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The tag 'windows live id' refers to Microsoft's earlier account system, later rebranded as Microsoft account. In Windows 8, using a Windows Live ID (Microsoft account) enables SkyDrive-based settings sync and integration with Metro-style apps. Users can convert a local account to a Microsoft account to access these features. The tag also appears in forum contexts where members can post using Windows Live ID alongside other services like Facebook, Yahoo!, and AOL. Additionally, SkyDrive backup tools require signing in with a Windows Live ID. The tag is relevant to account management, cloud sync, and authentication in Windows environments.
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    Windows 8 Windows 8 Tip: Convert a Local Account to a Microsoft Account

    By Paul Thurrott With Windows 8, its preferable to sign into your PC with a Microsoft account—or what we still call a Windows Live ID—to take advantage of SkyDrive-based settings sync and deep integration with several new Metro-style apps and other capabilities. But if you signed in with a local...
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    September Forum Updates: New Posting Features and vBulletin Upgrade Insights

    We have moved ahead with our agenda in several areas for September. Members can enjoy changes in the following areas: Post Messages Using Windows Live ID, Facebook, Yahoo!, and AOL As we proposed today, members can use the Facebook Graph API (and therefore the OpenGraph API) to post messages...
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    Windows 8 'Aero Lite' Screenshots Surface

    Source: Neowin.net - Windows 8 'Aero Lite' screenshots surface
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    What you need to know about Windows 7 SP1

    With Windows 7 Service Pack 1 generally available, Win7 users need to know what SP1 brings — and doesn't bring — to the game. In short, this service pack adds surprisingly little to Windows 7. You'll want to install it — eventually. And for those of you who followed the conventional wisdom and...
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    • Forum: The Water Cooler
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    Windows 7 Show you the way----Comparison of different online or local backup Tools

    Since I noticed a lot of people have post threads to ask for suggestions about backup tools. It's time-consuming and boring to answer each of them. Hence I make a comparison about 3 best online backup tools and 3 best local backup tools to show the way to novices. (Don't forget to reply if you...
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    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows Vista Unable to watch recorded TV that's being streamed over the internet

    I haven't had luck with streaming recorded tv over the internet :( I've searched these forums (and others) with no luck. Both machines are running the RC (build 7100) and both have been secured using my windows live id. I even installed a codec pack on the laptop and I was able to play one...
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    • audio issues build 7100 codec digital media file recognition file types home network internet issues media files media player media sharing recorded tv streaming streaming issues troubleshooting video playback windows live id
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    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    office 2007 Technical Preview!

    hey guys i just got home and found an interesting email in my inbox telling me that i can download the 2010 tech preview heres most of the email you get given a key to office 2010 pro both 64 and 32bit as well as alot of other office 2010 programs like visio and here are the upgrade info...
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    • 32-bit 64-bit client upgrade download email file transfer invitation key microsoft microsoft connect office 2007 office 2010 pre-release pro version product information program participants technical preview upgrade visio windows live id
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    • Forum: Windows News
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