On August 7, 2012, Microsoft released Windows Essentials 2012, where it was announced that Windows Live Mesh would be removed and replaced by the SkyDrive for Windows desktop application if a user upgrades from Windows Live Essentials 2011.
On August 7, 2012, Microsoft launched Windows Essentials 2012, revealing that Windows Live Mesh would be discontinued and replaced by SkyDrive for the desktop application if a user upgraded from Windows Live Essentials 2011.