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Windows Live is an all-in-one communications and collaboration platform for university students. Features include e-mail, instant messaging, document editing, file storage, and social networking.

Windows Live

Skydrive Space Reduction Notice (4/24/20112):

Microsoft will be reducing the amount of space available in their Skydrive service (online file storage) from 25 GB to 7 GB. For a limited time, users may avoid this reduction by updating their Windows Live account using these steps. This offer is only available to users with VSU email accounts created prior to 4/24/2012.

Walkthrough Documents

  • First-Time Users Guide - This guide is designed to walk you through the steps for accessing your VSU e-mail account for the first time.
  • Live @ Vstate Portal Guides - These guides provide steps for utilizing features within Windows Live, such as spam filtering and calendars.
  • Guides for Other Platforms - These guides provide steps for setting up VSU e-mail accounts on an e-mail client program(Outlook) and mobile devices.
  • Mailing Lists - E-mails sent to these lists will be re-distributed to all list members.
  • Messenger - Windows Live Messenger is an instant messaging service that allows you to communicate in real-time with others through text, voice, or video.
  • SkyDrive - SkyDrive not only provides a location for secure file storage and sharing, but also the ability to edit Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote documents from the web.

Walkthrough Videos