msn server name for outlook exp

[Mike]

I'm trying to configure my outlook express to read ngs. I keep getting the
"server not found" popup while its searching for the ngs. Does anyone know
the server name MSN uses for Outlook exp?

 

[Tom Emmelot]

Hello Mike,

i think you mean this:

http://services.msn.com/svcs/hotmail/httpmail.asp

Regards >*< TOM >*<

 

[Bill Sanderson]

Which newsgroups?

For these groups, use the following information, which is completely
independent of MSN:
Viewing these Newsgroups with an NNTP Newsreader

Since these are private newsgroups, your server will require you to
logon using the following information:

a.. Server: privatenews.microsoft.com
b.. Account name: privatenews\spyware
c.. Password: spyware
d.. Note that the password is case-sensitive.
Viewing these Newsgroups through Outlook Express

1.. Launch Outlook Express
2.. Select Tools - Accounts
3.. Select Add & click News
4.. Enter Your Name
5.. Enter an alias (you may want to consider avoiding posting with
your real e-mail alias, as these newsgroups are exposed publicly through the
web interface. More about e-mail aliases and privacy.)
6.. Internet News Server Name Page - enter privatenews.microsoft.com
and check "My news server requires me to log on". Click "Next".
7.. Enter Account name - privatenews\spyware
8.. Enter password (case-sensitive): spyware
9.. Click Next & Finish
10.. Close and download the newsgroups.
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