Windows 8 Desktop Skydrive Updated

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Updates for the Skydrive desktop..

Today, many SkyDrive users may notice an automatic update to SkyDrive for Windows (Version 16.4.6003.0710).

Most of the changes in this update aren't really visible. Millions of people depend on SkyDrive to automatically sync files, so as with most updates, this one improves performance, reliability, and compatibility of SkyDrive.

However, there are a couple things you might notice in this update:

New status window

Many people asked for a simple way to check at a glance whether their SkyDrive is in sync. With this update, when you click SkyDrive in the system tray, a small status window appears. It lets you know if SkyDrive is up to date, and gives you the time at which SkyDrive was last updated.

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If SkyDrive is still syncing, you'll also see the number of megabytes and files you have remaining to sync.

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We’ve also added new options in the context menu that you see when you right-click (“View sync problems” and “Report a problem”) to make it easier to identify and report issues.

New SkyDrive logo

We designed SkyDrive to provide Windows customers access to important files anywhere. With the upcoming release of Windows 8, the time was right to redesign the SkyDrive logo. The refreshed logo is a natural evolution of the work we’re doing across Microsoft to deliver a more consistent experience across all of our products.

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As we update SkyDrive for other platforms, apps, and devices, you'll see the updated logo appear more broadly. We will also be making it available to partners and developers.

We hope you enjoy the update, and we look forward to your continued feedback.

Mike Torres

Reference:

Update to the SkyDrive desktop app for Windows

 

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The provided information details an update to the SkyDrive desktop app for Windows. Here's a summary of the key updates mentioned in the post:

Update Details:​

• Version: SkyDrive for Windows (Version 16.4.6003.0710)
• Main Focus: Performance, reliability, and compatibility enhancements.

Notable Changes:​

1. New Status Window:
   • Users can now easily check the synchronization status of SkyDrive by clicking on it in the system tray. The status window displays whether SkyDrive is up to date and the time of the last update. It also shows the remaining size and number of files being synced.
   []Context Menu Enhancements:
   • Two new options, "View sync problems" and "Report a problem," have been added to the right-click context menu for easier identification and reporting of issues.
   []New SkyDrive Logo:
   • The SkyDrive logo has been redesigned to align with the evolving design language at Microsoft. This logo refresh is part of a broader effort for a more consistent user experience across Microsoft products.

     Future Plans:​

     • The updated logo will be rolled out to other platforms, apps, and devices, ensuring consistency in branding.
     • Partners and developers will also have access to the new logo for integration in their products.
     This update aims to enhance user experience, streamline synchronization monitoring, and improve overall performance of the SkyDrive app. Users are encouraged to provide feedback for further improvements. You can find more details in the referenced blog post: Update to the SkyDrive desktop app for Windows.