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.jpg) Windows Live Favorites homepage | |
| Developer(s) | Microsoft |
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| Final release | v1 / June 15, 2006 |
| Type | Favorites |
| Website | Archived official website at theWayback Machine (archive index) |
Windows Live Favorites (codenamedRoaming Favorites) was a part ofMicrosoft'sWindows Live range of services. It allowed users to access and edit theirfavorites from any computer. Users could import their bookmarks fromInternet Explorer and MSN Explorer, add favorites by dragging and dropping, clicking the "Add Favorite" button onWindows Live Toolbar, or using the right-click menu. It also allowed users to find favorites more quickly using name, address, folders or tags. Windows Live Favorites allowed a total of 1000 favorites and folders per user account. Users were required to sign in with theirWindows Live ID in order to use this service.
On April 14, 2009, Windows Live Favorites was integrated intoWindows Live SkyDrive. All existing favorites were migrated to the "Favorites" and "Shared Favorites" folders on Windows Live SkyDrive.[1]
Windows Live Favorites had the following features:
Windows Live Favorites was available as an add-on toWindows Live Toolbar. This client allowed users to synchronize their favorites betweenInternet Explorer and Windows Live Favorites. However, this functionality has been removed since Windows Live Toolbar Wave 3 was released. Favorites syncing has since been replaced byWindows Live SkyDrive andWindows Live Mesh.
Using the Windows Live Favorites module inWindows Live Spaces, users were able to share their favorites to the public. Viewers can use the built-in search box to quickly find the favorites the users have shared.
A "Favorites Star" tab was available inWindows Live Messenger for users to easily access their favorites within the program. It supported folders and real-time search, and allows users to manage their favorites directly from the program.
The Live.com Favorites gadget allowed users to access all of their favorites directly from their personalized Live.com page. Using this gadget it is possible to: