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    Windows Live SkyDrive - Map Drive

    How to Map Windows Live SkyDrive in Windows Explorer
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    How to Map Windows Live SkyDrive in Windows Explorer

       Information
    This tutorial is a quick tutorial on showing you how to map you Windows Live SkyDrive in Windows Explorer.

    For this to work you will need a Windows Live ID - See:

    https://signup.live.com/signup.aspx?...x0_36222&lic=1

       Tip
    You may also want to add Windows Live SkyDrive to the Context menu - SkyDrive - Upload to from Windows 7 Desktop
       Warning
    SkyDrive will soon be called OneDrive instead.

    OneDrive for Everything in Your Life | OneDrive Blog







    Method 1

    Add as a network drive



    Here's How:

    1. Download this small .exe file from the link below to find your Windows Live SkyDrive server.
    a). Once done Extract to a temp location and then Run the Executable
    Windows Live SkyDrive - Map Drive-extract.jpg

    Windows Live SkyDrive - Map Drive-run.jpg
    b). Then enter your Windows Live ID Credentials and select a Folder that you would like to Map
    Windows Live SkyDrive - Map Drive-server.jpg
    2. Click Start > My Computer
    a). Then click "Map network drive"
    Windows Live SkyDrive - Map Drive-computer.jpg
    b). Now copy and paste the Link from the Executable to the Folder area of the Dialog box
    Windows Live SkyDrive - Map Drive-map.jpg
    c). Now you will need to change the directory. Change the "/" to "\" And Delete the "Https://" And replace with "\\"
    NOTE: Do not include the Speech marks.d). Set the Drive Letter you want and then click Finish
    3. It will now connect
    NOTE: This could take up to 5 Minutes depending on your Network Connection.
    Windows Live SkyDrive - Map Drive-connect.jpg

    a). Now just enter your Windows Live ID Credentials
    Windows Live SkyDrive - Map Drive-credentials.jpg
    b). And your done :)
    NOTE: You could change the Name of the Mapped Drive by Pressing F2 while the drive is Highlighted.
    Windows Live SkyDrive - Map Drive-mapped-drive.jpg
       Warning
    Any changes or uploads made to this Drive will be made to your skydrive Storage





    Method 2

    Add as a network location



       Information
    If you are recieving problems with connection after Reboot then try this method as it will set Skydrive as a folder and not a drive


    Here's How:

    1.Follow steps 1 and 2a
    a).Click Map a network Drive

    Windows Live SkyDrive - Map Drive-computer.jpg
    b).Now click on "Connect to a website that you can use to store your documents and pictures

    Windows Live SkyDrive - Map Drive-connect-webservice.png
    c).This will open a wizard - Click Next

    Windows Live SkyDrive - Map Drive-next-wizard.png
    d).Then select "Custom Location"
    e).Now copy and Paste the Link in the Executable to the Folder path box also you will need to make some changes

    Change the "/" to "\" And Delete the "Https://" And replace with "\\"
    NOTE: Do not include the Speech marks.
    For example:
    Before
    https://ifgimn.docs.live.net/bbc0417453e8955d/Documents

    After
    \\ifgimn.docs.live.net\bbc0417453e8955d\Documents

    Windows Live SkyDrive - Map Drive-connect-2.png
    3.Now click Next and if it asks enter your Windows Live Credentials in
    a).It will now ask you to enter a name for the location - you could use something like Skydrive

    Windows Live SkyDrive - Map Drive-name-location.png
    b).You are now done! Instead of Skydrive being a Drive it is now a folder

    Windows Live SkyDrive - Map Drive-folder.png
    Josh










  1. Posts : 1,088
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #1

    Nice tutorial, Josh. Must give it a try.
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  2. Posts : 2,298
    Windows 7 Professional x64 SP1 ; Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard
    Thread Starter
       #2

    No Problem :) - Hope it works out okay for you - please post if you have any questions
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  3. Posts : 1,088
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #3

    Will do, thanks again.
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  4. Posts : 4,549
    Windows 8 - 64-bit
       #4

    Shadowjk.. this is a very nice tutorial .. I may try this on my Windows 7 laptop..
    I don't really care for SkyDrive since attaching anything in my old Windows XP is ruined with SkyDrive.. unless I have this confused with the one used by Windows Live Hotmail.
    Thanks so much.
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  5. Posts : 33
    Windows 7 Ultimate x86
       #5

    Worked for me. Have a question though. I do not want to use the space on my C: Drive to put files for my SkyDrive account. I want to use my data partition D: for that. How do I change the path so that all files can be stored on D: and not C: where my OS is installed?


    Edit:
    Noticed a red X beside the mapped SkyDrive drive in Explorer when I rebooted PC. How do I get rid of this permanently so it is connected all the time when I boot up?
    Last edited by beastmaster; 28 May 2011 at 21:52.
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  6. Posts : 2,298
    Windows 7 Professional x64 SP1 ; Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Depending on whether you set it up to remember your Network Credentials and the response of the server it may take time to connect - If you didn't tick the box to Remember credentials then you will have to enter them again

    Josh
      My Computer


  7. Posts : 2,298
    Windows 7 Professional x64 SP1 ; Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard
    Thread Starter
       #7

    I have added Method 2 to show how to Add Skydrive as a Folder rather than a Drive - This should fix the Problem you are having with Connecting


    In safe mode Right click the Mapped Drive and click Disconnect to remove the Drive

    Josh
      My Computer


  8. Posts : 33
    Windows 7 Ultimate x86
       #8

    OK, I did have the Remember Credentials box ticked but it kept asking for details each time. I disconnected the drive in Safe Mode as you mentioned and used Option 2 to create a folder. This time it worked. It shows up in Explorer as a folder and does not have any red X beside it. When I left click the mouse on it, the Remember Credentials message appears after a few seconds. I enter my details and it connects.

    Thanks for the help. I will post back if any more issues....
      My Computer


  9. Posts : 2,298
    Windows 7 Professional x64 SP1 ; Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard
    Thread Starter
       #9

    No Problem
      My Computer


 
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