Settings\[myusername]\Desktop on Windows XP)

* Files and folders stored on removable media (such as an external hard drive, flash drive, or USB drive)

* Files and folders stored on mapped network drives

Live Mesh also blocks files that have the following file extensions:

* .bak

* .gfs

* .lnk

* .mbf

* .mny

* .mpc

* .pst

* .sav

* .tmp

* .wlx

* .laccdb

Delete your Live Mesh account

You can delete your Live Mesh account at any time. When you delete your account, all Live Mesh folders that you've synchronized with your devices and shared with other people will remain on your and their computers. However, you'll no longer be able to:

* Access your Live Desktop (The online location in which your Live Mesh folders are stored, so you can access them from the web.)

* Keep folders synchronized with other devices

* Share and synchronize changes to files with other members

* Delete files from members' devices

* Use Live Mesh Remote Desktop to connect to your other computers

If you decide to sign up for Live Mesh again in the future, you'll need to add each of your devices, then add and synchronize folders to Live Mesh as you did when you first signed up. If you were sharing Live Mesh folders with others, you'll need to add them again to your folders or ask them to add you again to their folders.

To delete your Live Mesh account 1. Click link to go to your Devices page Go to your Devices page, click your name at the upper right-hand corner, then click Delete account.

2. On the Delete this Live Mesh account? page, click Delete Account.

Once you've deleted your account, you can then uninstall the Live Mesh software.

Note : Deleting your Live Mesh account will not delete your Windows Live ID.

Uninstall the Live Mesh softwareFor Windows Vista

1. On the taskbar, click Start, then click Control Panel.

2. Under Programs, click Uninstall a program.

3. Double-click Live Mesh.

4. Click Yes.

5. Restart your computer.

Note If you enabled the synchronization and Live Mesh Remote Desktop enhancements, you must be logged in to Windows Vista as an administrator (A type of user account that allows complete access to the computer, including

the ability to install programs and manage other user accounts.) in order to uninstall the Live Mesh software.

For Microsoft Windows XP

1. On the taskbar, click Start, then click Control Panel.

2. Double-click Add or Remove Programs.

3. Under Currently installed programs, click Live Mesh, and then click Remove.

4. Click Yes.

5. Restart your computer.

What happens to my folders if I uninstall the Live Mesh software?

None of the folders in your mesh will be deleted if you uninstall the Live Mesh software. Folders will remain on your device, and you'll continue to have full access to them. However, any changes you make to folders on this device will no longer synchronize with your Live Desktop (The online location in which your Live Mesh folders are stored, so you can access them from the web.) , with other devices in your mesh, or with members' devices.

Note After you uninstall the Live Mesh software, the device will continue to appear on your Live Mesh Devices page until you remove the device from your mesh.

Tips for a safer mesh

Live Mesh makes it easy for you to synchronize and share information with others and access your computers from virtually anywhere. Your mesh is password-protected with your Windows Live ID (The user name and password you use to sign in to any Windows Live, MSN, or Office Live sites and services. If you have a Passport Network, Hotmail, or Windows Live Messenger account, you can use it as your Windows Live ID.) , so only you have access to it. When you share a folder with family and friends, they sign in with their own Windows Live ID to access it. All file transfers are protected using Secure Socket Layers (SSL), the same technology your online bank uses.

Follow these tips to help protect the privacy of your mesh.

Share folders with people you trustMake sure you know the people with whom you're sharing a folder. Even if someone joins a folder as a reader (Member who can only open and view files in a shared folder.) , that person can still copy files to other locations or distribute them to other people.

If you'd like to stop sharing a folder with someone, you can always remove the person as a member. Note, however, that the folder remains on the removed member's computer, but any future changes to the folder will not be synchronized. Even if you delete the folder from your mesh, it will remain on the member's devices.

Be cautious about sharing confidential informationOnce you've shared a folder with someone, they can easily copy and distribute files from the folder to other people. Make sure your shared folders don't contain personal, financial, or business information that you want to keep private.

Keep your remote computer's screen hidden when you use Live Mesh Remote Desktop

By default, the screen on your remote computer is blacked out to protect your privacy while you work. If you'd like it to be visible, in the mesh bar (Appears when you connect

to a remote computer using Live Mesh and provides quick links to unlock a remote computer and change other settings for your connection.) , click Show desktop on remote device.

Enable the synchronization and Live Mesh Remote Desktop enhancementsIf you're running Windows Vista and you plan to use Live Mesh Remote Desktop to connect remotely to computers in your mesh, make sure you enable the synchronization and Live Mesh Remote Desktop enhancements. Doing this helps ensure the best performance and a more secure connection.

Require secure logon for computers running Windows VistaYou can help ensure a more secure experience if you require secure logon for all user accounts on your computers running Windows Vista. Here's how:

1. Make sure you're logged in to Windows Vista as an administrator (A type of user account that allows complete access to the computer, including the ability to install programs and manage other user accounts.) .

2. Click Start, then click Control Panel.

3. Double-click User Accounts, then click Manage User Accounts.

4. Click the Advanced tab, select the Require users to press Ctrl+Alt+Delete check box, and then click OK.

Sign out after using Live Mesh on a public or shared computerYou can use a public computer at a library or Internet café to access your Live Desktop (The online location in which your Live Mesh folders are stored, so you can access them from the web.) . But if you don't sign out after finishing your session, everyone else can access your Live Desktop, too. Don't let a stranger gain access to your mesh. When you're done with your session, be sure to click Sign out in the upper right-hand corner of any page on the Live Mesh website.

Sync and work with folders.

Synchronize a folder

Make sure you always have the latest versions of your files available on all your computers by synchronizing your folders.

First, you'll need to add each device to your mesh. Even with just one device in your mesh, you can start adding Live Mesh folders that automatically synchronize with your Live Desktop (The online location in which your Live Mesh folders are stored, so you can access them from the web.) .

Then, when you add more computers, you can synchronize each Live Mesh folder with each new computer. You'll need to do this only once, after you add the computer, and then the folders will automatically synchronize thereafter.

To synchronize a folder already in your mesh with a new computerWhen you first add a computer to your mesh, any folders already in your mesh will appear as faded folder shortcut icons on your computer's desktop. To synchronize any of these folders with the computer, either double-click the icon or right-click the icon and click Sync with this computer. You can then rename the folder and choose a different location than the desktop for the folder. If you don't want to synchronize a folder with the computer, you can delete the icon from the desktop.

You can also:

1. Once you've added the computer, open the notifier (Appears when you click the Live Mesh icon in the notification area of your Windows taskbar and gives you quick access to the folders, computers, and news in your mesh.) , click the Folders icon Folders, and then click Manage folders. In the Live Mesh Folders window, any existing folders in your mesh will appear under Not synchronized with this computer, with a faded folder icon Live Mesh folder icon - not synchronized.

2. Double-click the folder you want to synchronize. In the Synchronize Folder dialog box, choose a location for the folder on your computer (the default location is your desktop), then click OK. The folder will reappear under Synchronized with this computer.

Note Depending on how many files are in a folder, the size of each file, and the speed of your Internet connection, it may take a while for all of the files in a folder to synchronize the first time. Files will be unavailable until they're fully synchronized.

To verify that a folder is synchronizedOn your computer, locate the folder. The folder's color should be blue Live Mesh folder icon - synchronized, and you should also see the folder on your Live Desktop.

Delete a folder

You can delete a folder from your mesh, or you can delete a folder from a device.

Deleting a folder from your mesh removes the folder from your Live Desktop (The online location in which your Live Mesh folders are stored, so you can access them from the web.) and stops synchronizing the folder with your devices and with any members' devices. It does not delete the folder from those devices.

Deleting a folder from a device deletes it from that device only. It does not delete it from your Live Desktop, from other devices in your mesh, or from members' devices. The

folder will remain on those devices and continue to synchronize with them. And you can always synchronize the folder again if you like.

To delete a folder from your mesh

1. Click link to go to your Live Desktop Go to your Live Desktop and locate the folder you want to delete.

2. Hold down CONTROL while you click the folder, then click Delete.

3. In the Delete "[folder name]" from my mesh dialog box, click Delete.

Note : If you have a right-click-enabled mouse, you can also right-click a folder on your Live Desktop, then click Delete.

To delete a folder from your Mac

* Drag the folder into the Trash.

Note: If you have a right-click-enabled mouse, you can also right-click a folder on your Mac, then click Move to Trash.

Notes

* Deleting a subfolder deletes it everywhere—from your computer, from other computers in your mesh, from any members' computers, and from your Live Desktop. However, if you delete a subfolder accidentally, you can recover it from the Trash on your Mac. If the subfolder was only on your Live Desktop, the subfolder and its files will be permanently deleted.

* You may need different permissions to perform this folder action. Learn more about Live Mesh folder permissions.

What happens to my files if I delete a folder?

In many cases, you can recover files from a folder you've deleted, depending on the method you used to delete that folder.

If you delete the folder from your Live DesktopIf you were synchronizing the folder with a computer, upon deletion the folder will remain on that computer. However, any changes you make to it will no longer synchronize with other computers.

If you were storing the folder only on your Live Desktop (The online location in which your Live Mesh folders are stored, so you can access them from the web.) , the folder and its files will be permanently deleted.

If you delete the folder from a computerDeleting a folder from a computer deletes it from that computer only. The folder and its files will remain on your Live Desktop, on other computers in your mesh, and on members' computers, giving you multiple ways to access the folder and its files again.

You can also recover the folder from the Trash on your Mac:

* From the Dock, click the Trash icon. Drag the folder out of the Trash and onto your desktop.

Note: Deleting a subfolder deletes it everywhere—from your computer, from other computers in your mesh, from any members' computers, and from your Live Desktop.

However, if you delete a subfolder accidentally, you can recover it from the Trash on your Mac. If the subfolder was only on your Live Desktop, the subfolder and its files will be permanently deleted.

Delete a file

You can delete a file from a Live Mesh folder just as you would from any other folder. And if you accidentally delete a file from a synchronized folder, either from your Live Desktop (The online location in which your Live Mesh folders are stored, so you can access them from the web.) or from your Mac, you can recover it from the Trash.

To delete a file from your Live Desktop 1. From your Live Desktop, open the folder containing the file you want to delete.

2. Hold down CONTROL while you click the folder, then click Delete.

3. Click OK.

Note If you have a right-click-enabled mouse, you can also right-click a file on your Live Desktop, then click Delete.

Warning

If you or a member deletes a file that exists only on the Live Desktop, the file will be permanently deleted. To make sure you don't lose the file, copy it to a nonshared folder on your device.

To delete a file from your Mac * Drag the file into the Trash.

Note: If you have a right-click-enabled mouse, you can also right-click a file on your Mac, then click Move to Trash.

Warning : You may need different permissions to perform this folder action. Learn more about Live Mesh folder permissions.

Copy or move files between folders

You can copy or move files between Live Mesh folders on your Mac exactly the same ways you copy or move files between other folders:

To copy a file 1. Hold down CONTROL while clicking the file, and then click Copy "[file name]".

2. Open the destination folder.

3. Press and hold CONTROL while clicking inside the destination folder, then click Paste Item.

Note: If you have a right-click-enabled mouse, you can also right-click the file to select copy and paste options.

To move a file * Drag and drop the file between Live Mesh folders, or between a Live Mesh folder and any other folder.

Note : If you move a file from a synchronized folder to a folder you haven't synchronized, the file will no longer be synchronized or shared with other members or devices in your mesh.

Notes

* The ability to copy or move files between folders on your Live Desktop (The online location in which your Live Mesh folders are stored, so you can access them from the web.) is coming soon.


Rename a folder

Each folder in Live Mesh can have two names:

* The folder name in Live Mesh. This name can only be changed from the Live Desktop and is the name always displayed in the mesh bar (Appears when you open a Live Mesh folder, allowing you to invite and remove members, read and post news items, and change synchronization settings.) , the notifier (Appears when you click the Live Mesh icon in the notification area of your Windows taskbar and gives you quick access to the folders, computers, and news in your mesh.) , and news for every device.

* The folder name on your device. If you synchronize a folder with a device, then you may need to give it a different name on your device so you can distinguish it from other folders with the same name.

These two names can be identical, but there are occasions when they may be different. For example, imagine if three friends share folders named "Photos" with you. On the Live Desktop, you'll see three different folders named "Photos" and, because others are sharing these folders, you don't want to change the folder name in Live Mesh. However, if you try to synchronize all three folders with a device, you may need to change the folder names on that device so you can save the folders to the same location or easily identify each folder.

To rename a folder in Live Mesh 1. Go to your web desktop Go to your Live Desktop and locate the folder you want to rename.

2. Right-click the folder, then click Rename.

3. In the text box below the folder icon, type a new name for the folder, then press ENTER.

Note If you rename a synchronized folder in Live Mesh, the new folder name will appear on other synchronized devices only in the mesh bar once you open the folder on those devices.

To rename a folder from your desktopThis feature is not currently available. If you rename a synchronized folder from a Windows computer, rather than from your Live Desktop, the folder will stop synchronizing with your Live Desktop.

Note You may need different permissions to perform this folder action.

About folder permissions

You can limit the types of changes others can make to your shared folders. For example, you may not want certain members to be able to delete files or invite people you don't know to join the folder.

When you invite others to share a folder, you can choose which level of access to give them:

* Creator: The creator of the folder. Can create, read, update, and delete files; add, remove, or change permissions for members; and choose to stop synchronizing a folder with the Live Desktop. This permission cannot be changed.

* Owner: Can create, read, update, and delete files as well as add, remove, or change permissions for members.

* Contributor: Can create, read, update, and delete files but cannot add, remove, or change permissions for members.

* Reader: Can only open and view files. (Readers will see a notification at the top of the Live Mesh bar (Appears when you open a Live Mesh folder, allowing you to invite and remove members, read and post news items, and change synchronization settings.) indicating that the folder is read-only.)

If you're the creator or an owner of a folder, you can change another member's permissions at any time.

To change a member's permissions 1. Open the folder.

2. In the mesh bar, click Members, and then click Manage.

3. In the Manage Members dialog box, locate the member whose permissions you want to change, then use the corresponding drop-down menu under Permissions to select a different level.

4. Click OK.

You can also access the Manage Members dialog box by right-clicking a Live Mesh folder on your computer, then clicking Live Mesh Options, and then clicking Manage members in Live Mesh folder.

Notes

* If a member's permissions are changed either to or from reader, the folder may stop synchronizing with Live Mesh. To resynchronize the folder, open the notifier (Appears when you click the Live Mesh icon in the notification area of your Windows taskbar and gives you quick access to the folders, computers, and news in your mesh.) , click the Folders icon, and then click the folder name.


Change synchronization settings

You can change how and when a Live Mesh folder synchronizes with devices in your mesh—including your Live Desktop (The online location in which your Live Mesh folders are stored, so you can access them from the web.) —right from the folder.

To change a folder's synchronization settings 1. Open the folder.

2. In the mesh bar (Appears when you open a Live Mesh folder, allowing you to invite and remove members, read and post news items, and change synchronization settings.) , click Synchronized Devices, then click Settings.

3. In the Change Synchronization dialog box, select a device, then choose a synchronization option:

* When files are added or modified: Automatically synchronizes a folder with the device whenever files are added to the folder or changes to a file are saved.

* Never with this device: Stops synchronizing the folder with the device.

4. Click OK.

Notes

* If you stop synchronizing a folder with your Live Desktop, that folder will continue to synchronize with other Windows PCs in your mesh, according to your synchronization settings, but files in the folder will no longer synchronize with any Mac computers in your mesh.

* Not all synchronization options are available. Some are early peeks at features under development.

To stop synchronizing a folder with all your devices and your Live Desktop 1. Click link to go to your Live Desktop Go to your Live Desktop.

2. Right-click the folder you want to stop synchronizing, then click Delete.

This will delete the folder from your Live Desktop and stop synchronizing it with all your devices and members' devices, but won't delete it from any devices.


Troubleshoot synchronization

If you're unable to synchronize your folders, try these steps:

Make sure the folder is a Live Mesh folderOnly Live Mesh folders will synchronize across all your devices. For more information, see Add a folder.

Make sure your computer is onlineYou won't be able to synchronize updates to your Live Mesh folders if you're not connected to the Internet. See Troubleshoot connectivity and sign-in for more help with connectivity issues.

Make sure you're synchronizing files that are supported by Live MeshLive Mesh blocks certain files, depending on their location and type. Learn more about files you cannot share or synchronize.

Make sure files have had enough time to synchronizeWhen a file is actively synchronizing, it will be unavailable. Wait a few moments for the file to finish synchronizing, then try to open it. You can view synchronization progress in the Devices pane of the notifier (Appears when you click the Live Mesh icon in the notification area of your Windows taskbar and gives you quick access to the folders, computers, and news in your mesh.) .

Note Files synchronize only once they're closed. If you and someone else are editing the same file simultaneously and want to see each other's changes, you must save and close the file to synchronize changes, then reopen it.

Close the program you used to save a fileA file may not start synchronizing until you have closed the program in which the file was last saved. For example, after editing a Microsoft Word file, you must also exit Word.

Make sure your folders are set to synchronize with your Live DesktopIf you stop synchronizing a folder with your Live Desktop, that folder will also stop synchronizing with your Mac.

Make sure you haven't exceeded your storage limit for your Live DesktopLive Mesh offers 5 gigabytes (GB) of storage for files on your Live Desktop. If you go over your limit, Live Mesh will stop synchronizing files with your Live Desktop until you clear out some space. Learn more about storage limits.You can also choose to synchronize folders between computers in your mesh but not with your Live Desktop. For more information, see About peer-to-peer synchronization.

Check your folder permissionsIf you're sharing a folder with other people, and your permission level is set to reader (Member who can only open and view files in a shared folder.) , any changes you make to files in that folder will not appear on your Live Desktop or on other members' devices. In addition, if an creator (Member who created the folder; can create, read, update, and delete files; manage folder membership, and stop synchronizing a folder with the Live Desktop. This permission level cannot be changed.) , owner (Member who can create, read, update, and delete files as well as manage folder membership.) or contributor (Member who can create, read, update, and delete files but cannot manage folder membership.) edits a file you've changed, your changes will be overwritten. You can recover your version of the file from the Recycle Bin on your computer.

Make sure another member didn't delete your file or folderIf you're sharing a folder with other people, depending on their permissions, they can also delete files and folders you've invited them to share. Most of the time, these deletions are recoverable. Learn more about deleting a file and deleting a folder.

Note You can prevent another member from deleting a shared file or folder by changing their permissions.

Make sure your Live Mesh folders are set to synchronize with your deviceIf you changed a folder's synchronization settings, that might be why you're unable to access it from a particular device in your mesh. See Change synchronization settings for more information.

Remove and then re-synchronize the folder 1. Open the notifier, click the Folders icon Folders, then click Manage folders.

2. Right-click the folder that isn't synchronizing, then click Delete.

3. In the Delete Folder dialog box, click Delete. The folder will now appear under Not synchronized with this computer.

4. Right-click the folder again, then click Sync with this computer.

5. In the Synchronize Folder dialog box, choose a location for the folder on your computer (the default location is your desktop), then click OK. The contents of the folder should now synchronize with your computer.

Note Deleting a folder from your device does not delete it from other devices in your mesh or from members' devices.

Share informations with others.

About Live Mesh news

Use Live Mesh news to keep track of activities in your mesh. You can find out who has updated which files or folders, post and read comments, and check the status of your computers. You can view news in the notifier (Appears when you click the Live Mesh icon in the notification area of your Windows taskbar and gives you quick access to the folders, computers, and news in your mesh.) , the mesh bar (Appears when you open a Live Mesh folder, allowing you to invite and remove members, read and post news items, and change synchronization settings.) , and on the News page of the Live Mesh website.

News items will appear when:

* Someone joins a folder

* A member adds, updates, or deletes a file

* A member posts a message to a folder

* A member changes another member's permissions (A setting that lets you limit the actions a member can perform on files in a shared folder.)

* A member leaves a folder

To view news for a single folder * Open the folder. In the mesh bar, under News, you'll see recent news items for that folder. To see more, click View all.

To view news for your entire mesh * Open the notifier, and then click the News icon News. The window will display recent news events for all your Live Mesh folders. To see more, click View all news.

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* Click link to go to your News page Go to your News page.

To post a message to a folder 1. Open the folder.

2. In the mesh bar, under News, click New post.

3. Type your message, then click OK.


Share a folder. Invite members to a folder

With just a few clicks, you can use Live Mesh to share and synchronize photos, documents, and other files with friends, family, and co-workers. Here's how:

1. Create a Live Mesh folder or open the existing Live Mesh folder to which you want to add members.

2. In the mesh bar (Appears when you open a Live Mesh folder, allowing you to invite and remove members, read and post news items, and change synchronization settings.) , click Members, then click Invite.

3. In the Invite members dialog box, type the e-mail addresses of the people you'd like to invite to share the folder, then click OK.

Live Mesh will send an e-mail to your invitees. Once they sign in to Live Mesh and accept the invitation, they'll be able to access the folder on their Live Desktop and start synchronizing it with computers in their mesh.

Notes



About folder permissions

You can limit the types of changes others can make to your shared folders. For example, you may not want certain members to be able to delete files or invite people you don't know to join the folder.

When you invite others to share a folder, you can choose which level of access to give them:

* Creator: The creator of the folder. Can create, read, update, and delete files; add, remove, or change permissions for members; and choose to stop synchronizing a folder with the Live Desktop. This permission cannot be changed.

* Owner: Can create, read, update, and delete files as well as add, remove, or change permissions for members.

* Contributor: Can create, read, update, and delete files but cannot add, remove, or change permissions for members.

* Reader: Can only open and view files. (Readers will see a notification at the top of the Live Mesh bar (Appears when you open a Live Mesh folder, allowing you to invite and remove members, read and post news items, and change synchronization settings.) indicating that the folder is read-only.)

If you're the creator or an owner of a folder, you can change another member's permissions at any time.

To change a member's permissions 1. Open the folder

2. In the mesh bar, click Members, and then click Manage.

3. In the Manage Members dialog box, locate the member whose permissions you want to change, then use the corresponding drop-down menu under Permissions to select a different level.

4. Click OK.


Notes

* If a member's permissions are changed either to or from reader, the folder may stop synchronizing with Live Mesh. To resynchronize the folder, open the notifier (Appears when you click the Live Mesh icon in the notification area of your Windows taskbar and gives you quick access to the folders, computers, and news in your mesh.), click the Folders icon, and then click the folder name.


Remove a member from a folder

You always control access to your folders. If you no longer want to share updates to a folder with someone, you can quickly and easily remove that person from folder. You can even remove yourself from a folder someone has shared with you.

If you want to limit a member's folder privileges (without removing that member from the folder), you can edit his or her permission level.

To remove a member from a folder 1. Open the folder.

2. In the Live Mesh bar (Appears when you open a Live Mesh folder, allowing you to invite and remove members, read and post news items, and change synchronization settings.), under Members, then click Manage.

3. In the Manage Members dialog box, select a member, then click Remove. Repeat for each member you want to remove.

4. When finished, click OK.


Notes

* When you remove a member from a folder, that folder will remain on any computers that member synchronized with the folder. However, the folder will no longer be available on that member's Live Desktop and he or she will no longer receive updates to the folder or any new files you or other folder members add.

* You may need different permissions to perform this folder action.

See who has access to folders in your mesh

You can always see who has access to a folder simply by opening the folder. In the mesh bar (Appears when you open a Live Mesh folder, allowing you to invite and remove members, read and post news items, and change synchronization settings.) , under Members, you'll see:

* Who has been invited to the folder. Their status will appear as "pending" until they accept the invitation.

* Who is a member of the folder. If members are among your Windows Live Messenger contacts, you also see their Messenger status and can chat with them from the mesh bar.

* The total number of members currently in the folder Total number of members currently in folder.

* Which members are currently in the folder Member currently in folder.

Post a message to a folder

Easily communicate with other members of a Live Mesh folder right from the folder's mesh bar (Appears when you open a Live Mesh folder, allowing you to invite and remove members, read and post news items, and change synchronization settings.) . To post a message to a folder:

1. Open the folder.

2. In the mesh bar, click News, then click New post.

3. Type your message, then click OK.

Your message will appear in that folder's mesh bar, in the notifier (Appears when you click the Live Mesh icon in the notification area of your Windows taskbar and gives you quick access to the folders, computers, and news in your mesh.) , and on your News page.


Send an instant message to a member

You can send an instant message to any member who's signed in to Windows Live Messenger and is in your Messenger contact list. You can quickly see which members are online, busy, away, or offline from the Live Mesh bar (Appears when you open a Live Mesh folder, allowing you to invite and remove members, read and post news items, and change synchronization settings.) in a shared folder.

If members aren't in your Messenger contact list, you won't see a Messenger icon next to their name until you add them as a Messenger contact.

To send an instant message from the mesh bar:

* In the mesh bar, click Members, then right-click the name of the member, and then click Send an instant message. This will open a Messenger window, and you can start chatting.

Notes

* To use both Live Mesh and Windows Live Messenger, you need a Windows Live ID (The user name and password you use to sign in to any Windows Live, MSN, or Office Live sites and services. If you have a Passport Network, Hotmail, or Windows Live Messenger account, you can use it as your Windows Live ID.) . Live Mesh is currently available in the U.S. only.

* To use Messenger from the Live Mesh bar, you must be signed in to both Live Mesh and Windows Live Messenger with the same Windows Live ID.

Resolve synchronization conflicts

In general, if you're sharing a folder with others or synchronizing it across multiple devices, and changes are being made to the folder or one of its files, the most recently saved version is the one that gets synchronized for all members.

But sometimes synchronization conflicts can occur, and these require a folder creator (Member who created the folder; can create, read, update, and delete files; manage folder membership, and stop synchronizing a folder with the Live Desktop. This permission level cannot be changed.) , owner (Member who can create, read, update, and delete files as well as manage folder membership.) , or contributor (Member who can create, read, update, and delete files but cannot manage folder membership.) to resolve. Conflicts can arise for several reasons, including:

* Two members make conflicting changes to a file or folder at the same time or while working offline

* You make conflicting changes to a file or folder on different devices in your mesh

* A member edits a file at the same time another member deletes it

* Different members add files with the same name to a folder

If there's a conflict in a folder, you'll see a notification in the Live Mesh bar (Appears when you open a Live Mesh folder, allowing you to invite and remove members, read and post news items, and change synchronization settings.) . Click the notification to see more details about the conflict and how you can resolve it. You can resolve a conflict from either your computer or your Live Desktop (The online location in which your Live Mesh folders are stored, so you can access them from the web.) .

If you know that you and other members are going to be working in a folder at the same time, it's a good idea to save each version of a file under a different name. This way you can refer to older versions without worrying about writing over important changes.


Mesh Remote Desktop

What is Live Mesh Remote Desktop?

You need that program, but it's at home and you're not. With Live Mesh Remote Desktop, you can connect to a remote computer and use it as if you're sitting right in front of it.

You can:

* Work with a program on your remote computer even if the program isn't on your local computer.

* Create and edit files as you typically would.

* Copy and paste files between your remote computer and your local computer.

To connect to a remote computer, you must first add the computer to your mesh. Then you can connect to it from any computer that's connected to the Internet, either from another computer in your mesh or from your Live Desktop (The online location in which your Live Mesh folders are stored, so you can access them from the web.) .

If the computer to which you want to connect is running Windows Vista, make sure you enable the synchronization and Live Mesh Remote Desktop enhancements on it. This makes it possible for you to log on to the remote computer and respond to User Account Control (A feature in Windows Vista that can help prevent unauthorized changes to your computer. It will ask you for permission or an administrator password before performing actions such as installing new software or changing settings that could affect your computer's operation.) prompts. If you're running Windows XP, the enhancements are installed automatically.

Notes

* Some corporate networks may block remote connections. Check with your local administrator for more information.

* Live Mesh Remote Desktop is not compatible with Mac computers.

Using Live Mesh Remote Desktop

Once you've added a computer to your mesh, you can connect to it remotely from either your Live Desktop (The online location in which your Live Mesh folders are stored, so you can access them from the web.) or from any other computer in your mesh.

Here are some tips to help you use Live Mesh Remote Desktop:

Requirements for all computers * Add the computer to your mesh if you want to connect to it remotely.

* Make sure you leave your remote computer turned on and connected to the Internet.

Note If the computer to which you want to connect is running Windows Vista, make sure you enable the synchronization and Live Mesh Remote Desktop enhancements on it. This makes it possible for you to log on to the remote computer and respond to User Account

Control (A feature in Windows Vista that can help prevent unauthorized changes to your computer. It will ask you for permission or an administrator password before performing actions such as installing new software or changing settings that could affect your computer's operation.) prompts. If you're running Windows XP, the enhancements are installed automatically.

Connect to your remote computer from a computer in your mesh 1. Open the Live Mesh notifier (Appears when you click the Live Mesh icon in the notification area of your Windows taskbar and gives you quick access to the folders, computers, and news in your mesh.) , then click the Devices icon Devices.

2. Click the computer to which you want to connect. You can also right-click the computer and then click Share screen with remote device.

–or–

* Open a Live Mesh folder. In the mesh bar (Appears when you open a Live Mesh folder, allowing you to invite and remove members, read and post news items, and change synchronization settings.) , click Synchronized Devices, then right-click the name of the computer and click Connect.

Connect to your remote computer from the web 1. Click link to go to your Devices page Go to your Devices page.

2. Click the computer to which you want to connect, then click Access.

Note You may be prompted to download an ActiveX (Technology used to create interactive web content.) control. If the Information Bar dialog box appears:

1. Click OK.

2. Notice the Information Bar at the top of the web page that says, "This site might require the following ActiveX control: 'TSWeb.cab' from 'mesh.com.'" Click Information Bar, and then click Install ActiveX Control.

3. In the Internet Explorer Security Warning dialog box, click Install.

Log on to and unlock your remote computer

If secure logon is enabled on your remote computer, you'll need to click Send CTRL + ALT + DELETE in the mesh bar (Appears when you connect to a remote computer using Live Mesh and provides quick links to unlock a remote computer and change other settings for your connection.) to get the Windows logon screen to appear. You can then type your user name and password for the remote computer.

Show desktop on remote computerBy default, the screen on your remote computer is blacked out. This helps protect your privacy as you work, preventing others from seeing what you're doing on the remote computer while you're connected to it. If you'd like the screen on the remote computer to be visible to others, in the Live Mesh bar, click Show desktop on remote device.

Maximize the remote computer's desktopTo increase the size of the remote computer's desktop as much as possible, click the Maximize button Maximize desktop button (the only button on the right side of the toolbar along the top of the Live Mesh Remote Desktop window).

Minimize the remote computer's desktopWhen the remote computer's desktop is fully maximized, you'll see a toolbar along the top of the screen. Click the Minimize button Minimize desktop button to decrease the size of the remote computer's desktop.

Copy and paste between your remote computer and your local computer 1. Minimize the remote computer's desktop so that you can access your local computer's desktop.

2. Copy and paste files and folders between the two desktops using keyboard or menu commands. Drag-and-drop copying is not supported at this time.

What if someone is using the remote computer to which I want to connect?If someone is actively using the remote computer to which you're trying to connect, they'll see a notification that you're trying to connect to the computer. If your request is not denied within 30 seconds, you'll be connected automatically.

What if someone wants to use the computer to which I am connected?Someone who wants to use the computer to which you're connected can press CTRL + ALT + DELETE to log on to the computer, ending your session. Pressing CTRL + ALT + DELETE will work even if you have chosen to hide the desktop on the remote computer.

View a remote computer with dual-monitor displayWhen you use Live Mesh Remote Desktop to connect to a dual-monitor system, the display may appear compressed or distorted. In the mesh bar, click Show desktop as actual size to expand the display. To enable panning across the full dual-monitor remote desktop, click the Full-Screen Mode arrow on the toolbar.

Disconnect from your remote computerTo disconnect from your remote computer, close the remote desktop window. This logs you off the remote computer and locks it until you sign in to it again.

Notes

* To help improve the speed and performance of your remote connection, the desktop wallpaper on your remote computer won't appear when you use Live Mesh Remote Desktop. Additionally, The Windows Vista Aero and ClearType features are both disabled.

* Microsoft DirectX is not supported in Live Mesh Remote Desktop.

* If you enable the Live Mesh Remote Desktop enhancements on your computer but don't have a video driver installed, your screen resolution will decrease to 640 x 480, with 4-bit color.

* If you've installed software on your computer that alters your Windows Remote Desktop Connection settings, those settings may not work the same way when you connect to a computer using Live Mesh Remote Desktop.

* Live Mesh Remote Desktop is not compatible with Mac computers.

Disconnect from a remote computer

To disconnect from your remote computer, close the remote desktop window. This logs you off the remote computer and locks it until you sign in to it again.

Note Live Mesh Remote Desktop is not compatible with Mac computers.

Security tips for Live Mesh Remote Desktop

Enable the synchronization and Live Mesh Remote Desktop enhancementsIf the computer to which you want to connect is running Windows Vista, make sure you enable the synchronization and Live Mesh Remote Desktop enhancements on it. This

makes it possible for you to log on to the remote computer and respond to User Account Control (A feature in Windows Vista that can help prevent unauthorized changes to your computer. It will ask you for permission or an administrator password before performing actions such as installing new software or changing settings that could affect your computer's operation.) prompts. If you're running Windows XP, the enhancements are installed automatically. If the remote computer is running Windows XP, the enhancements are installed automatically when you add the computer to your mesh.

Protect your privacy by keeping the screen on your remote computer hiddenBy default, when you use Live Mesh Remote Desktop to connect to a remote computer, the screen on the remote computer is blacked out to protect your privacy as you work. If you'd like it to be visible, in the mesh bar (Appears when you connect to a remote computer using Live Mesh and provides quick links to unlock a remote computer and change other settings for your connection.) , click Show desktop on remote device. If you're running Windows Vista, you must enable the Live Mesh Remote Desktop enhancements to hide the desktop on your remote device.

Require secure logon for computers running Windows VistaYou can help ensure a more secure experience if you require secure logon for all user accounts on your computers running Windows Vista. Here's how:

1. Make sure you're logged in to Windows Vista as an administrator (A type of user account that allows complete access to the computer, including the ability to install programs and manage other user accounts.) .

2. Click Start, then click Control Panel.

3. Double-click User Accounts, then click Manage User Accounts.

4. Click the Advanced tab, select the Require users to press Ctrl+Alt+Delete check box, and then click OK.

Troubleshoot Live Mesh Remote Desktop

If you're unable to connect to another computer using Live Mesh Remote Desktop, try these steps:

Make sure the computer is turned onLive Mesh Remote Desktop can't access a computer that's been shut down.

Make sure the computer is in your meshYou must add the computer to your mesh before you can connect to it using Live Mesh Remote Desktop.

Make sure the computer isn't sleeping or hibernatingIf your remote computer is in sleep or hibernate mode, you won't be able to use Live Mesh Remote Desktop to "wake up" the device. To connect to a remote computer in your mesh, make sure you've enabled the synchronization and Live Mesh Remote Desktop enhancements and disabled sleep or hibernate mode on the remote computer.

Make sure the device isn't displaying a User Account Control prompt or logon screenIf your remote computer displaying a User Account Control (A feature in Windows Vista that can help prevent unauthorized changes to your computer. It will ask you for permission or an administrator password before performing actions such as installing new software or changing settings that could affect your computer's operation.) prompt or logon screen, you won't be able to connect to it unless you've enabled the synchronization and Live Mesh Remote Desktop enhancements on the remote computer.

Make sure you've enabled the synchronization and Live Mesh Remote Desktop enhancements on the remote computerIf you haven't enabled the synchronization and Live Mesh Remote Desktop enhancements on your remote computer, you won't see a Connect link next to the name of the remote computer in the notifier (Appears when you click the Live Mesh icon in the notification area of your Windows taskbar and gives you quick access to the folders, computers, and news in your mesh.) or the Live Mesh bar (Appears when you open a Live Mesh folder, allowing you to invite and remove members, read and post news items, and change synchronization settings.) . You can still connect to that computer by right-clicking its name and then clicking Share screen with remote device. You won't be able to connect to the remote computer if it requires smart-card authentication or if it's sleeping, hibernating, or displaying a User Account Control prompt or logon screen.

Check your Internet connection settingsIf you can't access your Live Desktop (The online location in which your Live Mesh folders are stored, so you can access them from the web.) , visit another website to confirm you're connected to the Internet. If you can't access that site either, contact your Internet service provider for help connecting to the Internet.

Check your firewall settingsIf your firewall (A security feature designed to help protect a computer from unauthorized external access. It can be hardware, software, or both.) is set to block Live Mesh, you won't be able to sign in. See your firewall documentation or website for more information on how to add Live Mesh to your firewall's list of allowed programs. Once your firewall is set to allow your computer to access Live Mesh, you can try to sign in again.

To allow Live Mesh to communicate through Windows Firewall on Windows Vista: 1. Click Start, then in the Start Search box, type Windows Firewall. Click Windows Firewall.

2. In the left pane, click Allow a program through Windows Firewall. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

3. Select the check box next to Live Mesh, and then click OK.

To allow Live Mesh to communicate through Windows Firewall on Windows XP: 1. Click Start, then click Control Panel.

2. From the Control Panel, click Security Center.

3. From the Security Center, click Windows Firewall.

4. On the Exceptions tab, select the check box next to Live Mesh, and then click OK.

Check your Windows Internet Explorer proxy settings 1. Start Internet Explorer.

2. On the Tools menu, click Internet Options.

3. On the Connections tab, click LAN Settings.

4. Clear the Automatically detect settings check box. If the box is already clear, try checking it.

5. If you are using a corporate network, check the Use a proxy server for your LAN box and enter the correct settings for your network. If this box is already checked, try unchecking it.

6. Click OK, and then click OK again.

Update your video driverAn outdated video driver, or use of the default VGA driver, might interfere with your ability to see the screen of your remote computer or hide the desktop of that computer. It may also lower the color settings to 16-color quality.

To update a driver: 1. From the Control Panel, click System and Maintenance, then click Device Manager. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

2. In Device Manager, locate the device you want to update, then double-click the device name.

3. Click the Driver tab, and the click Update Driver and follow the instructions.

Note

If the Device Manager cannot find a driver for your device, the manufacturer's web site may have more information.

Exit Windows Media CenterWhen Windows Media Center is in full-screen mode on your remote computer, you might see a black screen when you try to connect to the computer. You can exit Windows Media Center remotely by pressing ALT + F4.

Restart your computerAutomatic updates to the Live Mesh software (The program you must install on your computer in order to synchronize folders with other computers and your Live Desktop.) can sometimes cause an error to occur with the synchronization and Live Mesh Remote Desktop enhancements enabled on your computer. Try restarting your computer to reset both.

Note Live Mesh Remote Desktop is not compatible with Mac computers.

Turn on ActiveX

The Live Desktop Plug-in for Windows Internet Explorer is an ActiveX control that lets you:

* Drag and drop files from your computer to your Live Desktop

* Connect to a remote computer from your Live Desktop

You must have ActiveX enabled in Internet Explorer to run this plug-in.

To enable ActiveX in Internet Explorer

1. On the Tools menu, click Internet Options.

2. In the Security tab, click Custom Level.

3. In the Security Settings dialog box, scroll down to ActiveX controls and plug-ins. Under Download signed ActiveX controls, click Enable. Under Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins, click Enable, then click OK.

4. Click OK to close the Internet Options dialog box.

To install the Live Mesh software on your Mac

About your Live Desktop

The Live Desktop makes it easy for you to access your files and computers from the web. You can store up to 5 GB of files here, then open, edit, save, and share them from any computer or mobile phone that's connected to the Internet.

To access your Live Desktop: * Open the notifier (Appears when you click the Live Mesh icon in the notification area of your Windows taskbar and gives you quick access to the folders, computers, and news in your mesh.) , click the Devices icon Devices, then click Live Desktop.

–or–

* Open a Live Mesh folder. In the mesh bar (Appears when you open a Live Mesh folder, allowing you to invite and remove members, read and post news items, and change synchronization settings.) , under Synchronized Devices, click Live Desktop.

–or–

1. Click link to go to the Live Mesh website Go to the Live Mesh website and sign in using your Windows Live ID (The user name and password you use to sign in to any Windows Live, MSN, or Office Live sites and services. If you have a Passport Network, Hotmail, or Windows Live Messenger account, you can use it as your Windows Live ID.) .

2. At the top of the page, click Desktop.

Note: If you're using a public or shared computer, make sure you sign out of Live Mesh when you're finished to prevent others from gaining access to your files and other personal information.

About Live Mesh software updates

When you add a device to your mesh, a program called Live Mesh gets installed on that device. This software makes it possible for the Live Mesh service to communicate with your device and synchronize files and folders across your mesh. As new versions of the Live Mesh service are released, the Live Mesh software on your device must also be updated in order to keep working properly with the service.

If an update is available, you'll see a dialog box the next time you open the Live Mesh application on your Mac. You'll have the option to either skip or download the update. We strongly recommend downloading these updates to make sure you have the latest version of the Live Mesh software installed and your Mac continues to synchronize with other devices in your mesh.

What happens if I remove a device or uninstall the Live Mesh software?

None of the folders in your mesh will be deleted if you uninstall the Live Mesh software from your computer or remove your computer from your mesh. Folders will remain on your computer, and you'll continue to have full access to them. However, any changes you make to folders on this computer will no longer synchronize with your Live Desktop (The online location in which your Live Mesh folders are stored, so you can access them from the web.) , with other computers in your mesh, or with members' computers.

How will I know if I've exceeded my Live Desktop storage limit?

* If you're in the process of adding files or synchronizing a folder on your Live Desktop, you'll see a message.

Notes

* Live Mesh folders will continue to synchronize among Windows computers in your mesh even if you exceed your storage limit for your Live Desktop. However, any files you add to those folders after reaching your storage limit will not synchronize with your Live Desktop or with any Mac computers in your mesh until you clear out some space on your Live Desktop.

* Files in shared folders on the Live Desktop count only toward the folder creator's storage limit.

Troubleshoot installationIf you encounter issues during installation or Live Mesh fails to start, try these steps:

Make sure you have administrator privileges for your MacWhen you install the Live Mesh software, you might be prompted to enter administrator (A type of user account that allows complete access to the computer, including the ability to install programs and manage other user accounts.) credentials in order to be able to modify the Applications folder on your computer.

Repair your disk permissionsIt's possible you encountered a file system issue with your Mac. Try using the Mac's Disk Utility to repair the problem, then install Live Mesh again:

1. Quit Live Mesh.

2. From the Finder, in the menu bar, click Go, then click Applications.

3. Double-click Utilities, then double-click Disk Utility.

4. In the left-hand window, select Macintosh HD (your hard disk).

5. In the main window, select the First Aid tab.

6. Click Repair Disk Permissions.

7. Once disk permissions have been repaired, quit Disk Utility and try installing Live Mesh again.

Uninstall the Live Mesh software, restart your computer, then reinstallIf the Live Mesh software appears to have been partially installed before failing, uninstall it, restart your computer, then reinstall.

Note : To use Live Mesh, you need a Windows Live ID (The user name and password you use to sign in to any Windows Live, MSN, or Office Live sites and services. If you have a Passport Network, Hotmail, or Windows Live Messenger account, you can use it as your Windows Live ID.) .

About your Live Desktop

The Live Desktop makes it easy for you to access your files and computers from the web. You can store up to 5 GB of files here, then open, edit, save, and share them from any computer or mobile phone that's connected to the Internet.

To access your Live Desktop: * Open the notifier (Appears when you click the Live Mesh icon in the notification area of your Windows taskbar and gives you quick access to the folders, computers, and news in your mesh.) , click the Devices icon Devices, then click Live Desktop.

–or–

* Open a Live Mesh folder. In the mesh bar (Appears when you open a Live Mesh folder, allowing you to invite and remove members, read and post news items, and change synchronization settings.) , under Synchronized Devices, click Live Desktop.

–or–

1. Click link to go to the Live Mesh website Go to the Live Mesh website and sign in using your Windows Live ID (The user name and password you use to sign in to any Windows Live, MSN, or Office Live sites and services. If you have a Passport Network, Hotmail, or Windows Live Messenger account, you can use it as your Windows Live ID.) .

2. At the top of the page, click Desktop.

Note:

If you're using a public or shared computer, make sure you sign out of Live Mesh when you're finished to prevent others from gaining access to your files and other personal information.