Windows Live Mail question

[Tamara]

HI all,
I was wondering if any of you use Windows Live Mail/Hotmail?
I LOVED my MSN/Hotmail and on Monday it asked me if I wanted the 'new' Windows Live Mail and I accidently clicked on the 'yes' button instead of the 'no' button. I HATE the layout of this Windows Live Mail and really want my Hotmail back and I have NO clue as how to get it back.
I e-mailed them to ask how to get it back, but (and no surprise) they never did get back to me. I even checked my junk mail to see, and nope, not there either.
If anyone can help me with this, I would GREATLY appreciate it.
Thank you all in advance,
Tammy

[disneyland lady]

Windows Live is the "new" hotmail but you can go back to the "classic" which is what you want. You get there from the OPTIONS then click CLASSIC.

[Tamara]

Thank you so much for your reply, but I see NO  'options'  so that I can switch back to the 'classic'. I don't know if I'm just blind or what, but I just don't see it ??

I'm in my 'Inbox - Windows Live Mail now and this is what it shows across the top ~

New    Reply    Reply All    Forward    Add to calendar   Delete   Junk   Sync    Looks like a paintbrush and when I mouse over it, it says  'Launch the colorizer'      Menus      Help     Then my e-mail addy

Down the left side of the pane it has a bunch of other 'categories' but no 'options'.

Any other help would be greatly appreciated.
I feel so dumb     

[Homer]

go to your inbox

see below

[Tamara]

Hi Homer,
What you had posted above (a screenshot of what yours says), is nothing like mine. Mine says what I had posted in my 1st post of what my 'inbox' shows. That's why I'am having such a problem finding the  'options'  button.
Mine doesn't show the  'Messenger'  and  'Options'  like yours does.
I'm using Windows XP and IE7. Not sure if that makes a difference, but just wanted to mention that.
Thank you,
Tammy

[Homer]

sorry but that's what mine looks like

[Tamara]

Hmmm, ok. Hopefully someone will know. I absolutely HATE this new Windows Live Mail and want my  'old'  Hotmail back    .
Thanks anyway Homer

[Stinkerbell]

Tamara,

I did a search and came up with this:

"How do I switch back to MSN Hotmail?

At this time, it is no longer possible to switch back to MSN Hotmail. If there are features you miss from MSN Hotmail, please let us know. We're focusing our effort on making Windows Live Hotmail even better, and we hope it's a step up for you."

Isn't that just peachy? They stopped supporting Outlook Express as well.

[Tamara]

Ohhh nooooo   
Thank you so much for the info. Stinky.
I'm just thinking about getting rid of this stupid Windows Live Mail altogther then and go with just my IncrediMail.
Damn Microsoft always screwing with things !!!!
Thank you again Stinky,
Tammy

[jarjar]

Ohhh nooooo   
Thank you so much for the info. Stinky.
I'm just thinking about getting rid of this stupid Windows Live Mail altogther then and go with just my IncrediMail.
Damn Microsoft always screwing with things !!!!
Thank you again Stinky,
Tammy

I know they say it is not good to have to do a restore. But, what if ya just restore your system back a few days

[Homer]

I know they say it is not good to have to do a restore. But, what if ya just restore your system back a few days

It wouldn't help. Webmail settings are not stored on your pc

[Stinkerbell]

Ohhh nooooo   
Thank you so much for the info. Stinky.
I'm just thinking about getting rid of this stupid Windows Live Mail altogther then and go with just my IncrediMail.
Damn Microsoft always screwing with things !!!!
Thank you again Stinky,
Tammy

You're welcome. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

[jarjar]

It wouldn't help. Webmail settings are not stored on your pc

JarJar needs to hush. See that is why I just do the simple things here. I am clueless with this pc stuff. I promise to be good and never recommend anything again  I will stick to the count thread

[Hocky]

JarJar needs to hush. See that is why I just do the simple things here. I am clueless with this pc stuff. I promise to be good and never recommend anything again  I will stick to the count thread

[Squid]

They messed with my Outlook Express, too.  I hate it now.  I have a number of email addresses I have to watch for various reasons and my Outlook Ex did it perfectly.  Now it's all messy, darn them.  I'm afraid to try the Windows Live, which is an option for me.  Who likes it and why?  Thanks

[Tamara]

Hiya everyone,
I FINALLY heard back from Microsoft (after 6 days) and am glad to say that I wasn't blind after all, as there is NO more  'option'  button to get the MSN/Hotmail back.

Dear Tammy,

Thank you for writing to Windows Live Mail Technical Support. My name is Amber and I understand that you want to know how to get back to MSN/Hotmail instead of the Windows Live Mail for accessing your xxxxxx.com account. I know how important it is for you to have your concern addressed immediately.

We appreciate your feedback about the layout of the Windows Live Mail. If you do not want to use the e-mail program for accessing your e-mail, please do not start or launch the application from your computer. You can access your MSN/Hotmail instead by launching an Internet browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, etc.) and go to www.hotmail.com.

You are valuable at Windows Live and we look forward to providing you with consistent and effective service. We appreciate your input and involvement in our Windows Live products.

Sincerely,
Amber

Windows Live Mail Technical Support

But thank you everyone for trying to help       
Tammy

[harley89]

Hey Jarjar  Im with you I just use my ISPs mail service and have all other emails forwarded to it.  And I could only get Live Mail to work on 1 of my puters  Techies couldnt figure that one out  so I gave up and did any with it

[Homer]

Hiya everyone,
I FINALLY heard back from Microsoft (after 6 days) and am glad to say that I wasn't blind after all, as there is NO more  'option'  button to get the MSN/Hotmail back.

Dear Tammy,

Thank you for writing to Windows Live Mail Technical Support. My name is Amber and I understand that you want to know how to get back to MSN/Hotmail instead of the Windows Live Mail for accessing your xxxxxx.com account. I know how important it is for you to have your concern addressed immediately.

We appreciate your feedback about the layout of the Windows Live Mail. If you do not want to use the e-mail program for accessing your e-mail, please do not start or launch the application from your computer. You can access your MSN/Hotmail instead by launching an Internet browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, etc.) and go to www.hotmail.com.

You are valuable at Windows Live and we look forward to providing you with consistent and effective service. We appreciate your input and involvement in our Windows Live products.

Sincerely,
Amber

Windows Live Mail Technical Support

But thank you everyone for trying to help       
Tammy

Probably why our interfaces are different. I always login from hotmail.com

[Squid]

Hey Jarjar  Im with you I just use my ISPs mail service and have all other emails forwarded to it.  And I could only get Live Mail to work on 1 of my puters  Techies couldnt figure that one out  so I gave up and did any with it

How'dja do that, Harley?  Some emails won't forward to another.  They will accept other emails but won't send.  Also, what happens if you respond to a forwarded email?  Does it show the correct email addy in the sender info?  I need to revamp my email system now and don't know what to do.  All info appreciated.

[disneyland lady]

Probably why our interfaces are different. I always login from hotmail.com

That is how I do it too.