Tips For Activating Windows Live Messenger

All the people who use computers know about Microsoft. This computer giant has produced several applications that come handy for the customers who use computers. One such application of Microsoft is Windows Live Messenger. Well, in this article I am going to explain what Live Messenger is all about and list out some easy guidelines for you to activate this wonderful application from Microsoft.

What is Windows Live messenger?

Live messenger is an instant messaging software that can be used by the people around the world to get connected by means of instant messaging. All you want is a User name, a password and an active internet connection. By using your valid Windows Live messenger ID, you can easily connect Xbox360 or your Windows Hotmail account to your Windows Live messenger by installing the latest updates released by Microsoft. Now let us see how we can activate this application.
Given below are few easy guidelines provided by the Microsoft chat team in order to activate Windows Live messenger on your computer.

Guidelines

• Open the internet browser and navigate to the sign up page of the Windows Live ID. Type your preferred username and password on to the respective fields.
• Then you will be prompted to enter the Verification code. After reading the service agreement and statement, click the button “I Accept.” By doing this, you would have successfully created your Live ID.
• Next step is to install this software on your machine. For this, first you have to go to the download page of the windows live messenger. 
• Then move your mouse pointer to the “Download now” option and click it. In addition, you need to select the path where this application is to be stored. 
• Once the download finishes, click the option called “Open” and start the installation. This will prompt you to make a username, a password and to add your contacts to the live messenger. You do not need a separate password to activate this, just enter the newly made Windows Live messenger ID and hit the “Enter” button. Once the set up finishes, the Windows Live messenger account will get activated.

The above said instructions by the Microsoft chat team will surely help you to activate Windows Live messenger on your computer. In addition, you can easily link various other devices and platforms of Windows to this application. This will help you to get connected and stay updated in various ways.

Regain Access To Hotmail Account Blocked Because Of Spam

Microsoft Hotmail is the most popular free email service in the world. Spammers targeting Hotmail accounts may attempt to use your address to send spam or viruses without being caught. If this happens to you and Microsoft blocks your account, you can perform the following recovery steps to regain your Hotmail account access.

Report Spam

Hotmail allows its users to report spam messages by clicking the Junk button in the message. Non-Hotmail members can report messages as spam by forwarding the message to report_spam@hotmail.com. Similarly, email recipients can report cases of impersonation to abuse@hotmail.com if they believe someone has gained unauthorized access to your email address. If someone reports your account as a source of spam, Microsoft can block access to it to stop the spam. However, this prevents both you and the spammer from accessing any content on your Hotmail account. You may see the following message when you sign in: It looks like this inbox has been blocked. To fix this problem, contact customer support.

Account Recovery

Microsoft provides an account recovery service if it blocks your account due to spam or someone accessed it without your permission. To begin the recovery process, you must fill out a form with your Hotmail or Windows Live ID, as well as an alternative email address. Microsoft then requests identifying information such as your location and birth date. You will be asked the answer for your secret question, a list of contacts in your address book and recent subjects of emails you may have sent. Once you submit this form to Microsoft, they will contact you about recovering your Hotmail account. The password reset information enables Microsoft to verify your identity as the rightful owner of the account. Microsoft will then send you information to reset the password.

Considerations

A few steps will minimize the chances of someone accessing your Hotmail account without permission, and make it easier to reclaim your account if necessary. The Windows Live Help outlined by Windows Live Solution Center suggests creating unique, complex passwords for all your accounts, using numbers and characters, and changing them frequently. It is also advised to add another email address, mobile number and a trusted computer to your profile.
Now you know how to regain access to your blocked Hotmail account because of spam. For further assistance, you may go through the Windows Live Help menu or contact Microsoft Support Center and get your problem fixed.