If you use Microsoft Office Outlook to access Hotmail, depending on the version, you can either install the free Microsoft Office Outlook Connector
software or change your Outlook settings to use the POP3 (POP3, or Post Office Protocol 3, is a protocol that's used to retrieve e-mail from a mail server.) protocol instead of DAV.
To find out if you're using the DAV protocol to access Hotmail:
In Outlook, on the Tools menu, click Account Settings.
Click the E-mail tab.
If your Hotmail account type is HTTP, you're using the DAV protocol.
To determine which version of Outlook you're using, on the Help menu, click About. The About dialog shows details about the program, including the program name and version.
To access Hotmail, we recommend installing the Microsoft Office Outlook Connector. Outlook Connector is a free add-in that lets you view your e-mail and your Windows Live Calendar, so you can use Outlook to keep track of all your e-mail accounts and schedules in one place.
There are a few differences between DAV and POP3. For example, if you read an e-mail message in Outlook, the message still displays as unread in your Hotmail account on the web. Also, only messages in your Hotmail inbox appear in Outlook. Other folders, and any messages in them, aren't shown.
Add a Hotmail POP3 account in Outlook:
In Outlook, on the Tools menu, click E-mail Accounts.
Choose Add a new e-mail account, and then click Next.
In the Server Type box, select POP3.
In the Internet E-mail Settings (POP3) box, type the following Hotmail account information, and then click More Settings.
Under User Information:
In the Your Name field, type your name.
In the E-Mail Address field, type your Windows Live ID (for example: example555@hotmail.com).
Under Server Information:
In the Incoming mail server (POP3) field, type pop3.live.com.
In the Outgoing mail server (SMTP) field, type smtp.live.com.
Under Logon Information:
In the User Name field, type your Windows Live ID (for example: example555@hotmail.com).
In the Password field, type the password you use with your Windows Live ID.
On the Outgoing Server tab, select the My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication check box.
On the Advanced tab, type the following information, and then click OK.
Under Incoming Server (POP3):
Select the This server requires an encrypted connection (SSL) check box.
In the Incoming Server (POP3) field, the number 995 should display. If not, select the number and type 995.
Under Outgoing Server (SMTP):
Select the This server requires an encrypted connection (SSL) check box.
In the Outgoing Server (SMTP) field, type 25 or 587 for the port number.
Select the Leave a copy of messages on the server check box if you want to see your messages when you use Hotmail on the web, on your mobile phone, or in another e-mail program. If you want to delete your messages from the Hotmail server after you read them, clear this check box.
Click Test Account Settings.
If the test is successful, click Next. If the test fails, check the values you typed in Step 4.
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