Vista - Windows Live FolderShare

**Dzomlija** · 03-18-2008

I was just wondering if anyone is using Windows Live FolderShare (https://www.foldershare.com/learnmore.aspx) and what they thought of it. Is it any good?

**mkprilliman** · 03-18-2008

I actually use it quite often and find it to be a pretty good tool for what I use it for. I do a lot of telecommuting (especially during Colorado winters), and it's a great way for me to keep my work docs in synch between the house and the office. Haven't really tried any of the other sharing stuff though - I guess I'm just selfish that way...

**Dzomlija** · 03-18-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by mkprilliman

I actually use it quite often and find it to be a pretty good tool for what I use it for. I do a lot of telecommuting (especially during Colorado winters), and it's a great way for me to keep my work docs in synch between the house and the office. Haven't really tried any of the other sharing stuff though - I guess I'm just selfish that way...

It's actually the sharing thing that I had in mind, because I often find myself "out in the field", at a client premises or home, and don't always have the required information with me, which is usually a patch file, or a link in my favourites, etc. I'm absolutely terrible with USB keys, and have a remarkable tendency to lose them.

Will I need to install FolderShare on a client PC before I can access a shared folder, or does it support a web-only access method where I can log in and get to the particular file/s that I want?

**mkprilliman** · 03-18-2008

There is a client install required, and you log into the cloud share using your Windows Live ID so I'd be cautious when putting it on a customer's PC if I were you...

Quote: Originally Posted by dzomlija

Quote: Originally Posted by mkprilliman

I actually use it quite often and find it to be a pretty good tool for what I use it for. I do a lot of telecommuting (especially during Colorado winters), and it's a great way for me to keep my work docs in synch between the house and the office. Haven't really tried any of the other sharing stuff though - I guess I'm just selfish that way...

It's actually the sharing thing that I had in mind, because I often find myself "out in the field", at a client premises or home, and don't always have the required information with me, which is usually a patch file, or a link in my favourites, etc. I'm absolutely terrible with USB keys, and have a remarkable tendency to lose them.

Will I need to install FolderShare on a client PC before I can access a shared folder, or does it support a web-only access method where I can log in and get to the particular file/s that I want?

**z3r010** · 03-18-2008

I've been using it for about a week now, it's very handy between work and home.

03-18-2008	#1 (permalink)
Dzomlija Windows Vista x64 Ultimate 2,217 posts	Windows Live FolderShare I was just wondering if anyone is using Windows Live FolderShare (https://www.foldershare.com/learnmore.aspx) and what they thought of it. Is it any good?
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03-18-2008	#2 (permalink)
mkprilliman Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 76 posts	Re: Windows Live FolderShare I actually use it quite often and find it to be a pretty good tool for what I use it for. I do a lot of telecommuting (especially during Colorado winters), and it's a great way for me to keep my work docs in synch between the house and the office. Haven't really tried any of the other sharing stuff though - I guess I'm just selfish that way...
My System Specs

03-18-2008	#3 (permalink)
Dzomlija Windows Vista x64 Ultimate 2,217 posts	Re: Windows Live FolderShare Quote: Originally Posted by mkprilliman I actually use it quite often and find it to be a pretty good tool for what I use it for. I do a lot of telecommuting (especially during Colorado winters), and it's a great way for me to keep my work docs in synch between the house and the office. Haven't really tried any of the other sharing stuff though - I guess I'm just selfish that way... It's actually the sharing thing that I had in mind, because I often find myself "out in the field", at a client premises or home, and don't always have the required information with me, which is usually a patch file, or a link in my favourites, etc. I'm absolutely terrible with USB keys, and have a remarkable tendency to lose them. Will I need to install FolderShare on a client PC before I can access a shared folder, or does it support a web-only access method where I can log in and get to the particular file/s that I want?
My System Specs

03-18-2008	#4 (permalink)
mkprilliman Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 76 posts	Re: Windows Live FolderShare There is a client install required, and you log into the cloud share using your Windows Live ID so I'd be cautious when putting it on a customer's PC if I were you... Quote: Originally Posted by dzomlija Quote: Originally Posted by mkprilliman I actually use it quite often and find it to be a pretty good tool for what I use it for. I do a lot of telecommuting (especially during Colorado winters), and it's a great way for me to keep my work docs in synch between the house and the office. Haven't really tried any of the other sharing stuff though - I guess I'm just selfish that way... It's actually the sharing thing that I had in mind, because I often find myself "out in the field", at a client premises or home, and don't always have the required information with me, which is usually a patch file, or a link in my favourites, etc. I'm absolutely terrible with USB keys, and have a remarkable tendency to lose them. Will I need to install FolderShare on a client PC before I can access a shared folder, or does it support a web-only access method where I can log in and get to the particular file/s that I want?
My System Specs

03-18-2008	#5 (permalink)
z3r010 Windows 7 Ultimate x64 21,389 posts	Re: Windows Live FolderShare I've been using it for about a week now, it's very handy between work and home.
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