How to Map Windows Live SkyDrive to Get Free 25GB Storage Space

We have talked about getting Windows Live Essential tools for free, Windows Live SkyDrive is another great feel tool from Microsoft. It can store and backup your data  up to 25GB free cloud space. Here is a way to make the most out of the 25GB free space, by mapping it on your computer as virtual directory.

Step 1

Download the freeware called Gladinet Drive

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Step 2

Choose the free starter edition when install.

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Step 3

After you Done Install open up the application and Click "Mount Disk Storage or Web Storage As Virtual Directory"

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Step 4

Select a Driver Letter

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Step 5

Select the type of Storage Provide "Windows Live SkyDrive"

Note: as you can see this freeware also supports many other like Google Docs and Picasa etc

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Step 6

Enter your Windows Live ID and Password

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Step 7

Click Finish to create the Virtual Directory

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When it done you should see the new Network Drive on your Windows Explorer.

There you, you just got yourself another 25GB free space!