Monday, April 15, 2013

Using MSN Messenger Without A Hotmail Account


MSN messenger is one of the best online chat applications featured by Microsoft. On top of that, industry experts opine that this is in fact another great business tool. In the past, users needed a Hotmail account to gain access to the application. But the fact is, you can use this application without the Hotmail account. Here is how it’s done!

Windows tech Support instructions 

To start with, you need to navigate to the Windows Live ID. To do this, you need to select the menu labeled “Start”. From the list of options, you need to select the option labeled “Programs”.
This will display a list of programs currently installed on your system. From this list, select web browser on your computer. When the program window is displayed, type in the address of the web site you wish to navigate.
Select the Enter button on your computer to navigate to the website. You can have access to all the MSN websites and utilities through this website.
Locate the section titled “Use an Email Address You Already Have” and click on the link labeled “Get Started Now”. A new window will be displayed with additional options. You need to enter your existing email address in the required field.
To advance to the next step, the Windows tech Support and Help experts recommend you to select a password. A new Windows Live ID is created almost immediately. You can log in with your email address in your account.
Now you need to complete a registration form that is displayed in this window. Each field is mandatory and important. Please make sure that you don’t create unnecessary mistakes in this form.
After completing the form, you need to select the button labeled “Continue”. Next off, you need to carefully review the terms and conditions of Microsoft. Please take sufficient time to read the privacy statement as well.
After reading and understanding the terms and conditions, if you are willing to proceed, you need to select the button labeled “I Accept”. Select the button labeled “Continue” to proceed to the next step.
The Windows Support and Help experts recommend you to complete the SignUp process before performing the same. Now navigate to the inbox and verify the email address you used.
This is all the instructions you need to tweak the MSN messenger settings. For further clarifications, contact  the Windows Support team.

Monday, April 1, 2013

Steps To Setup Microsoft Outlook To Receive Comcast Email


Microsoft allows Comcast subscribers to synchronize multiple email accounts with Outlook. Setting up a Comcast account in Outlook 2010 is easy. All you need to do this is type in your name, Comcast email address and password. Follow the steps below to configure your Comcast account in Microsoft outlook.

Outlook email setup Instructions 

  • Administrator permission is required before making any changes in the computer. For this, login through the administrator account at startup.
  • Launch the Start Menu by clicking on the Start icon located on the bottom left corner of the Home Screen Taskbar.
  • Launch the Outlook Express Microsoft application. To launch Outlook Express, click on the label Microsoft Outlook, in the Start Menu Pop. Alternatively, you can launch Microsoft Outlook Express 2010 by clicking on the desktop shortcut icon. 
  • Select the File option from the Quick access toolbar. Hit the Add Account option beneath the label Account Settings. This will open Auto Account Setup window. Fill in your account details. Enter your Email Address and Username next to the corresponding labels. 
  • Check whether Outlook is able to auto-detect the Comcast account details. If yes, it will auto-enter your Email address and Username into the respective spaces. Hit the radio button if wrong details are displayed in the respective fields. Clicking the radio button will allow you to Manually Configure Server Settings or Additional Server Types. Delete the details that do not belong and enter correct email and username details when prompted to do so. Enter the required information if name and address fields are blank.
  • Hit the Next option after entering the correct details. Now Microsoft Outlook will attempt to connect to the Comcast mail server for the first time. Enter your Comcast user name and password when prompted (you can get this from your ISP). Make sure that you enter the correct email and username details when prompted. Once your account is verified, outlook will confirm your connection and will set up your account. Click yes to connect and finish the process. Outlook will automatically set your outgoing and incoming server details.


Follow these instructions for Outlook Email setup and receive Comcast Email. For more assistance on the same, buzz us on our 24/7 hour helpline (toll-free) or email us with your query and we will get back to you promptly! You may also seek support from our tech blogs and open discussion forums.