About this tag
The tag 'live id' on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about Microsoft's Live ID authentication system, which was later rebranded as Microsoft account. Topics include using Live ID to sign into Windows 8, syncing passwords across computers, accessing Windows Media Player streams, and troubleshooting issues like live tiles not working after joining a domain. Users also discuss service outages affecting Live ID-dependent services such as Outlook, Hotmail, and SkyDrive, as well as security advisories related to fraudulent certificates impacting login.live.com. Additionally, Live ID is mentioned as an identity provider in Azure Access Control Service for iOS applications. The tag reflects user experiences with Live ID across Windows, Microsoft services, and developer scenarios.
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    Windows 8 Join Domain and Live Tiles stop working

    Trying Windows 8 at work and bought new Samsung 700t tablet. Windows 8 works fine with local user (linked to live id) and all our software including Symantec Endpoint 12.1.2. As soon as I join to domain (server 2008) and reboot the live tiles no longer function. Have total reset several times...
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    Windows 8 Live ID Issue

    If you are having issues this morning with Outlook, People, Microsoft account, Messenger, Hotmail, SkyDrive or other assorted services that might require your LiveID credentials, don't panic. There seems to be a problem with the service and it is being worked on. Regards Randy
  3. Trouble

    Service Outage Affecting LiveID and Microsoft Accounts: Issues Reported

    If you are having issues this morning with Outlook, People, Microsoft account, Messenger, Hotmail, SkyDrive or other assorted services that might require your LiveID credentials, don't panic. There seems to be a problem with the service and it is being worked on. Regards Randy
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    Windows 7 WMP12 stream playlists

    Hi there, I have a HTPC with music I'd like to listen to from another pc. I've enabled Internet access with a Live ID and seems to be working. I see music and video's which are in the win7 libraries on the HTPC, but not my playlists. Is this somehow possible? Thanks.
  5. News

    Microsoft Releases Security Advisory 2524375

    Hello - Today we're releasing Link Removed due to 404 Error, to address nine fraudulent digital certificates issued by Comodo Group Inc, a root certificate authority. Comodo has since revoked the digital certificates. This is not a Microsoft security vulnerability; however, one of the...
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    Windows Vista Windows 7 / WMP12 Internet Streaming

    I absolutely love Windows 7 RC - It has worked flawlessly for me including running stuff that normally NEVER works with a new OS! Major Kudos to the Development Team. I'm trying to get my feet wet with the Internet Streaming Option in Media Player in Windows 7. I can get it to work if the...