Account Sync in Windows 8
To set up account sync in Windows 8, you’ll need to access your PC Settings.
Account Sync for Windows 8.1
In Windows 8.1, you have a few new options for data synchronization in your account. The settings have also been moved.
Personalize: Color selections, Start screen background, lock screen image, and account picture. Desktop Personalization: Themes, taskbar settings, and other desktop configuration settings. Passwords: Includes passwords for apps, websites, networks, and HomeGroup. You can sync passwords once you trust your PC on live.accounts.com. Ease of Access: Settings for usability features like the narrator and screen magnifier. Language Preferences: Keyboard language and display language. App Settings: Certain in-app settings for some modern apps and in-app purchases. Browser: Internet Explorer settings, history, and favorites. Other Windows Settings: Other basic settings, including mouse configuration and File Explorer settings.
Start screen: Sync your Start screen layout and tiles.Apps: Sync your Windows store apps between accounts.Web browser: Keep history and settings from Windows 8, and now sync open tabs and home pages.Back up settings: Back up all settings, even those that aren’t synced, to SkyDrive so that you can restore them to your computer if needed.
