Can't add hotmail account

[Andha]

How do I add my hotmail account? I have gone to tools / accounts / etc. but
when I get to entering my email address (myname @ hotmail.com) it tells me
that Windows no longer supports their own HTTP email! A solution would be
appreciated.

 

[Gary VanderMolen \(MVP\)]

Windows Mail doesn't support HTTP mail, which for a long time was the
only allowed access method for free Hotmail accounts.

This past February, Microsoft enabled POP access for free Hotmail
accounts. Follow the settings given here:
http://mailcall.spaces.live.com/Blog/cns!CC9301187A51FE33!49799.entry
Use port 587 rather than port 25 for the SMTP server.

Although it accepts the newer Live.com addresses, Windows Mail's
account setup wizard is hard-coded to reject Hotmail and MSN addresses.
To get around that, when you enter your Hotmail/MSN email address initially,
use a fake one, such as (e-mail address removed). After the account setup is complete,
go back and correct your email address.

 

[Bob]

Enter the email address and password for your ISP email account.