Microsoft outlook hotmail connector download

The Microsoft Outlook Hotmail Connector is a software component that allows you to connect your Hotmail account to Microsoft Outlook. Here are the steps to download and install the connector:

Note: The Outlook Hotmail Connector is no longer supported by Microsoft, and it's recommended to use the built-in Outlook.com account setup process instead.

Download the Outlook Hotmail Connector:

  1. Go to the Microsoft Download Center website (www.download.microsoft.com).
  2. Search for "Outlook Hotmail Connector" in the search bar.
  3. Click on the "Outlook Hotmail Connector" result to go to the download page.
  4. Click on the "Download" button to download the installer.

Install the Outlook Hotmail Connector:

  1. Run the downloaded installer (it should be named "OutlookHotmailConnector.exe").
  2. Follow the installation prompts to install the connector.
  3. Once installed, restart Outlook.

Configure the Outlook Hotmail Connector:

  1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
  2. Click on "Add Account" and then select "Manual setup or additional server types".
  3. Select "Hotmail" as the account type and click "Next".
  4. Enter your Hotmail email address and password, and click "Next".
  5. Click "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Troubleshooting:

If you encounter any issues during the installation or configuration process, you can refer to the Microsoft support article "Troubleshoot issues with the Outlook Hotmail Connector" for troubleshooting steps.

Alternative: Use the built-in Outlook.com account setup process:

Instead of using the Outlook Hotmail Connector, you can set up your Hotmail account directly in Outlook using the built-in account setup process. To do this:

  1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
  2. Click on "Add Account" and then select "Office 365" or "Exchange" as the account type.
  3. Enter your Hotmail email address and password, and click "Next".
  4. Follow the prompts to complete the setup process.

Note that this method may require you to sign in to your Hotmail account using your Microsoft account credentials.