Windows Vista Forums
Vista Forums Home Join Vista Forums Webcasts Windows 7 Forum Vista Tutorials Tags

Welcome to Vista Forums we are your forum to discuss Windows Vista x64 and x86 systems. Whether you need help or just want to post an idea you have on Vista, this is the forum for you.
Register at Vista forums...the world biggest Windows Vista resource Join Vista Forums Now

Go Back   Vista Forums > Windows Live > Live Folder Share

Need to be logged-in on all machines to sync?

Update your Vista Drivers Update Your Drivers Now!!
Closed Thread
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 03-17-2008   #1 (permalink)
Derek
Guest


 

Need to be logged-in on all machines to sync?

I was just puzzling why some files I worked on at work were not synced on my
home machines... I went to the foldershare page, and noticed that my work
machine was "off-line". In fact it was turned on, but I had logged-off
before leaving tonight. So I used VNC to access it, log-on and then
rechecked the foldershare page - now it was shown as on-line, and the files
then synced. So - I logged-off via VNC, and the machine showed as being
off-line again...
Is this the way it should be? I hope not, because I don't want to have
to be logged-on on all my 4 machines for syncing to take place - I want to
turn off my 3 home machines when I leave each morning, and log-off from the
work machine (but leave it running) when I leave in the evening.

Derek

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 03-17-2008   #2 (permalink)
LouisJJames
Guest


 

RE: Need to be logged-in on all machines to sync?

Derek:

Unfortunately, you do have to have the machines on, logged in,the
application running and logged in to Foldershare for the syncing to happen.
Now, you can lock the computer using your screen saver or just lock the
computer, but it does need to be "logged on"

Foldershare launches in the user's RUN in the registry. It's not a system
service. Would that be nice. But after they broke was was working, and
there is no response (I think they ran away after breaking it), that feature
might be a dream for some distant future.

Hope this helps.

Louis



"Derek" wrote:
Quote:

> I was just puzzling why some files I worked on at work were not synced on my
> home machines... I went to the foldershare page, and noticed that my work
> machine was "off-line". In fact it was turned on, but I had logged-off
> before leaving tonight. So I used VNC to access it, log-on and then
> rechecked the foldershare page - now it was shown as on-line, and the files
> then synced. So - I logged-off via VNC, and the machine showed as being
> off-line again...
> Is this the way it should be? I hope not, because I don't want to have
> to be logged-on on all my 4 machines for syncing to take place - I want to
> turn off my 3 home machines when I leave each morning, and log-off from the
> work machine (but leave it running) when I leave in the evening.
>
> Derek
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 03-17-2008   #3 (permalink)
Radiowriter
Guest


 

RE: Need to be logged-in on all machines to sync?

Funny stuff. (c:

"LouisJJames" wrote:
Quote:

> Derek:
>
> I think they ran away after breaking it
>
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 03-18-2008   #4 (permalink)
Jeremy Epling [MSFT]
Guest


 

RE: Need to be logged-in on all machines to sync?

We are actively investigating all the issues brought up on the blog/newsgroup
and are currently working on fixes for a number of them. We love/use this
product as much as you do.

"Radiowriter" wrote:
Quote:

> Funny stuff. (c:
>
> "LouisJJames" wrote:
>
Quote:

> > Derek:
> >
> > I think they ran away after breaking it
> >
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 03-18-2008   #5 (permalink)
Drew
Guest


 

RE: Need to be logged-in on all machines to sync?

Actively? Then why weren't you all on the boards this past weekend and why
don't we have any answers. Wouldn't the time right after a major release be
time for some over time. Again your actions are saying something far
different from your words "We love/use this product as much as you do." If
that were the case you guys would be all over the board with constructive
words and advise. Why not repost the old version for those having trouble
with the new one until things get sorted out? Why are there no warnings on
the Download page "Known Bugs"? Where are the regular status reports you all
promised when we had a very large outage several months back. How soon you
all forget.

"Jeremy Epling [MSFT]" wrote:
Quote:

> We are actively investigating all the issues brought up on the blog/newsgroup
> and are currently working on fixes for a number of them. We love/use this
> product as much as you do.
>
> "Radiowriter" wrote:
>
Quote:

> > Funny stuff. (c:
> >
> > "LouisJJames" wrote:
> >
Quote:

> > > Derek:
> > >
> > > I think they ran away after breaking it
> > >
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 03-18-2008   #6 (permalink)
LouisJJames
Guest


 

RE: Need to be logged-in on all machines to sync?

Drew! Preach it man!!! Amen! Amen!!! Amen!!!!

Maybe it was St. Patty's Day and they just celebrated too much!!!!

Finally thought the for moment: If they say "We love/use this product..."
Well, I'm just not feeling the LUVVVE here!

Louis

"Drew" wrote:
Quote:

> Actively? Then why weren't you all on the boards this past weekend and why
> don't we have any answers. Wouldn't the time right after a major release be
> time for some over time. Again your actions are saying something far
> different from your words "We love/use this product as much as you do." If
> that were the case you guys would be all over the board with constructive
> words and advise. Why not repost the old version for those having trouble
> with the new one until things get sorted out? Why are there no warnings on
> the Download page "Known Bugs"? Where are the regular status reports you all
> promised when we had a very large outage several months back. How soon you
> all forget.
>
> "Jeremy Epling [MSFT]" wrote:
>
Quote:

> > We are actively investigating all the issues brought up on the blog/newsgroup
> > and are currently working on fixes for a number of them. We love/use this
> > product as much as you do.
> >
> > "Radiowriter" wrote:
> >
Quote:

> > > Funny stuff. (c:
> > >
> > > "LouisJJames" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Derek:
> > > >
> > > > I think they ran away after breaking it
> > > >
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 03-18-2008   #7 (permalink)
Derek
Guest


 

RE: Need to be logged-in on all machines to sync?

Now that I realize that this is the way things are, my workaround is that I
have created a shortcut on my desktop to:

%windir%\system32\rundll32.exe user32.dll, LockWorkStation

which will lock the screen without having to actually log-out each evening
when I leave the office. That way I know that anything I do at home will be
synced.

BUT, I would still like to see FolderShare installed a s a service...
pretty-please...

Derek


My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 03-18-2008   #8 (permalink)
Jeremy Epling [MSFT]
Guest


 

RE: Need to be logged-in on all machines to sync?

Today we released an updated client and a serious of fixes for the
service/website to address the feedback we have gotten in the newsgroup/blog.
I understand that everyone wants these ASAP, but it takes time to investigate
and release quality updates.

--
Jeremy Epling
Lead Program Manager - Windows Live FolderShare


"LouisJJames" wrote:
Quote:

> Drew! Preach it man!!! Amen! Amen!!! Amen!!!!
>
> Maybe it was St. Patty's Day and they just celebrated too much!!!!
>
> Finally thought the for moment: If they say "We love/use this product..."
> Well, I'm just not feeling the LUVVVE here!
>
> Louis
>
> "Drew" wrote:
>
Quote:

> > Actively? Then why weren't you all on the boards this past weekend and why
> > don't we have any answers. Wouldn't the time right after a major release be
> > time for some over time. Again your actions are saying something far
> > different from your words "We love/use this product as much as you do." If
> > that were the case you guys would be all over the board with constructive
> > words and advise. Why not repost the old version for those having trouble
> > with the new one until things get sorted out? Why are there no warnings on
> > the Download page "Known Bugs"? Where are the regular status reports you all
> > promised when we had a very large outage several months back. How soon you
> > all forget.
> >
> > "Jeremy Epling [MSFT]" wrote:
> >
Quote:

> > > We are actively investigating all the issues brought up on the blog/newsgroup
> > > and are currently working on fixes for a number of them. We love/use this
> > > product as much as you do.
> > >
> > > "Radiowriter" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Funny stuff. (c:
> > > >
> > > > "LouisJJames" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Derek:
> > > > >
> > > > > I think they ran away after breaking it
> > > > >
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 03-19-2008   #9 (permalink)
Richi Jennings
Guest


 

Re: Need to be logged-in on all machines to sync?

Derek wrote:
Quote:

> Now that I realize that this is the way things are, my workaround is that I
> have created a shortcut on my desktop
....or just hit Win+L

richi.
www.richij.com
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Closed Thread

Thread Tools
Display Modes



Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
? Sync Windows Mail on two Machines ? ofrmgfo Vista mail 2 07-26-2008 11:08 AM
who is logged in? Bill W Vista General 3 09-10-2007 09:41 PM
View sync status before perform the sync actions with Vista offlinefiles Chau Chee Yang Vista file management 0 08-01-2007 01:54 AM
I can see my XP machines, and my XP machines can see my Vista Mach Kathi Johnston Vista networking & sharing 6 04-09-2007 04:24 AM
Sync Center won't sync to Windows Mobile PDA/cell phone Bruce Wilkinson Vista General 5 03-13-2007 04:16 AM


Vistax64.com is an independent web site and has not been authorized,
sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation.
"Windows Vista", the Start Orb, and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
© Designer Media 2005-2008

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51