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    Can I use IMAP with hotmail?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by octavia, Aug 23, 2009.

  1. octavia

    octavia Notebook Evangelist

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    For some very unfortunate reason, I had to get a Microsoft account. Is there a way I can check my either @hotmail or @live messages as IMAP in Thunderbird. I want to be able to send and receive emails.
     
    octavia, Aug 23, 2009
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    fonduekid JSUTAONHTERBIRCKINTEHWLAL

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  3. octavia

    octavia Notebook Evangelist

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    Thank you. I had no idea about this extension!
     
    octavia, Aug 23, 2009
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    stewie What the deuce?

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    Thank you Stewie. I had to configure a POP account manually 'cause the web didn't work quite well. I would've preferred IMAP but it doesn't seem to be an option.
     
    octavia, Aug 26, 2009
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    stewie What the deuce?

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    stewie What the deuce?

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    octavia Notebook Evangelist

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    Nah, thanks anyway. I have to use it with one of my clients only because for some reason, her sever blocks all my emails except @live.com. Hotmail sucks anyway.
     
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    Hiker Notebook Deity

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    You could always forward your Hotmail and migrate towards Gmail and use IMAP with Thunderbird.
     
    Hiker, Aug 26, 2009
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    crash NBR Assassin

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    Or, use and email client from which you can select what account you want to send an email with. That way you can send and receive emails from the live.com address in the same place as all your other email.
     
    crash, Aug 26, 2009
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