Thunderbird is a free, open-source and cross-platform mail client for most operating systems including, but not limited to, Windows, Linux and Macintosh. It is based on the Mozilla codebase. It is a robust and easy to use client, similar to competing products like Outlook Express, but with some major advantages such as junk mail classification. 

This step-by-step guide can help you to setup Hotmail in Mozilla Thunderbird application. If you  have any problem during the configure process, please contact Tee Support agent 24/7 online for more detailed  instructions.

To configure Hotmail in Mozilla Thunderbird in Windows XP, please follow the steps below:

Firstly run Mozilla Thunderbird.

Then configure Hotmail in Mozilla Thunderbird

Step 1:  Click Tools button on the top of the interface, then click Account Setting option.

Step 2: Click Add Mail Account on the right side of the window to proceed.

Step 3:  Now you should fill in the form as follows, then click Continue button.

Step 4: Click Great Account to take configuration into effect.

Step 5: If you want to leave the messages in your hotmail account, make sure to check the option for Leave messages on server.

Step 6: Now you will need to change the SMTP settings.  In the left side menu under Local Folders select Outgoing Server (SMTP) and then Add button. Make sure you have the following settings entered in: Port: 587, Server: Name smtp.live.com, Check TLS, User Name: youremail@live.com. And you should make sure and enter in your entire email address in the security and Authentication User Name.

Step 7: To send a message just use the From drop-down to choose the hotmail account.

At last, when everything’s correct you can Send and Receive your Hotmail in Mozilla Thunderbird!

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