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Windows Live Mail Beta test

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I have just had my Hotmail account upgraded to the beta version of Live Mail. I haven’t tried it in Firefox yet, only Internet Explorer. I have played around with it a bit so here is a list features that I have come across so far that you don’t get with Hotmail:

  • Search
  • Autocomplete feature for the To field using email addresses from your contact list
  • To delete a message you can simply drag it into the Deleted Items folder
  • Separate message view pane. When you click on a message header it gets displayed in a separate pane on the right.
  • Sent emails are now automatically copied to the Sent folder. Previously you had to check a box if you wanted a copy of the email saved.

It looks a lot better too. Search is the big thing that is now available but that’s hardly innovative is it. I do like the fact that I can opt out of the beta program and have my account reverted back to how it was. Overall my initial reaction is one of disappointment. It’s better than Hotmail but I was expecting more.

Update: I have just tried it in Firefox and it doesn’t work properly although they do display a message telling me this when I login. I can still read and send email so it’s not too bad.

Written by admin

January 19th, 2006 at 12:21 pm

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  • Konstantinos Lazaridis

    I am trying to forward my emails, but i keep on receiving the same message since the day before yesterday:

    “Before you can send this message, you must pass a random check to confirm that your account is valid. This helps us prevent automated programs from sending junk e-mail.”

    but i do not see neither a test to take, or a link to press on, nothing.
    Can you help?

    Sincerely
    Lazaridis K.

  • Konstantinos Lazaridis

    I am trying to forward my emails, but i keep on receiving the same message since the day before yesterday:

    “Before you can send this message, you must pass a random check to confirm that your account is valid. This helps us prevent automated programs from sending junk e-mail.”

    but i do not see neither a test to take, or a link to press on, nothing.
    Can you help?

    Sincerely
    Lazaridis K.

    PS: my email address is: kostaslazaridis@hotmail.com

  • http://windowslivehotmail sherry elmenhorst

    I am trying to send an e-mail and I keep getting the same message to take a test but there is not a test to take. Please let me know what I need to do thank you.

  • feras

    I am trying to forward my emails, but i keep on receiving the same message since the day before yesterday:

    “Before you can send this message, you must pass a random check to confirm that your account is valid. This helps us prevent automated programs from sending junk e-mail.”

    but i do not see neither a test to take, or a link to press on, nothing.
    Can you help?

  • feras

    I am trying to forward my emails, but i keep on receiving the same message since the day before yesterday:

    “Before you can send this message, you must pass a random check to confirm that your account is valid. This helps us prevent automated programs from sending junk e-mail.”

    but i do not see neither a test to take, or a link to press on, nothing.
    Can you help?

    Rgrds
    PS…my email address is san_feras@hotmail.com

  • Ashley

    I am also trying to forward my emails, but i keep on receiving the same message since 2day itself.Same problem as the guys above:

    “Before you can send this message, you must pass a random check to confirm that your account is valid. This helps us prevent automated programs from sending junk e-mail.”

    but i do not see neither a test to take, or a link to press on, nothing ….:( .And i dont know what to do either .

    Can you help?

    Rgrds
    Ashley

  • Denecia

    I, too, am getting this message. can anyone help me out?

  • sandra

    I am also trying to forward my emails, but i keep on receiving the same message since 2day itself.Same problem as the guys above:

    “Before you can send this message, you must pass a random check to confirm that your account is valid. This helps us prevent automated programs from sending junk e-mail.”

    but i do not see neither a test to take, or a link to press on, nothing ….:( .And i dont know what to do either .

    Can you help?

  • Robbie

    It’s an epidemic! I’m having the same problem.

    “Before you can send this message, you must pass a random check to confirm that your account is valid. This helps us prevent automated programs from sending junk e-mail.”

    but i do not see neither a test to take, or a link to press on, nothing ….:( .And i dont know what to do either .

    Can you help?

    cheers,

    Robbie

  • Joey Testo

    Switch to classic view.
    Cheers!

  • Sumin Philip John

    I am also getting the same error message while trying to reply to mails. What should i do ? Please help me.

  • http://www.jamesoliver.org Jim Oliver

    Joey Testo is the genius on this page. Switch to classic. The offending message will now have a link on which you can click. This will open a new window in which you will enter the letters in a box. You know, the oddly shaped ones. Once the letters are entered, you will be notified that you are validated and a close window button will appear. Now simply send your message.

    Cheers,
    Jim

  • Anthony

    I have the same error maessage… I need help…
    can someone email me at d.anthony.buffa@hotmail.com

  • Bhim Rai

    I have the same error maessage… I need help…

    Before you can send this message, you must pass a random check to confirm that your account is valid. This helps us prevent automated programs from sending junk e-mail.

    Cheers

    Bhim

  • Ahmet

    I have the same error maessage… I need help…

    Before you can send this message, you must pass a random check to confirm that your account is valid. This helps us prevent automated programs from sending junk e-mail.

    thanks

  • kaan

    I have the same error maessage… I need help…

    “Before you can send this message, you must pass a random check to confirm that your account is valid. This helps us prevent automated programs from sending junk e-mail.”

    Can you help?

    thank’s

    can someone email me at :kaanmutluzorlu_80@hotmail.com

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    Wow, congratulation! It's a great achievement. This idea can be very broad.

  • symonds88

    I wonder why you think that, maybe if you thought about it a bit more you would change your mind. Or maybe I am just being a bit egotistical. What does everyone else think.

  • symonds88

    I wonder why you think that, maybe if you thought about it a bit more you would change your mind. Or maybe I am just being a bit egotistical. What does everyone else think.