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    I've been using Live Sync successfully across 5 computers and wondering what the process is to move to Live Mesh.  Can they live together or do I have to uninstall and re-install?
    John A
    Friday, March 19, 2010 1:39 AM

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    You can run them both on the same computer.

    You should *not* point both to the same folder, though. If you do, you will probably encounter data loss. If you wish to use both, they need to be synchronizing different folders.

    At this point, based on rumors about the next version of Windows Live programs and services, I would not switch to Live Mesh right now unless you have a specific need that can't wait. Rumors indicate that we'll see Live Sync and Live Mesh merged in the future.

    -steve

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    Friday, March 19, 2010 12:57 PM
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    You can run them both on the same computer.

    You should *not* point both to the same folder, though. If you do, you will probably encounter data loss. If you wish to use both, they need to be synchronizing different folders.

    At this point, based on rumors about the next version of Windows Live programs and services, I would not switch to Live Mesh right now unless you have a specific need that can't wait. Rumors indicate that we'll see Live Sync and Live Mesh merged in the future.

    -steve

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    Friday, March 19, 2010 12:57 PM
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    Steve,

    Thanks for the quick and useful response.  I don't have a pressing need, so I definately will wait and see what evolves.  I was afraid there would be a conflict is trying to synchronize the same folder with both applications.

    John

    John A
    Friday, March 19, 2010 1:26 PM
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    Thanks for the quick and useful response.  I don't have a pressing need, so I definately will wait and see what evolves.  I was afraid there would be a conflict is trying to synchronize the same folder with both applications.

    John

    You're very welcome, John.

    -steve

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    Friday, March 19, 2010 4:40 PM
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