If you still have Windows Live Mail installed on a PC running Windows 11, signing in and keeping the client working reliably requires more than just entering your email and password — it demands a clear understanding of how modern email authentication, server settings, and legacy software...
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Problem: Cannot add my hotmail.com.au account to Outlook
Isolating the problem: Adding my Gmail account works fine by itself. Using the app password given by Google is okay.
Things I've tried:
- Deleting the .ost files and restarting Outlook
- Deleting all profiles and creating a new one
-...
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