Windows Live SkyDrive for Webware

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Store and manage up to 5GB of files online for free.
Last updated on February 9, 2017
There have been 5 updates
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Store and manage up to 5GB of files online for free.

Windows Live SkyDrive is a free online file-storage system. For each folder you create, you choose who has access to it. Add new folders, rename them, or change who has access at any time. It includes 5GB of free online storage, available from any computer with Internet access; it offers personal, shared, and public folders -- you decide who has access to each folder; and it works well on any Windows or Macintosh computer with Firefox 1.5 or higher, or Internet Explorer 6 or higher. Your personal folders are password-protected with your Windows Live ID, so only you have access.When you create a shared folder, the friends you're sharing with need to sign in with their own Windows Live ID and password.Just like at your online bank, all file transfers are protected using Secure Socket Layers (SSL).

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GENERAL

Release: June 10, 2008

Latest update: February 9, 2017

Version: 0

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Webware

Additional Requirements: None

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Total Downloads: 58,940

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

3.5/5

22 User Votes

very lame, unreliable and unprofessional
tiffanyevitaJanuary 7, 2014
Pros
pictures show up
Cons
my docs don't even show up at all! It's a regular Word document- what the hell?!
Summary
poorly done
Reliable on Windows 7
javelinadreamOctober 31, 2013
Pros
SkyDrive is easier to access and faster than Google Drive, regardless of browser. Even though I really like Google, I use too many Google services, so SkyDrive and DropBox are good alternatives.
Cons
The newest update seems a little less reliable when syncing from my desktop. Also, file naming is awkward as mentioned in the other reviews.
Summary
For Windows users, Skydrive is a convenient alternative to Google Drive.
Will not work for most business
inaunSeptember 12, 2013
Pros
Cheap, included with Office 365, integrates "out of the box" with Office
Cons
Severe filename limitations will make this worthless (or way too much work) for most companies wanting to use Skydrive as cloud-based file storage. For example, "&" is an invalid character. Users commonly name files with an "&" in them ("Red & White banner.jpg")! Likewiase, # is "invalid". I have two users who name their files "Contract #1", "Contract rev #2", etc. All of the file restrictions make user training far too expensive and difficult.
Summary
Microsoft wants to be a big player in the cloud paradigm. Their cloud file offering falls far short of this goal. Fine for home users / tiny companies who can put up with the resrictions. Non-player for companies needing to support even a small handfull of users.
doesn't work with WinXP
jerryrcoxMarch 21, 2013
Pros
can't tell you any pros because I can't use it.
Cons
doesn't work with XP
Summary
Doesn't seem to work with XP, should still be in the beta process.
No XP support
offerPop5360285September 20, 2012
Pros
Possibility of working well for Vista etc,
Cons
Huge chunk of WINXP users shut out ...
Summary
Might be good unless you are locked in to XP.
Not ready for primetime
prakasheasAugust 25, 2012
Pros
Cheap, easy to use
Cons
Basic features lacking
Summary
I upgraded to 20GB storage for $10/year which is very cheap. However there are several limitations with skydrive. Some are very annoying. 1. It only syncs folders under the skydrive root folder on the PC. I have folders in several places on my PC and would like to leave them there since other applications expect them in those places. Skydrive will not back these up to the cloud until I move or copy the folders under the root skydrive folder. What is this 1990? 2. You cannot do a one way sync from PC to Skydrive only. I have several GB worth of pictures and videos I rarely see and just want them archived on the cloud but skydrive will only do two way sync forcing me to keep them on my PC which defeats the whole purpose. 3. Any device you add to your skydrive account will have all folders downloaded. In essence skydrive mirrors it's contents on each device you specified. I don't want everything mirrored everywhere for Pete's sake. 4. All the above can be mitigated if you do not use the client but only use the web version. But then you have to remember what to upload from which folder. Pretty limiting. The irritants seem so basic. For a company that prides itself on being the largest software company in the world, Microsoft appears to have rushed to put out a product that looks like a high school project. Hopefully they improve it. Soon.
Doesn't compare to Dropbox
nicmartAugust 14, 2012
Pros
Cheap and fairly simply.
Cons
Relatively primitive and unimaginative. Constantly issues warnings that certain characters are not permitted for naming folders, as if this were 1983.
Summary
Though I paid for SkyDrive space, I barely use it, but constantly use Dropbox, which is more directly integrated into my work habits.
Good but could be great
Jester_BoomerJune 21, 2012
Pros
free cloud space that is shareable. 2Gb file size limit better than earlier limits.
Cons
Cannot find a way to give write permission to others to add files to a folder shared with others.
Summary
Good & Bad
GabMedina83May 1, 2012
Pros
You can upload any of this (Documents, Photos, Videos, etc..) Plus you can have the iPhone & iPad App to see your documents in the cloud.
Cons
The PC App is giving me this error: (A file or folder can't be downloaded because the path is too long. Please exit and restart SkyDrive, and then pick a location with a shorter path). Comeon Is this a HardDrive on the CLOUD or not?
Summary
I got it use it online only. Kind of Sucks!!!
Should Still Be in Beta
soytsauceSeptember 28, 2011
Pros
Interfaces with Microsoft Office Products
Cons
Loses data, poor "saving" ability, can't easily see what teammates are working on.
Summary
This is inferior to Google Docs in terms of usability, trustworthiness, and ease of collaboration. The only advantage is the ability to use tables, charts, and graphs from Microsoft Office, which is impossible with Google Docs. Joining, sharing, and editing are all tedious.