Vista - FolderShare vs Windows Live Sync log-ins

12-08-2008

[Crossposted to FolderShare and Windows Live Sync newsgroups]

My client's been using FolderShare since before MS acquired it in Nov-05.
Their log-in (i.e., email address and password) is NOT associated with a
Live ID or a Hotmail account (obviously).

Assuming a Live ID will be required to log-in to WLSync, how will they
log-in after the transition?

Should we create a new Live ID associated with their current FolderShare
log-in in anticipation of the transition?

Will their current log-in automatically be associated with a Live ID once
the transition takes place? (Kinda doubt it.)

I imagine there are many other FolderShare users out there who may be in the
same boat and the WLSync hasn't said a word about this AFAIK.

Thanks.
--
~PA Bear

12-08-2008

I would suggest submitting this as an email support request for FolderShare:
https://support.live.com/eform.aspx?...are&ct=eformts
-steve

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@xxxxxx> wrote:

Quote:

>[Crossposted to FolderShare and Windows Live Sync newsgroups]
>
>My client's been using FolderShare since before MS acquired it in Nov-05.
>Their log-in (i.e., email address and password) is NOT associated with a
>Live ID or a Hotmail account (obviously).
>
>Assuming a Live ID will be required to log-in to WLSync, how will they
>log-in after the transition?
>
>Should we create a new Live ID associated with their current FolderShare
>log-in in anticipation of the transition?
>
>Will their current log-in automatically be associated with a Live ID once
>the transition takes place? (Kinda doubt it.)
>
>I imagine there are many other FolderShare users out there who may be in the
>same boat and the WLSync hasn't said a word about this AFAIK.
>
>Thanks.

--
Stephen Boots
MVP Windows Live
Windows Live OneCare Forum Moderator
sboots@xxxxxx

12-08-2008

Thanks, Stephen. Good idea. I'll reply to this thread if & when I hear
anything.
--
~Robear

StephenB wrote:

Quote:

> I would suggest submitting this as an email support request for
> FolderShare:
> https://support.live.com/eform.aspx?...are&ct=eformts
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

Quote:

>> [Crossposted to FolderShare and Windows Live Sync newsgroups]
>>
>> My client's been using FolderShare since before MS acquired it in Nov-05.
>> Their log-in (i.e., email address and password) is NOT associated with a
>> Live ID or a Hotmail account (obviously).
>>
>> Assuming a Live ID will be required to log-in to WLSync, how will they
>> log-in after the transition?
>>
>> Should we create a new Live ID associated with their current FolderShare
>> log-in in anticipation of the transition?
>>
>> Will their current log-in automatically be associated with a Live ID once
>> the transition takes place? (Kinda doubt it.)
>>
>> I imagine there are many other FolderShare users out there who may be in
>> the same boat and the WLSync hasn't said a word about this AFAIK.
>>
>> Thanks.

12-09-2008

Behold, Windows Live FolderShare Technical Support hath spoken! <w>

<QP>
....I understand that you are concerned that your access to the Windows Live
FolderShare be interrupted once Windows Live Sync has been released. I am
here to address this.

Robear, you are correct that Windows Live Sync will now be incorporated with
Windows Live ID. Since you are a current non-Live ID user, you will be
prompted to register your account to enable it for the Live ID services. Be
assured that your access to the Windows Live FolderShare or Sync will not be
interrupted once it goes live.

The information above will help address your inquiry and I appreciate this
opportunity of providing you assistance.

You can also find the answers to some of the most common questions about
Windows Live FolderShare by going to
http://help.live.com/help.aspx?project=wl_foldershare
</QP>

Now we know. Thanks again, StephenB.

PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:

Quote:

> Thanks, Stephen. Good idea. I'll reply to this thread if & when I hear
> anything.
>
> StephenB wrote:

Quote:

>> I would suggest submitting this as an email support request for
>> FolderShare:
>> https://support.live.com/eform.aspx?...are&ct=eformts
>>
>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

Quote:

>>> [Crossposted to FolderShare and Windows Live Sync newsgroups]
>>>
>>> My client's been using FolderShare since before MS acquired it in
>>> Nov-05.
>>> Their log-in (i.e., email address and password) is NOT associated with a
>>> Live ID or a Hotmail account (obviously).
>>>
>>> Assuming a Live ID will be required to log-in to WLSync, how will they
>>> log-in after the transition?
>>>
>>> Should we create a new Live ID associated with their current FolderShare
>>> log-in in anticipation of the transition?
>>>
>>> Will their current log-in automatically be associated with a Live ID
>>> once
>>> the transition takes place? (Kinda doubt it.)
>>>
>>> I imagine there are many other FolderShare users out there who may be in
>>> the same boat and the WLSync hasn't said a word about this AFAIK.
>>>
>>> Thanks.

12-10-2008

That was quick..
Thanks for raising the issue.

--
...winston
ms-mvp mail

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:#pzqPEmWJHA.5272@xxxxxx

Quote:

> Behold, Windows Live FolderShare Technical Support hath spoken! <w>
>
> <QP>
> ...I understand that you are concerned that your access to the Windows Live FolderShare be interrupted once Windows Live Sync has
> been released. I am here to address this.
>
> Robear, you are correct that Windows Live Sync will now be incorporated with Windows Live ID. Since you are a current non-Live ID
> user, you will be prompted to register your account to enable it for the Live ID services. Be assured that your access to the
> Windows Live FolderShare or Sync will not be interrupted once it goes live.
>
> The information above will help address your inquiry and I appreciate this opportunity of providing you assistance.
>
> You can also find the answers to some of the most common questions about Windows Live FolderShare by going to
> http://help.live.com/help.aspx?project=wl_foldershare
> </QP>
>
> Now we know. Thanks again, StephenB.
>
> PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:

Quote:

>> Thanks, Stephen. Good idea. I'll reply to this thread if & when I hear
>> anything.
>>
>> StephenB wrote:

Quote:

>>> I would suggest submitting this as an email support request for
>>> FolderShare:
>>> https://support.live.com/eform.aspx?...are&ct=eformts
>>>
>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>> [Crossposted to FolderShare and Windows Live Sync newsgroups]
>>>>
>>>> My client's been using FolderShare since before MS acquired it in Nov-05.
>>>> Their log-in (i.e., email address and password) is NOT associated with a
>>>> Live ID or a Hotmail account (obviously).
>>>>
>>>> Assuming a Live ID will be required to log-in to WLSync, how will they
>>>> log-in after the transition?
>>>>
>>>> Should we create a new Live ID associated with their current FolderShare
>>>> log-in in anticipation of the transition?
>>>>
>>>> Will their current log-in automatically be associated with a Live ID once
>>>> the transition takes place? (Kinda doubt it.)
>>>>
>>>> I imagine there are many other FolderShare users out there who may be in
>>>> the same boat and the WLSync hasn't said a word about this AFAIK.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks.

>

12-10-2008

QED: Would it behoove one to create the new Live ID in advance of the
transition or would doing so (needlessly) complicate matters?

I've pinged Tech Support about this, too.
--
~PA Bear

....winston wrote:

Quote:

> That was quick..
> Thanks for raising the issue.
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

Quote:

>> Behold, Windows Live FolderShare Technical Support hath spoken! <w>
>>
>> <QP>
>> ...I understand that you are concerned that your access to the Windows
>> Live FolderShare be interrupted once Windows Live Sync has been released.
>> I am here to address this. Robear, you are correct that Windows Live Sync
>> will now be incorporated
>> with Windows Live ID. Since you are a current non-Live ID user, you will
>> be prompted to register your account to enable it for the Live ID
>> services. Be assured that your access to the Windows Live FolderShare or
>> Sync will not be interrupted once it goes live. The information above
>> will help address your inquiry and I appreciate this
>> opportunity of providing you assistance. You can also find the answers to
>> some of the most common questions about
>> Windows Live FolderShare by going to
>> http://help.live.com/help.aspx?project=wl_foldershare </QP>
>>
>> Now we know. Thanks again, StephenB.
>>
>> PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:

Quote:

>>> Thanks, Stephen. Good idea. I'll reply to this thread if & when I hear
>>> anything.
>>>
>>> StephenB wrote:
>>>> I would suggest submitting this as an email support request for
>>>> FolderShare:
>>>> https://support.live.com/eform.aspx?...are&ct=eformts
>>>>
>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>>> [Crossposted to FolderShare and Windows Live Sync newsgroups]
>>>>>
>>>>> My client's been using FolderShare since before MS acquired it in
>>>>> Nov-05. Their log-in (i.e., email address and password) is NOT
>>>>> associated with a Live ID or a Hotmail account (obviously).
>>>>>
>>>>> Assuming a Live ID will be required to log-in to WLSync, how will they
>>>>> log-in after the transition?
>>>>>
>>>>> Should we create a new Live ID associated with their current
>>>>> FolderShare
>>>>> log-in in anticipation of the transition?
>>>>>
>>>>> Will their current log-in automatically be associated with a Live ID
>>>>> once the transition takes place? (Kinda doubt it.)
>>>>>
>>>>> I imagine there are many other FolderShare users out there who may be
>>>>> in
>>>>> the same boat and the WLSync hasn't said a word about this AFAIK.

12-11-2008

Support says it'd be perfectly OK to create the new Live ID before being
prompted to do so.
--
~PA Bear

PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:

Quote:

> QED: Would it behoove one to create the new Live ID in advance of the
> transition or would doing so (needlessly) complicate matters?
>
> I've pinged Tech Support about this, too.
>
> ...winston wrote:

Quote:

>> That was quick..
>> Thanks for raising the issue.
>>
>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

Quote:

>>> Behold, Windows Live FolderShare Technical Support hath spoken! <w>
>>>
>>> <QP>
>>> ...I understand that you are concerned that your access to the Windows
>>> Live FolderShare be interrupted once Windows Live Sync has been
>>> released.
>>> I am here to address this. Robear, you are correct that Windows Live
>>> Sync
>>> will now be incorporated
>>> with Windows Live ID. Since you are a current non-Live ID user, you will
>>> be prompted to register your account to enable it for the Live ID
>>> services. Be assured that your access to the Windows Live FolderShare or
>>> Sync will not be interrupted once it goes live. The information above
>>> will help address your inquiry and I appreciate this
>>> opportunity of providing you assistance. You can also find the answers
>>> to
>>> some of the most common questions about
>>> Windows Live FolderShare by going to
>>> http://help.live.com/help.aspx?project=wl_foldershare </QP>
>>>
>>> Now we know. Thanks again, StephenB.
>>>
>>> PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
>>>> Thanks, Stephen. Good idea. I'll reply to this thread if & when I
>>>> hear
>>>> anything.
>>>>
>>>> StephenB wrote:
>>>>> I would suggest submitting this as an email support request for
>>>>> FolderShare:
>>>>> https://support.live.com/eform.aspx?...are&ct=eformts
>>>>>
>>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>>>> [Crossposted to FolderShare and Windows Live Sync newsgroups]
>>>>>>
>>>>>> My client's been using FolderShare since before MS acquired it in
>>>>>> Nov-05. Their log-in (i.e., email address and password) is NOT
>>>>>> associated with a Live ID or a Hotmail account (obviously).
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Assuming a Live ID will be required to log-in to WLSync, how will
>>>>>> they
>>>>>> log-in after the transition?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Should we create a new Live ID associated with their current
>>>>>> FolderShare
>>>>>> log-in in anticipation of the transition?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Will their current log-in automatically be associated with a Live ID
>>>>>> once the transition takes place? (Kinda doubt it.)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I imagine there are many other FolderShare users out there who may be
>>>>>> in
>>>>>> the same boat and the WLSync hasn't said a word about this AFAIK.

12-11-2008

First of all, forcing the use of the Live ID is shortsighted. In many
corporations, logging in to the Live ID is blocked by the firewall/proxy due
to the spam-magnet Hotmail/LiveMail (and also productivity reasons). This is
not likely to change.

Aside from the above, the Live-ID has been proven to be accessible to
spammers, even if never used. This makes it also accessible to hackers. Not a
very comfortable ID ... ehhh ... idea.

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

Quote:

> Support says it'd be perfectly OK to create the new Live ID before being
> prompted to do so.
> --
> ~PA Bear
>
> PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:

Quote:

> > QED: Would it behoove one to create the new Live ID in advance of the
> > transition or would doing so (needlessly) complicate matters?
> >
> > I've pinged Tech Support about this, too.
> >
> > ...winston wrote:

Quote:

> >> That was quick..
> >> Thanks for raising the issue.
> >>
> >> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >>> Behold, Windows Live FolderShare Technical Support hath spoken! <w>
> >>>
> >>> <QP>
> >>> ...I understand that you are concerned that your access to the Windows
> >>> Live FolderShare be interrupted once Windows Live Sync has been
> >>> released.
> >>> I am here to address this. Robear, you are correct that Windows Live
> >>> Sync
> >>> will now be incorporated
> >>> with Windows Live ID. Since you are a current non-Live ID user, you will
> >>> be prompted to register your account to enable it for the Live ID
> >>> services. Be assured that your access to the Windows Live FolderShare or
> >>> Sync will not be interrupted once it goes live. The information above
> >>> will help address your inquiry and I appreciate this
> >>> opportunity of providing you assistance. You can also find the answers
> >>> to
> >>> some of the most common questions about
> >>> Windows Live FolderShare by going to
> >>> http://help.live.com/help.aspx?project=wl_foldershare </QP>
> >>>
> >>> Now we know. Thanks again, StephenB.
> >>>
> >>> PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
> >>>> Thanks, Stephen. Good idea. I'll reply to this thread if & when I
> >>>> hear
> >>>> anything.
> >>>>
> >>>> StephenB wrote:
> >>>>> I would suggest submitting this as an email support request for
> >>>>> FolderShare:
> >>>>> https://support.live.com/eform.aspx?...are&ct=eformts
> >>>>>
> >>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >>>>>> [Crossposted to FolderShare and Windows Live Sync newsgroups]
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> My client's been using FolderShare since before MS acquired it in
> >>>>>> Nov-05. Their log-in (i.e., email address and password) is NOT
> >>>>>> associated with a Live ID or a Hotmail account (obviously).
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Assuming a Live ID will be required to log-in to WLSync, how will
> >>>>>> they
> >>>>>> log-in after the transition?
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Should we create a new Live ID associated with their current
> >>>>>> FolderShare
> >>>>>> log-in in anticipation of the transition?
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Will their current log-in automatically be associated with a Live ID
> >>>>>> once the transition takes place? (Kinda doubt it.)
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> I imagine there are many other FolderShare users out there who may be
> >>>>>> in
> >>>>>> the same boat and the WLSync hasn't said a word about this AFAIK.

>
>

12-13-2008

On Tue, 9 Dec 2008 19:43:16 -0500, "PA Bear [MS MVP]"
<PABearMVP@xxxxxx> wrote:

[snip]

Quote:

>Robear, you are correct that Windows Live Sync will now be incorporated with
>Windows Live ID. Since you are a current non-Live ID user, you will be
>prompted to register your account to enable it for the Live ID services. Be
>assured that your access to the Windows Live FolderShare or Sync will not be
>interrupted once it goes live.
>
>The information above will help address your inquiry and I appreciate this
>opportunity of providing you assistance.
>
>You can also find the answers to some of the most common questions about
>Windows Live FolderShare by going to
>http://help.live.com/help.aspx?project=wl_foldershare
></QP>

This is not what I have found occurs. I am currently minus all
personal and shared folders with any login I try. See article:
Message-ID: <j736k4hengqdmt5vohrvprh5ltsp31av5g@xxxxxx> in
microsoft.public.windows.live.sync Subject: Re: All libraries
disappeared.

None of the accounts I have converted to Live Sync are showing any
personal or shared library information. One was not a Windows Live ID
enabled account but has since been converted to Windows Live ID. The
other (as well as a third) were Windows Live ID enabled.

HELP!

12-13-2008

Your are more than welcome to begin your own thread about /your/ issues
instead of hijacking threads of others, David. I wouldn't expect Sync to be
working properly until later next week at the earliest, if I were you. Good
luck

David Thornton wrote:

Quote:

> On Tue, 9 Dec 2008 19:43:16 -0500, "PA Bear [MS MVP]"
> <PABearMVP@xxxxxx> wrote:
>
> [snip]
>

Quote:

>> Robear, you are correct that Windows Live Sync will now be incorporated
>> with Windows Live ID. Since you are a current non-Live ID user, you will
>> be
>> prompted to register your account to enable it for the Live ID services.
>> Be
>> assured that your access to the Windows Live FolderShare or Sync will not
>> be interrupted once it goes live.
>>
>> The information above will help address your inquiry and I appreciate
>> this
>> opportunity of providing you assistance.
>>
>> You can also find the answers to some of the most common questions about
>> Windows Live FolderShare by going to
>> http://help.live.com/help.aspx?project=wl_foldershare
>> </QP>

>
> This is not what I have found occurs. I am currently minus all
> personal and shared folders with any login I try. See article:
> Message-ID: <j736k4hengqdmt5vohrvprh5ltsp31av5g@xxxxxx> in
> microsoft.public.windows.live.sync Subject: Re: All libraries
> disappeared.
>
> None of the accounts I have converted to Live Sync are showing any
> personal or shared library information. One was not a Windows Live ID
> enabled account but has since been converted to Windows Live ID. The
> other (as well as a third) were Windows Live ID enabled.
>
> HELP!

12-08-2008	#1 (permalink)
PA Bear [MS MVP] n/a posts	FolderShare vs Windows Live Sync log-ins [Crossposted to FolderShare and Windows Live Sync newsgroups] My client's been using FolderShare since before MS acquired it in Nov-05. Their log-in (i.e., email address and password) is NOT associated with a Live ID or a Hotmail account (obviously). Assuming a Live ID will be required to log-in to WLSync, how will they log-in after the transition? Should we create a new Live ID associated with their current FolderShare log-in in anticipation of the transition? Will their current log-in automatically be associated with a Live ID once the transition takes place? (Kinda doubt it.) I imagine there are many other FolderShare users out there who may be in the same boat and the WLSync hasn't said a word about this AFAIK. Thanks. -- ~PA Bear
My System Specs

12-08-2008	#2 (permalink)
StephenB n/a posts	Re: FolderShare vs Windows Live Sync log-ins I would suggest submitting this as an email support request for FolderShare: https://support.live.com/eform.aspx?...are&ct=eformts -steve "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@xxxxxx> wrote: Quote: >[Crossposted to FolderShare and Windows Live Sync newsgroups] > >My client's been using FolderShare since before MS acquired it in Nov-05. >Their log-in (i.e., email address and password) is NOT associated with a >Live ID or a Hotmail account (obviously). > >Assuming a Live ID will be required to log-in to WLSync, how will they >log-in after the transition? > >Should we create a new Live ID associated with their current FolderShare >log-in in anticipation of the transition? > >Will their current log-in automatically be associated with a Live ID once >the transition takes place? (Kinda doubt it.) > >I imagine there are many other FolderShare users out there who may be in the >same boat and the WLSync hasn't said a word about this AFAIK. > >Thanks. -- Stephen Boots MVP Windows Live Windows Live OneCare Forum Moderator sboots@xxxxxx
My System Specs

12-08-2008	#3 (permalink)
PA Bear [MS MVP] n/a posts	Re: FolderShare vs Windows Live Sync log-ins Thanks, Stephen. Good idea. I'll reply to this thread if & when I hear anything. -- ~Robear StephenB wrote: Quote: > I would suggest submitting this as an email support request for > FolderShare: > https://support.live.com/eform.aspx?...are&ct=eformts > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: Quote: >> [Crossposted to FolderShare and Windows Live Sync newsgroups] >> >> My client's been using FolderShare since before MS acquired it in Nov-05. >> Their log-in (i.e., email address and password) is NOT associated with a >> Live ID or a Hotmail account (obviously). >> >> Assuming a Live ID will be required to log-in to WLSync, how will they >> log-in after the transition? >> >> Should we create a new Live ID associated with their current FolderShare >> log-in in anticipation of the transition? >> >> Will their current log-in automatically be associated with a Live ID once >> the transition takes place? (Kinda doubt it.) >> >> I imagine there are many other FolderShare users out there who may be in >> the same boat and the WLSync hasn't said a word about this AFAIK. >> >> Thanks.
My System Specs

12-09-2008	#4 (permalink)
PA Bear [MS MVP] n/a posts	Re: FolderShare vs Windows Live Sync log-ins Behold, Windows Live FolderShare Technical Support hath spoken! <w> <QP> ....I understand that you are concerned that your access to the Windows Live FolderShare be interrupted once Windows Live Sync has been released. I am here to address this. Robear, you are correct that Windows Live Sync will now be incorporated with Windows Live ID. Since you are a current non-Live ID user, you will be prompted to register your account to enable it for the Live ID services. Be assured that your access to the Windows Live FolderShare or Sync will not be interrupted once it goes live. The information above will help address your inquiry and I appreciate this opportunity of providing you assistance. You can also find the answers to some of the most common questions about Windows Live FolderShare by going to http://help.live.com/help.aspx?project=wl_foldershare </QP> Now we know. Thanks again, StephenB. PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote: Quote: > Thanks, Stephen. Good idea. I'll reply to this thread if & when I hear > anything. > > StephenB wrote: Quote: >> I would suggest submitting this as an email support request for >> FolderShare: >> https://support.live.com/eform.aspx?...are&ct=eformts >> >> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: Quote: >>> [Crossposted to FolderShare and Windows Live Sync newsgroups] >>> >>> My client's been using FolderShare since before MS acquired it in >>> Nov-05. >>> Their log-in (i.e., email address and password) is NOT associated with a >>> Live ID or a Hotmail account (obviously). >>> >>> Assuming a Live ID will be required to log-in to WLSync, how will they >>> log-in after the transition? >>> >>> Should we create a new Live ID associated with their current FolderShare >>> log-in in anticipation of the transition? >>> >>> Will their current log-in automatically be associated with a Live ID >>> once >>> the transition takes place? (Kinda doubt it.) >>> >>> I imagine there are many other FolderShare users out there who may be in >>> the same boat and the WLSync hasn't said a word about this AFAIK. >>> >>> Thanks.
My System Specs

12-10-2008	#5 (permalink)
...winston n/a posts	Re: FolderShare vs Windows Live Sync log-ins That was quick.. Thanks for raising the issue. -- ...winston ms-mvp mail "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:#pzqPEmWJHA.5272@xxxxxx Quote: > Behold, Windows Live FolderShare Technical Support hath spoken! <w> > > <QP> > ...I understand that you are concerned that your access to the Windows Live FolderShare be interrupted once Windows Live Sync has > been released. I am here to address this. > > Robear, you are correct that Windows Live Sync will now be incorporated with Windows Live ID. Since you are a current non-Live ID > user, you will be prompted to register your account to enable it for the Live ID services. Be assured that your access to the > Windows Live FolderShare or Sync will not be interrupted once it goes live. > > The information above will help address your inquiry and I appreciate this opportunity of providing you assistance. > > You can also find the answers to some of the most common questions about Windows Live FolderShare by going to > http://help.live.com/help.aspx?project=wl_foldershare > </QP> > > Now we know. Thanks again, StephenB. > > PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote: Quote: >> Thanks, Stephen. Good idea. I'll reply to this thread if & when I hear >> anything. >> >> StephenB wrote: Quote: >>> I would suggest submitting this as an email support request for >>> FolderShare: >>> https://support.live.com/eform.aspx?...are&ct=eformts >>> >>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: >>>> [Crossposted to FolderShare and Windows Live Sync newsgroups] >>>> >>>> My client's been using FolderShare since before MS acquired it in Nov-05. >>>> Their log-in (i.e., email address and password) is NOT associated with a >>>> Live ID or a Hotmail account (obviously). >>>> >>>> Assuming a Live ID will be required to log-in to WLSync, how will they >>>> log-in after the transition? >>>> >>>> Should we create a new Live ID associated with their current FolderShare >>>> log-in in anticipation of the transition? >>>> >>>> Will their current log-in automatically be associated with a Live ID once >>>> the transition takes place? (Kinda doubt it.) >>>> >>>> I imagine there are many other FolderShare users out there who may be in >>>> the same boat and the WLSync hasn't said a word about this AFAIK. >>>> >>>> Thanks. >
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12-10-2008	#6 (permalink)
PA Bear [MS MVP] n/a posts	Re: FolderShare vs Windows Live Sync log-ins QED: Would it behoove one to create the new Live ID in advance of the transition or would doing so (needlessly) complicate matters? I've pinged Tech Support about this, too. -- ~PA Bear ....winston wrote: Quote: > That was quick.. > Thanks for raising the issue. > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: Quote: >> Behold, Windows Live FolderShare Technical Support hath spoken! <w> >> >> <QP> >> ...I understand that you are concerned that your access to the Windows >> Live FolderShare be interrupted once Windows Live Sync has been released. >> I am here to address this. Robear, you are correct that Windows Live Sync >> will now be incorporated >> with Windows Live ID. Since you are a current non-Live ID user, you will >> be prompted to register your account to enable it for the Live ID >> services. Be assured that your access to the Windows Live FolderShare or >> Sync will not be interrupted once it goes live. The information above >> will help address your inquiry and I appreciate this >> opportunity of providing you assistance. You can also find the answers to >> some of the most common questions about >> Windows Live FolderShare by going to >> http://help.live.com/help.aspx?project=wl_foldershare </QP> >> >> Now we know. Thanks again, StephenB. >> >> PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote: Quote: >>> Thanks, Stephen. Good idea. I'll reply to this thread if & when I hear >>> anything. >>> >>> StephenB wrote: >>>> I would suggest submitting this as an email support request for >>>> FolderShare: >>>> https://support.live.com/eform.aspx?...are&ct=eformts >>>> >>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: >>>>> [Crossposted to FolderShare and Windows Live Sync newsgroups] >>>>> >>>>> My client's been using FolderShare since before MS acquired it in >>>>> Nov-05. Their log-in (i.e., email address and password) is NOT >>>>> associated with a Live ID or a Hotmail account (obviously). >>>>> >>>>> Assuming a Live ID will be required to log-in to WLSync, how will they >>>>> log-in after the transition? >>>>> >>>>> Should we create a new Live ID associated with their current >>>>> FolderShare >>>>> log-in in anticipation of the transition? >>>>> >>>>> Will their current log-in automatically be associated with a Live ID >>>>> once the transition takes place? (Kinda doubt it.) >>>>> >>>>> I imagine there are many other FolderShare users out there who may be >>>>> in >>>>> the same boat and the WLSync hasn't said a word about this AFAIK.
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12-11-2008	#7 (permalink)
PA Bear [MS MVP] n/a posts	Re: FolderShare vs Windows Live Sync log-ins Support says it'd be perfectly OK to create the new Live ID before being prompted to do so. -- ~PA Bear PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote: Quote: > QED: Would it behoove one to create the new Live ID in advance of the > transition or would doing so (needlessly) complicate matters? > > I've pinged Tech Support about this, too. > > ...winston wrote: Quote: >> That was quick.. >> Thanks for raising the issue. >> >> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: Quote: >>> Behold, Windows Live FolderShare Technical Support hath spoken! <w> >>> >>> <QP> >>> ...I understand that you are concerned that your access to the Windows >>> Live FolderShare be interrupted once Windows Live Sync has been >>> released. >>> I am here to address this. Robear, you are correct that Windows Live >>> Sync >>> will now be incorporated >>> with Windows Live ID. Since you are a current non-Live ID user, you will >>> be prompted to register your account to enable it for the Live ID >>> services. Be assured that your access to the Windows Live FolderShare or >>> Sync will not be interrupted once it goes live. The information above >>> will help address your inquiry and I appreciate this >>> opportunity of providing you assistance. You can also find the answers >>> to >>> some of the most common questions about >>> Windows Live FolderShare by going to >>> http://help.live.com/help.aspx?project=wl_foldershare </QP> >>> >>> Now we know. Thanks again, StephenB. >>> >>> PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote: >>>> Thanks, Stephen. Good idea. I'll reply to this thread if & when I >>>> hear >>>> anything. >>>> >>>> StephenB wrote: >>>>> I would suggest submitting this as an email support request for >>>>> FolderShare: >>>>> https://support.live.com/eform.aspx?...are&ct=eformts >>>>> >>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: >>>>>> [Crossposted to FolderShare and Windows Live Sync newsgroups] >>>>>> >>>>>> My client's been using FolderShare since before MS acquired it in >>>>>> Nov-05. Their log-in (i.e., email address and password) is NOT >>>>>> associated with a Live ID or a Hotmail account (obviously). >>>>>> >>>>>> Assuming a Live ID will be required to log-in to WLSync, how will >>>>>> they >>>>>> log-in after the transition? >>>>>> >>>>>> Should we create a new Live ID associated with their current >>>>>> FolderShare >>>>>> log-in in anticipation of the transition? >>>>>> >>>>>> Will their current log-in automatically be associated with a Live ID >>>>>> once the transition takes place? (Kinda doubt it.) >>>>>> >>>>>> I imagine there are many other FolderShare users out there who may be >>>>>> in >>>>>> the same boat and the WLSync hasn't said a word about this AFAIK.
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12-11-2008	#8 (permalink)
whois101 n/a posts	Re: FolderShare vs Windows Live Sync log-ins First of all, forcing the use of the Live ID is shortsighted. In many corporations, logging in to the Live ID is blocked by the firewall/proxy due to the spam-magnet Hotmail/LiveMail (and also productivity reasons). This is not likely to change. Aside from the above, the Live-ID has been proven to be accessible to spammers, even if never used. This makes it also accessible to hackers. Not a very comfortable ID ... ehhh ... idea. "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: Quote: > Support says it'd be perfectly OK to create the new Live ID before being > prompted to do so. > -- > ~PA Bear > > PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote: Quote: > > QED: Would it behoove one to create the new Live ID in advance of the > > transition or would doing so (needlessly) complicate matters? > > > > I've pinged Tech Support about this, too. > > > > ...winston wrote: Quote: > >> That was quick.. > >> Thanks for raising the issue. > >> > >> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > >>> Behold, Windows Live FolderShare Technical Support hath spoken! <w> > >>> > >>> <QP> > >>> ...I understand that you are concerned that your access to the Windows > >>> Live FolderShare be interrupted once Windows Live Sync has been > >>> released. > >>> I am here to address this. Robear, you are correct that Windows Live > >>> Sync > >>> will now be incorporated > >>> with Windows Live ID. Since you are a current non-Live ID user, you will > >>> be prompted to register your account to enable it for the Live ID > >>> services. Be assured that your access to the Windows Live FolderShare or > >>> Sync will not be interrupted once it goes live. The information above > >>> will help address your inquiry and I appreciate this > >>> opportunity of providing you assistance. You can also find the answers > >>> to > >>> some of the most common questions about > >>> Windows Live FolderShare by going to > >>> http://help.live.com/help.aspx?project=wl_foldershare </QP> > >>> > >>> Now we know. Thanks again, StephenB. > >>> > >>> PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote: > >>>> Thanks, Stephen. Good idea. I'll reply to this thread if & when I > >>>> hear > >>>> anything. > >>>> > >>>> StephenB wrote: > >>>>> I would suggest submitting this as an email support request for > >>>>> FolderShare: > >>>>> https://support.live.com/eform.aspx?...are&ct=eformts > >>>>> > >>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > >>>>>> [Crossposted to FolderShare and Windows Live Sync newsgroups] > >>>>>> > >>>>>> My client's been using FolderShare since before MS acquired it in > >>>>>> Nov-05. Their log-in (i.e., email address and password) is NOT > >>>>>> associated with a Live ID or a Hotmail account (obviously). > >>>>>> > >>>>>> Assuming a Live ID will be required to log-in to WLSync, how will > >>>>>> they > >>>>>> log-in after the transition? > >>>>>> > >>>>>> Should we create a new Live ID associated with their current > >>>>>> FolderShare > >>>>>> log-in in anticipation of the transition? > >>>>>> > >>>>>> Will their current log-in automatically be associated with a Live ID > >>>>>> once the transition takes place? (Kinda doubt it.) > >>>>>> > >>>>>> I imagine there are many other FolderShare users out there who may be > >>>>>> in > >>>>>> the same boat and the WLSync hasn't said a word about this AFAIK. > >
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12-13-2008	#9 (permalink)
David Thornton n/a posts	Re: FolderShare vs Windows Live Sync log-ins On Tue, 9 Dec 2008 19:43:16 -0500, "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@xxxxxx> wrote: [snip] Quote: >Robear, you are correct that Windows Live Sync will now be incorporated with >Windows Live ID. Since you are a current non-Live ID user, you will be >prompted to register your account to enable it for the Live ID services. Be >assured that your access to the Windows Live FolderShare or Sync will not be >interrupted once it goes live. > >The information above will help address your inquiry and I appreciate this >opportunity of providing you assistance. > >You can also find the answers to some of the most common questions about >Windows Live FolderShare by going to >http://help.live.com/help.aspx?project=wl_foldershare ></QP> This is not what I have found occurs. I am currently minus all personal and shared folders with any login I try. See article: Message-ID: <j736k4hengqdmt5vohrvprh5ltsp31av5g@xxxxxx> in microsoft.public.windows.live.sync Subject: Re: All libraries disappeared. None of the accounts I have converted to Live Sync are showing any personal or shared library information. One was not a Windows Live ID enabled account but has since been converted to Windows Live ID. The other (as well as a third) were Windows Live ID enabled. HELP!
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12-13-2008	#10 (permalink)
PA Bear [MS MVP] n/a posts	Re: FolderShare vs Windows Live Sync log-ins Your are more than welcome to begin your own thread about /your/ issues instead of hijacking threads of others, David. I wouldn't expect Sync to be working properly until later next week at the earliest, if I were you. Good luck David Thornton wrote: Quote: > On Tue, 9 Dec 2008 19:43:16 -0500, "PA Bear [MS MVP]" > <PABearMVP@xxxxxx> wrote: > > [snip] > Quote: >> Robear, you are correct that Windows Live Sync will now be incorporated >> with Windows Live ID. Since you are a current non-Live ID user, you will >> be >> prompted to register your account to enable it for the Live ID services. >> Be >> assured that your access to the Windows Live FolderShare or Sync will not >> be interrupted once it goes live. >> >> The information above will help address your inquiry and I appreciate >> this >> opportunity of providing you assistance. >> >> You can also find the answers to some of the most common questions about >> Windows Live FolderShare by going to >> http://help.live.com/help.aspx?project=wl_foldershare >> </QP> > > This is not what I have found occurs. I am currently minus all > personal and shared folders with any login I try. See article: > Message-ID: <j736k4hengqdmt5vohrvprh5ltsp31av5g@xxxxxx> in > microsoft.public.windows.live.sync Subject: Re: All libraries > disappeared. > > None of the accounts I have converted to Live Sync are showing any > personal or shared library information. One was not a Windows Live ID > enabled account but has since been converted to Windows Live ID. The > other (as well as a third) were Windows Live ID enabled. > > HELP!
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