Outlook 2015 hotmail problem
The classic Outlook 2015 and Hotmail issue!
If you're experiencing problems with Outlook 2015 and your Hotmail account, here are some common issues and potential solutions:
Issue 1: Unable to sign in to Hotmail account
- Solution: Try resetting your password or recovering your account using the Hotmail password reset tool.
- Alternative: If you're unable to access your Hotmail account, you can try using the Outlook.com login page instead.
Issue 2: Hotmail account not syncing with Outlook 2015
- Solution: Check your account settings in Outlook 2015 to ensure that your Hotmail account is properly configured. Go to File > Account Settings > Account > Change > More Settings > Advanced > Outgoing Server (SMTP) > Require Logon Using Secure Password Authentication (SPA) and make sure it's set to "No".
- Alternative: Try restarting Outlook 2015 or updating your account settings to see if that resolves the issue.
Issue 3: Hotmail emails not showing up in Outlook 2015
- Solution: Check your Junk Email folder to see if any Hotmail emails are being filtered there. If so, mark them as "Not Junk" to allow them to be delivered to your inbox.
- Alternative: Try setting up a new profile in Outlook 2015 or creating a new email account to see if the issue persists.
Issue 4: Hotmail account not sending emails from Outlook 2015
- Solution: Check your Outgoing Server (SMTP) settings in Outlook 2015 to ensure that they're correct. Go to File > Account Settings > Account > Change > More Settings > Advanced > Outgoing Server (SMTP) and make sure the settings match your Hotmail account settings.
- Alternative: Try restarting Outlook 2015 or updating your account settings to see if that resolves the issue.
Issue 5: Hotmail account not receiving emails from Outlook 2015
- Solution: Check your account settings in Outlook 2015 to ensure that your Hotmail account is properly configured. Go to File > Account Settings > Account > Change > More Settings > Advanced > Incoming Mail Server (POP3) and make sure the settings match your Hotmail account settings.
- Alternative: Try restarting Outlook 2015 or updating your account settings to see if that resolves the issue.
If none of these solutions work, you may want to try resetting your Outlook 2015 settings or seeking further assistance from Microsoft Support or a professional IT expert.