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Windows Live Sync makes it easy to access your digital stuff anywhere from any device. With Sync, you have the freedom to use any PC, knowing you’ll always have access to the files or apps that you need.

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Access your files from anywhere Access your files from anywhere. You can use up to 2 GB of online storage on SkyDrive to sync files from your PC. You can then access your files anywhere — even if your PC is switched off.
Access your desktop from anywhere Access your desktop from anywhere. Leave your PC online and you can access its files and apps anywhere from devices.live.com. Find your PC among the list of devices on the website, and click on Connect to this computer to remotely control your PC. This is great for emergency situations where you might be at work and need an important file from home.
Get your new PC up and running quickly by transferring files and settings Get your new PC up and running quickly by transferring files and settings. Use Sync on two (or more) PCs to transfer files and keep your files up-to-date across all of your PCs. Sync can even transfer and sync really big folders with pictures and personal videos. You can also sync your Internet Explorer and Office settings to make it easy to set up your new PC just like your old one.
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