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How can I get the old Windows Live Hotmail back?
Windows Live Hotmail changes occasionally and typically there's no going back. If that's a problem, my question is: Why are you still using Hotmail? (Continue reading...)

How do I access Hotmail using Outlook Express?
Outlook Express access to Hotmail is being phased out, as is Outlook Express itself. We'll look at alternatives. (Continue reading...)

How do I automatically forward my Windows Live Hotmail mail?
Windows Live Hotmail now includes the ability to automatically forward all messages received to another account. I'll show you how. (Continue reading...)

How do I change my Windows Live Hotmail password?
With the most recent updates to Windows Live Hotmail, the steps to changing your Hotmail password have changed as well. We'll walk through it. (Continue reading...)

How do I change my Windows Live Hotmail password?
Windows Live Hotmail changed the approach you use to change your password. I'll provided step-by-step password changing instructions for Windows Live. (Continue reading...)

How do I close my Windows Live Hotmail account?
It's easy to close a Windows Live account, including Hotmail. I'll show you the steps, but then ask: why bother closing the account? (Continue reading...)

How do I contact Windows Live Hotmail customer service?
People ask every day how they can reach someone at Microsoft to help with Hotmail problems. You can't phone, but there is now on-line help for Hotmail. (Continue reading...)

How do I correct my Windows Live Hotmail time zone?
If the time on your Windows Live Hotmail messages is wrong by hours, it's likely because you have the wrong time zone selected. We'll fix that. (Continue reading...)

How do I download my Windows Live Hotmail to my machine?
Windows Live Hotmail has no POP3 or SMTP settings with which to download your mail. However if you use certain mail programs, you can still download. (Continue reading...)

How do I make a new Windows Live Hotmail account?
Making a new Windows Live Hotmail account begins by making the option visible - by signing out of Hotmail. From there making a new account is easy. (Continue reading...)

How do I print my email with the latest Windows Live Hotmail?
Windows Live Hotmail changed the way they display messages, and in doing so apparently changed the steps you need to take to print a message. (Continue reading...)

How do I transfer my MSN Hotmail inbox from one account to another?
After creating a new Hotmail account many people want to transfer messages from one account to another. You can't. But there are alternatives. (Continue reading...)

My Windows Live Hotmail account was closed for a "Terms of Use Violation" - I did nothing wrong, what do I do?
Some Windows Live Hotmail users are seeing accounts closed for a "Terms of Use Violation" - we'll look at what that is, and what to do. (Continue reading...)

My Windows Live Hotmail contact list has been hacked, how do I recover?
Once your Windows Live Hotmail account, or contact list, has been hacked or compromised, there are several steps to clean up after you get it back. (Continue reading...)

Someone has stolen my Windows Live / MSN Hotmail Account and is scamming my contacts. What can I do?
Scammers are stealing email accounts and trying to convince your contacts that you're in trouble and need money. I'll look at your options for Hotmail. (Continue reading...)

What are Windows Live Hotmail's POP3 and SMTP settings?
Microsoft recently, finally, enabled POP3 and SMTP access to Hotmail accounts. I'll walk you through the settings. (Continue reading...)

Where did my folders go in Windows Live Hotmail?
The recent redesign of the Windows Live Hotmail has many people reporting missing folders. It's likely that they're not missing, just hiding. (Continue reading...)

Where did the Windows Live Hotmail Reply and Forward buttons go?
Every so often the Windows Live Hotmail interface changes and it's easy to miss where certain things went. I'll point you at Reply and Forward. (Continue reading...)

Why are my Windows Live Hotmail Replies and Messages Blank?
Windows Live Hotmail appears to have a problem where the contents of some messages, typically replies, are blank. And there's no fix or workaround yet. (Continue reading...)

Why is Windows Live Hotmail rejecting email I send my friend?
Spam prevention methods can often lead to legitimate mail being blocked by mistake. We'll look at some of the ways to avoid it. (Continue reading...)

Why is there no Windows Live Hotmail https connection?
https is an important step to keeping the information you send and get on the web private. Hotmail uses it for login, but not thereafter. (Continue reading...)