How to Customize SkyDrive
Windows Live SkyDrive is a file hosting service developed by Microsoft. It is a composite of Microsoft Windows Live, which also offers other applications including Messenger, Writer, etc. Using Windows Live SkyDrive, you can upload and store your documents, photos or files online and later access these files from any other computer. If you already have a Windows Live ID for Hotmail, you don't need to create another account. It provides 25 GB of free storage with every account.
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Instructions
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Organize your files in three main categories on SkyDrive: documents, favorites and photos. You can arrange your files in different folders inside documents. Under favorites, you can create shortcuts to your favorite websites. The photos category is useful for storing and organizing your photo albums online.
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Delete or rename any photo or file after uploading it on SkyDrive. After logging in to SkyDrive, select the folder and open the respective file or photo. Select the file. Click "Delete." Click "OK" to confirm the action. To rename, select a file or photo and click "Add a description" to insert a subtitle or caption.
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Move a file or image from one folder to another folder. Select a specific file or image inside a folder. Click "More" and "Move," and select the folder to which you want to move the file. Select the option "Copy this files into."
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Change the access settings for your folder and its contents. Select the desired audience who may view your stored content with this feature. Click "More" and "Edit permissions." Choose an option under the permissions list preferable to your needs. Restrict the controls by "Can view files" or "Can add, edit details, delete files." Click "Save."
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Tips & Warnings
Anyone accessing your SkyDrive requires a Windows Live ID. If he does not have one, he can create it for free to access the contents of your SkyDrive.
