Email account setup in T'Bird

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 07-12-2007, 07:28 AM

I have a hotmail account which I never really use; mostly because I don't know how to set this up in my T'Bird. My provider won't help me 'cos they don't know the settings for it.
Does anyone know where I can get the account settings etc?

Harkoliar · 07-12-2007, 07:59 AM

i believe you pay should it be hotmail or yahoo. only gmail where you can access using tbird

ZFR · 07-12-2007, 08:56 AM

What ^^ wrote.

Free hotmail doesn't provide POP3 and SMTP servers so you can't use it with Thunderbird.

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 07-12-2007, 10:07 AM

Can I do it with outlook? I could use it just for that. I set up the hotmail account for MSN or something about 2 years ago. How can I even see what emails (if any) I have under this address?

dplax · 07-12-2007, 10:15 AM

If you're signed into MSN with a Hotmail (or Live mail) account MSN tells you when you have new mail.

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 07-12-2007, 10:55 AM

I just tried to open MSN, but there seems to be some fees involved. Is there a free way to do it?

Felix The Assassin · 07-12-2007, 02:17 PM

You said *MSN* and *FREE* in the same post! ROFLMAO. [img]graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img]

I have yet to control my laughter.

For all you haters out there, you've got to be choking!

The WebMail extension lets you read both Hotmail and Yahoo! Mail in Mozilla Thunderbird. Thunderbird extension setup is a little different than Firefox: first, save the .xpi files to your computer. From the View menu -> Extensions dialog, install the files, then restart T-bird. The WebMail extension requires at least 2 XPI files, and some option setup, but it works like a charm.

I cannot warrant any compatibility with your OS!

http://webmail.mozdev.org/

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 07-12-2007, 04:10 PM

Thanks Felix,
I havn't got a clue what you are talking about, but I'm glad you're having a good laugh!

Bungleau · 07-13-2007, 09:14 AM

Felix is saying that if you follow the link he provided, you'll find an add-in for T-bird that will let you read your web-based email. Setup is not as simple as it is for other Mozilla applications, but not too bad.

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 07-13-2007, 03:07 PM

Ok, so once I do that I will have the email I use all the time to send and receive from and the hotmail as well, which I can do the same with?

07-12-2007, 07:28 AM	#1
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood Jack Burton Join Date: May 16, 2003 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Age: 60 Posts: 5,634	I have a hotmail account which I never really use; mostly because I don't know how to set this up in my T'Bird. My provider won't help me 'cos they don't know the settings for it. Does anyone know where I can get the account settings etc? __________________ A MAN WHO WANTS FOR NOTHING HAS INFINITE WEALTH. (me)

07-12-2007, 07:59 AM	#2
Harkoliar Jack Burton Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Philippines, but now Harbor City Sydney Age: 42 Posts: 5,556	i believe you pay should it be hotmail or yahoo. only gmail where you can access using tbird __________________ Catch me if you can..

07-12-2007, 08:56 AM	#3
ZFR Legion Symbol Join Date: February 14, 2002 Location: Ireland Age: 41 Posts: 7,369	What ^^ wrote. Free hotmail doesn't provide POP3 and SMTP servers so you can't use it with Thunderbird. __________________ ZFR

07-12-2007, 10:07 AM	#4
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood Jack Burton Join Date: May 16, 2003 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Age: 60 Posts: 5,634	Can I do it with outlook? I could use it just for that. I set up the hotmail account for MSN or something about 2 years ago. How can I even see what emails (if any) I have under this address? __________________ A MAN WHO WANTS FOR NOTHING HAS INFINITE WEALTH. (me)

07-12-2007, 10:15 AM	#5
dplax Jack Burton Join Date: July 19, 2003 Location: an expat living in France Age: 40 Posts: 5,577	If you're signed into MSN with a Hotmail (or Live mail) account MSN tells you when you have new mail. __________________

07-12-2007, 10:55 AM	#6
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood Jack Burton Join Date: May 16, 2003 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Age: 60 Posts: 5,634	I just tried to open MSN, but there seems to be some fees involved. Is there a free way to do it? __________________ A MAN WHO WANTS FOR NOTHING HAS INFINITE WEALTH. (me)

07-12-2007, 02:17 PM	#7
Felix The Assassin The Dreadnoks Join Date: September 27, 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 62 Posts: 3,608	You said MSN and FREE in the same post! ROFLMAO. [img]graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img] I have yet to control my laughter. For all you haters out there, you've got to be choking! The WebMail extension lets you read both Hotmail and Yahoo! Mail in Mozilla Thunderbird. Thunderbird extension setup is a little different than Firefox: first, save the .xpi files to your computer. From the View menu -> Extensions dialog, install the files, then restart T-bird. The WebMail extension requires at least 2 XPI files, and some option setup, but it works like a charm. I cannot warrant any compatibility with your OS! http://webmail.mozdev.org/ __________________ The Lizzie Palmer Tribute Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. John F. Kennedy 35th President of The United States The Last Shot Honor The Fallen Jesus died for our sins, and American Soldiers died for our freedom. If you don't stand behind our Soldiers, please feel free to stand in front of them.

07-12-2007, 04:10 PM	#8
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood Jack Burton Join Date: May 16, 2003 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Age: 60 Posts: 5,634	Thanks Felix, I havn't got a clue what you are talking about, but I'm glad you're having a good laugh! __________________ A MAN WHO WANTS FOR NOTHING HAS INFINITE WEALTH. (me)

07-13-2007, 09:14 AM	#9
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Felix is saying that if you follow the link he provided, you'll find an add-in for T-bird that will let you read your web-based email. Setup is not as simple as it is for other Mozilla applications, but not too bad. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

07-13-2007, 03:07 PM	#10
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood Jack Burton Join Date: May 16, 2003 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Age: 60 Posts: 5,634	Ok, so once I do that I will have the email I use all the time to send and receive from and the hotmail as well, which I can do the same with? __________________ A MAN WHO WANTS FOR NOTHING HAS INFINITE WEALTH. (me)

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