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I'm writing a C#/XAML Metro app, and plan to have my app put some data in roaming storage.

From what I understand, roaming storage will automatically roam to the user's other devices via the cloud if:

  • the user is signed into Windows using a Live ID (not a plain old local user), and
  • roaming has not been disabled by group policy.

Is there some API where I can detect whether roaming data will actually roam, or not? I'd love to include a little callout in my app saying "this data will be available from your other devices" -- and, more importantly, "this data will be lost if you don't use the app for 30 days" -- and leave off those details if they're using a plain old local user, or if roaming is disabled.

Joe White
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  • Haven't seen it. I seriously doubt it exists, promising roaming and then it not actually working because of some flaky server or connectivity problem would generate some *really* irate customer service calls. The kind you wouldn't want to answer either :) – Hans Passant Jul 14 '12 at 17:37

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