How to configure Outlook and hotmail?

Hotmail is a web based email application operated by Microsoft. The features like unlimited storage and instant messaging services make it a favorite email application and it is the second largest web based email application. Microsoft Outlook is an email application which can be installed on your computer and can be used to integrate the emails of different emails accounts including Gmail, hotmail etc. You can also use Microsoft Outlook program as a personal information manager and it comes as a part of the Microsoft Office suite. It also have features like contact manager, journal, calendar etc.
In MS Outlook 2007, you have the option to manually configure your Outlook email setup or to use Outlook connector to connect to your Hotmail account. By configuring the Hotmail account in Outlook you can easily access your emails. You can also send and receive emails using your Outlook program.
If you want to manually configure your Hotmail account in your Microsoft Outlook, you can do it just by following few steps.

Steps to configure your Outlook
1) Launch your Microsoft Outlook program.
2) Now on the top of the page you can find the Tool bar. From the tool bar select the option “Tools”.
3) This will open a drop down menu from which you can select “Account Settings” and then select “New”.
4) Then you can select the option "Microsoft Exchange, POP3, IMAP or HTTP" for your email service and click on the option “Next”.
5) Now you will get a new window asking for some information. You have to type your full name, email address of your Hotmail account and your password. You will be asked to re-enter your password for confirmation. Enter it and click on “Next”.
6) Now the Outlook wizard will configure your email settings. You will be notified by a green check mark. This indicates that the configuration process is in progress.
7) Then you will get a message "Your HTTP e-mail account is successfully configured". Once you get this message you can click on the “Finish” button.

Now you have successfully configured your Outlook email setup to include your Hotmail account. If you are facing any difficulties in configuring your MS Outlook then you can make use of the Help options in the application or else you can contact Microsoft Outlook support. A dedicated team will be there at your service who will take care of this issue and configure the Outlook program for you.

Guidelines for Disabling Windows Defender Updates

Microsoft conquered the software market by putting a start to the first Graphical User Interface in the history of computers, Windows Operating System. After starting the Windows platform series, Microsoft never had the chance to look back. Microsoft released many operating systems under the Windows banner, the most famous ones being Windows 98, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8. Microsoft is also famous for the Windows Help provided in their Websites.
Soon, security became an issue with computers, even with normal end users. The risk of Windows platform users being hacked and attacked made Microsoft think about security reforms in their platforms. Microsoft introduced many security updates in Windows XP service pack 1. Microsoft introduced the Windows Firewall in Windows XP, which controls the incoming and outgoing connections.
They also introduced another tool called Windows Defender in Windows XP, which checks for malwares, adwares and spywares. Windows Defender is a security in Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. Windows Defender is a modified version of the Giant Anti-spyware; Microsoft bought this software from Giant Corporation. Windows defender has sole objective of scanning the resident computer for malicious programs, such as spyware, malware and adware, and remove or fix them if they are posing a threat.
All these software needs to be updated for proper functioning and by default property they updates automatically. In case of users who do not have Internet access, automatic updates of these programs become a hindrance to your daily work or assignment, as the updates of these software package can be annoying and time consuming. Microsoft, from time to time, releases updates for Windows Defender to increase the database for the program's malware definitions. Like every other program Microsoft's Windows Defender is no different, but with a few simple steps, you can turn off Windows Defender's automatic updates and remove disturbance caused. Windows Help also has contents on disabling Automatic updates.

Instructions for Disabling

1. Click on Windows Defender system tray icon at bottom right part of your screen. This will open the Windows Defender settings.
2. Click on the Tools link in the window, and then click Options in the drop menu. By doing this the Windows Defender options dialog will open.
3. Now uncheck the box aligned to Check for Updated Definitions before Scanning text and click on Save. If the Windows Defender prompts for Administrative Password, provide confirmation by entering the password. This will cause Windows Defender to stop auto updating.