[JohnAD]

Originally Posted by ryangruhn

I think the issue is that it not only sets up email but also contacts via Windows Live. Which make the settings different. Honestly, I can't wait to be proven wrong about this and hope someone posts a soultion!

You're right. The POP3 way makes hotmail just like using gmail. You get none of the windows live benefits. You wouldnt think it would be so hard to figure out how Windows Live works but I'm baffled as how to back it up.