I am trying to close/delete some old, duplicate MSN/Windows accounts. When I try to close them it says I must deactivate my hotmail account; however, when I try I am given the following message:

Deactivate your Outlook account
This option isn't available for your account.

What is the process for closing the account if I am not allowed to deactivate my hotmail/outlook.com account?

Kind thanks,
Mario
I activated Outlook.com for email.  I do not like it and want to deactivate email ONLY.  When I click "close account" it threatens to close my entire Microsoft account which deletes my Xbox Live and all other Microsoft related services.  I DO NOT want to delete all of this and just want to deactivate the outlook.com email.  Microsoft didn't even know how to do this and directed me here...anyone....help?
I've been trying to deactivate my hotmail account for 2 days now. I dont think i have any subscriptions or anything on billing but i cannot seem to deactivate my account....i just want this account closed