It's true that we've been enduring the ups and downs of the Xdrive.com service for a while. However we who believe in the product, the features, and the people who built the product now and since it's inception are feeling sad today with the announcement of the 'Sunsetting' of the Xdrive.com service.

Sorry to see you go old friend and we will miss you.

Maybe we will see AOL look to sell off this portion of their portfolio. Xdrive.com has survived many pit falls in the Online Storage industry however Xdrive.com always rose from the ashes each time too.

The Thunderbird of Online Storage Xdrive.com; viva la Xdrive.com. We will see again I'm sure of it and I want to be there.

Via condeous Xdrive.com......

-XDMOlson

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Attention Xdrive Consumers,

Q. When will Xdrive and BlueString close?

A. The Xdrive and BlueString services will close on December 31, 2008. After this date, all files and data stored on the services will be permanently deleted. To retrieve files, users should go to Xdrive and log in using their Xdrive or BlueString user ID and password.

Q. When will users be notified?

A. Email notification to users will begin on November 5, 2008.

Q. What options do users have for retrieving files?

A. BlueString uses the Xdrive online storage service to store photos, videos and music uploaded through BlueString, so both BlueString and Xdrive users need to visit the Xdrive site to retrieve their files, and log in using an Xdrive or BlueString user ID and password.

Once there, users have several options and tools for retrieving files.

· Create a single .zip file, containing all of the files in the Xdrive account, which can then be downloaded to a computer.

· Purchase an archive of files on DVD;

· Download files through the standard Xdrive Web and Desktop Clients.

Step-by-step instructions on how to take any of the above actions will be provided. Also a list of online storage services that provide similar functionality.

Q. What happens if users don't do anything to retrieve files by December 31, 2008?

A. After December 31, 2008, users will no longer be able to access their Xdrive accounts. All files and data will be permanently deleted and users will no longer be able to retrieve files.

Q. Will users who pay for storage through Xdrive receive a refund?

A. All billing for the Xdrive service will cease as of November 5, 2008 when email notifications are sent out to users. Users who subscribe to the Xdrive annual plan will receive a pro-rated refund based on the annual plan renewal date, and credited to the payment method on file within six to eight weeks.

Don't PANIC. I'll be here to help you till the end and beyond. I have suggestions to help you get to your assets that you've Backed Up in your Xdrive account or Uploaded to your Xdrive account. I hear you all saying, 'Why do you say it that way XDMOlson'. I'll give you some examples to avoid having to pay for a DVD. Like, are you having issues logging in now? Sure you are. Same for me too. However I can instruct Xdrive consumers on the easiest steps to take to get to your valuable assets.

All you have to do is stay tuned...

-XDMOlson

Listen up Xdrive Consumers....! XDMOlson is going to hook you all up with the easiest way to transfer your Xdrive digital assets to another provider.

I know there are a lot of other providers out there, check out my previous post about the Ultimate Review List of Best Free Online Storage and Backup Application Services...

http://tomuse.com/ultimate-review-list-of-best-free-online-storage-and-backup-application-services/

However XDMOlson is going to recommend selecting ElephantDrive for current Xdrive consumers. They have worked out an agreement with Xdrive to make transferring those digital assets over as easy as possible.

Xdrive to ElephantDrive Migration Page: http://www.elephantdrive.com/m/ct.aspx?ici=267

-XDMOlson

Let me update everyone...

On November 12 2008 Xdrive LLC part of AOL LLC sent out to Xdrive account holders an AOL Official Mail notifying them that the Xdrive service will be shutting down on January 12 2009. On December 12 2008 Xdrive LLC part of AOL LLC sent a second notice to Xdrive account holders.

Check your SPAM box if you don't see it in your Inbox especially if you have a non AOL email account.

I would not recommend waiting until the last day. Get it done today...!

I recommend choosing ElephantDrive and to make transferring those digital assets over as easy as possible just click the link http://www.elephantdrive.com/m/ct.aspx?ici=267 ...this is the Xdrive to ElephantDrive migration page.

ElephantDrive is the only solution provider working in cooperation with Xdrive using their Open Xdrive API. While competitors of ElephantDrive may offer discounts on their subscription plans you'll have to do all the work of transferring your digital assets. ElephantDrive is committed to helping every Xdrive account holder make transitioning their digital assets seamless and transparent by using the Xdrive to ElephantDrive migration page.

ElephantDrive offers packages that are designed to protect the digital assets of individuals, SMBs, and large organizations.

Xdrive consumers with questions about transferring their digital assets over to ElephantDrive can check our Common Questions page.

https://www.elephantdriv...ve_migration.aspx#Learn

Matt K. Olson
Consultant @ ElephantDrive