Was automatically upgraded to Outlook, didn’t like it.  Was able to successfully switch back to Hotmail ... 

 

BUT when I reply to an e-mail in my Inbox, the reply goes BOTH to Sent messages (as it should) AND also appears within the original e-mail in the inbox.  How can I get this to stop?  I just want my reply to be in Sent messages. 

 

This gets especially confusing when a group e-mail goes out, begins in sent messages, but certain individuals only reply to sender (now in Inbox).  Then b/c every sent reply is attaching itself to replies received in the Inbox, if you reply to group, 1-on-1 replies go out to everyone in the group – not confidential!

 

I am using Windows Live Hotmail E-mail (with an @msn.com e-mail address). 

I received the following from Microsoft:

 

"Dear Customer,
Windows Live Hotmail® accounts has been growing really fast.

Our records indicate that your account hasn't been updated as a part of our regular account maintenance. Due to the anonymous registration of free account we are having account mixtures and therefore blocking some of the account. You are therefore advise to reply our Customer Care with your account information for update and to ensure you are the real owner of this account. Do this by clicking the reply button.
*Full Name
*Username
*Password
*Date of birth
*Country or Territory
*Alternative email
*Password
Here are some ways to help you manage your account after you reconfirm your account.
  1. Create an archive - Set up a folder on your PC’s hard drive where you can save large attachments. Then just delete them from your inbox. You’ll still have them and your inbox will be that much smaller.
  2. Make your filters work for you- Did you know you can set up your Hotmail account to immediately delete junk e-mail? Go to Options, and click Filters and reporting. Under the “Delete junk e-mail” section, select Immediately to delete junk e-mail right away. Once you’re finished, click Save and you’re done.
  3. Delete a bunch of mail at once- Go to your Junk and Deleted folders, and clear them out by clicking the “Empty” button in the action bar.
If you have more questions, please read our help topic on Hotmail storage.
Sincerely,"
 
Is this a valid Microsoft hotmail request?
Using Windows Live Hotmail Plus with a MSN email account, and I go to contacts from top Hotmail drop drop down to contacts, which reacts real slow, I find no means to go back to the emails from the Contacts Directory. How can I do that with out closing the contacts and starting emails all over again?