Access hotmail with windows live mail

To access your Hotmail account with Windows Live Mail, you'll need to follow these steps:

Prerequisites:

1. You have Windows Live Mail installed on your computer.
2. You have a Hotmail account (now known as Outlook.com).

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Launch Windows Live Mail: Open Windows Live Mail on your computer.
2. Create a new email account: Click on "Email" in the top menu bar, then select "Add a new email account".
3. Choose the account type: Select "Hotmail" as the account type.
4. Enter your Hotmail account details: Enter your Hotmail email address and password in the respective fields.
5. Click "Next": Click the "Next" button to proceed.
6. Configure the account settings: You may be prompted to configure some account settings, such as the account name and email address. Fill in these fields as desired.
7. Click "Finish": Click the "Finish" button to complete the setup process.

Tips and Variations:

• If you're using Windows Live Mail 2011 or earlier, you may need to use the "Outlook.com" account type instead of "Hotmail".
• If you're having trouble connecting to your Hotmail account, try checking your account settings or password.
• You can also add your Hotmail account to Windows Live Mail using the "Add a new email account" wizard. To do this, go to "File" > "Add a new email account" and follow the prompts.

That's it! You should now be able to access your Hotmail account using Windows Live Mail.