How to Close a Windows Live / Hotmail Account

Closing a Windows Live and Hotmail account is easy if you follow these steps. According to the MSN help site there are two types of Microsoft Passport account that can be closed: those with an e-mail address supplied by MSN and those that use non-MSN e-mail addresses.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Windows Live or Hotmail Account
• Computer
• Internet

1. 
    
   Hotmail's Options Link

   Before you start you should remember that closing the account will completely delete all the information associated with the account and you will not be able to reopen the account.
   
   Login to your Windows Live / Hotmail account and go to the front page of your account. Once you are at the front page find the "Options" link and click it.

2. 
    
   Hotmail's More Options Link

   Once you click the options link a drop down menu will appear. Now click the "More Options" menu.

3. 
    
   Hotmail's Mail Options Link

   Once you are brought to a page, find the option on the left side of the screen titled "Mail" and click it.

4. 
    
   Hotmail's Edit Personal Info Link

   Once you are brought to a page, find the "View and edit your personal information" and click it.

5. 
    
   Hotmail's Close Account Link

   At the bottom of this page there is a link that is titled "Close Account." If you click this it should lead you through the account closing process.

Resources

• MSN Help - How do I close my account?

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