Leave Windows Live Hotmail and Revert Back to Classic MSN Hotmail
Windows Live Hotmail which was briefly named as Windows Live Mail during beta, is officially launched as final version. Windows Live Hotmail is the new web-based email service from Microsoft which is intended as the replacement for the classic old MSN Hotmail existed since 1995. Major enhancements in Windows Live Hotmail are extensive use of AJAX for interactive feature and free 2GB email storage space. From 7 May 2007, all new Hotmail accounts will be created as Windows Live Hotmail accounts, while existing MSN Hotmail users can update to Windows Live Hotmail by clicking on the “Join Windows Live Hotmail” button below the Hotmail logo, with beta users automatically switched.
However, the user interface of Windows Live Hotmail is not as intuitive, as responsive or as attractive as you would have expected. After switching over, you may regret your choice and would like to revert back to the old classic Hotmail interface. Luckily, Microsoft still provide a way to switch back to MSN Hotmail, with the downside that you may lose your free 2GB space. Here’s how to do it.
There’re 2 version of Windows Live Hotmail – full version with all the AJAX capabilities such as address auto-complete, reading pane, color schemes and keyboard shortcuts, and classic version which pretty much resemble the user interface the original Hotmail. In fact, classic Windows Live Hotmail interface version is recommended for users with slow internet connection or a monitor that is under 1024 x 768 pixels. If you want to keep the 2GB free space, this is the best option to opt for.
Switch to classic version of Windows Live Hotmail
Simply look for “Switch to classic” link located in the bottom left corner, and you’re done.
Switch back to original MSN Hotmail
If you want to revert back to MSN Hotmail, and don’t care whether you have the free 2GB mail space, click on Options on the top right corner (in full version, a pull down menu will be shown, where you should further click on More Options). You will see the following message.
For full version:
You’re using the full version of Windows Live Hotmail.
Click here to try the classic version, which is good for slow connections.
You can also Switch to MSN Hotmail.
For classic version:
You are using the classic version of Windows Live Hotmail.
Have a fast connection and want more features? Try the full version to see message previews in your inbox. (It’s free, too.)
You can also Switch to MSN Hotmail.
So to revert, click on “Switch to MSN Hotmail”. In the Switch Back page, confirm by clicking on Switch back button. And you’re back to original MSN Hotmail.
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May 21st, 2009 01:02
Nice site and fine content
May 5th, 2009 00:31
with new windows live ID thing i have attach each photo seperately and it takes ages (((
April 16th, 2009 19:53
Dear Sir
I’m unable to see my emails on windows live for a month, it only opens inbox but didn’t allow me to enter/read my emails & I am unable to revert back to old MSN Hotmail. I am quite confuse. Please help me
April 10th, 2009 12:58
I need to get to my e-mail without giving all my information to another profile. THIS MORNING I could just sign in with my e-mail and password. WHAT HAPPENED?! I am definately switching to gmail. Why would they do this forceful action?! And yesterday they sent me a thank you for being with hotmail over 10 years e-mail!!!! How could they do this?
April 10th, 2009 12:16
this isn’t helping i cant find these options?!
March 28th, 2009 13:39
Fuck you windows live assholes i havent been able to open my inbox for 3 days but it lets me login???? cant access through outlook express or my browser. So thats a big ole FUCK YOU to windows live email!!!!
March 20th, 2009 06:18
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March 18th, 2009 03:50
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March 15th, 2009 01:41
There used to be a column in which message size was displayed – it seems to have vanished this week, at the same time that all the extra crap started showing up upon signing in. Does anyone know if there’s any way to get the message size to be displayed again (I’m talking about the emails themselves, not attachment size)??
February 20th, 2009 22:35
It seems that Microsoft is trying to compete with Facebook. Hotmail used to be a quiet sanctum of anonymity- a home base, of sorts. Now, they have it in mind to coax you into creating a “profile” and posting a portrait of yourself. I doubt they’re going back. When websites change like this, they might allow you to switch back for a while. But, sooner or later, that option compromises their memory load. I think it’s already gone. I honestly don’t know what they are thinking. Their setup is crude and certainly won’t attract anyone looking for social networking. The simple “inbox/outbox” routine (with a no-flair/business-like screen name functionality) has always been hotmail’s main draw. When users see that’s being infringed upon, they are likely to seek a different resource. I’m not even going to talk about the ad-space they’re selling out and the likely cookies being drawn in.
February 20th, 2009 05:50
My old screen is too small for the new Hotmail that just popped today, 2/19/09 at 4:40pm, a few minutes ago: there is too much overprinted on a too narrow screen, no sliding bar at the bottom and it is completely UNUSABLE. Please help.
February 3rd, 2009 23:12
Please can you help me switch back to my classic version
February 2nd, 2009 20:17
Please, I beg you, revert me back to msn CLASSICS
January 22nd, 2009 11:00
[...] its user interface to new Outllook lookalike AJAX-intensive interface, and has successfully annoyed many existing users of Hotmail. Gmail turns out to be a good alternative if you decided to dump Hotmail and switch to other [...]
January 22nd, 2009 02:22
I established hotmail accounts but am unable to use them. I thought maybe windows live was the answer. Big mistake. I can now get into my account but cannot open an email. I also am not able to change back to regular hotmail as I cannot access the Options pulldown. In the process of establishing a Windows Live account, I ended up with a @live.com email address. I can access that account but also can’t read an email on that account nor can I access the Options pulldown from that account. How could Microsoft possibly let such terrible bugs get through a new release.
Any help would be appreciated.
January 12th, 2009 22:29
This doesn’t work for me. I don’t see any link showing where I can switch to classic mode. I cannot find the text “You’re using the full version of Windows Live Hotmail.
Click here to try the classic version, which is good for slow connections.” anywhere, on any page, and the help feature doesn’t give me any useful information. I really need classic back!
January 11th, 2009 23:31
I have the same frustration of being unable to open my Windows Live Hotmail. Then I deleted my Live Messenger, and I could open up my hotmail. i don’t know if this works in the long run, becasue i still want MSN to chat to my friends…maybe just don’t link the two services.
December 30th, 2008 00:20
how in the heck do i get off windows live it,s the worst,,i can,t find classic hotmail and i have a slow connection,,i can,t open or send replys or delete…it,s friggin awful and really stressful.how did i get changed anyhow???
December 29th, 2008 21:06
thank you can i have the same storage 5M
December 29th, 2008 08:26
It’s stressful with the new version of hotmail i cannot read my messages, i would rather prefer the old one