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How to Sync Home Directories

    Use Windows Live Sync

    • 1). Register for a Windows Live ID if you do not already have one. Windows Messenger, Hotmail and Xbox LIVE users should already have a Live ID.

    • 2). Sign into the Windows Live website.

    • 3). Download and install Windows Live Mesh if you are running Windows Vista or a later operating system. Download and install Windows Live Mesh for Mac if you are running Mac OS X.

    • 4). Launch Windows Lives Mesh by choosing Windows Live Mesh in the Programs section of the Start menu.

    • 5). Choose "Sync a Folder."

    • 6). Click on your home folder.

    • 7). Click "Sync."

    • 8). Click "SkyDrive Synced Storage."

    • 9). Click "OK."

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      Repeat Steps 3 through 9 on each additional computer.

    Use Dropbox

    • 1). Download and install the Dropbox application from the Dropbox website.

    • 2). Create a new Dropbox account when prompted during the installation process.

    • 3). Drag the folders within your home directory, such as My Documents and My Pictures, into your new Dropbox directory.

    • 4). Repeat Steps 1 through 3 on all additional computers. Use the same Dropbox account credentials on additional computers instead of creating a new account.

    Use SpiderOak

    • 1). Download and install the SpiderOak application onto your computer.

    • 2). Launch the SpiderOak application.

    • 3). Check the box next to each location within your home directory, such as Documents or Desktop, that you want to sync across machines.

    • 4). Repeat Steps 1 through 3 on all additional computers.



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