How can I switch Hotmail to "Windows Live" view?I've been running in Hotmail for a long time, but just recently saw a friend log in and was amazed to see that he has a three-pane view, with a preview of the message on the same page as the list of incoming messages! I want! How do I switch? Hotmail has a variety of different interfaces, actually, though it's not particularly easy to figure out how to get from one to another. What you're using is what they call "Classic View" and it looks like this:  To switch to the newer tri-pane view, you can use the shortcut on the bottom of the page. Look for "Want to race through your inbox even faster? Try the full version of Windows Live Hotmail. (It's free, too.)" and you'll see that "Try the full version of Windows Live Hotmail" is a link. Click it and instantly you'll switch:  Want to switch back? On the bottom left of that view is a small link "Switch to Classic" that'll do the trick. If you can't use these shortcuts, you can also just click on "Options" on the top right and you'll see this:  Again, click on "Try the full version" and you'll switch to the newer, modern version of Hotmail. Since you're in the newer view, it's worth noting that you can easily specify if you want the "preview pane" to be on the right (as it is in the example), below the list of messages, or hidden a la classic hotmail by clicking on "Options":  You can also change your theme, which is a slick feature. I particularly like Black, actually. Try it!
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Never miss another useful Q&A article again! Subscribe to AskDaveTaylor with Google Reader. i have a old hotmail account, very old by the looks of it, recently i set up a new account and was amazed at the new look (what u call the classic look).i then tried to change my old account to the ur "classic look2 but it wont let me. could u please give me some tips on sorting this out please. thanks, Posted by: thomas5924 at May 30, 2007 5:11 PMIf I switch to Hotmail Windows Live, is it Compatible with Mozilla? Will I have major problems? Posted by: Sue at September 15, 2007 11:50 PMhi will ya tell me how do i go back to the old hotmail because aye dont like windows live hotmail Posted by: Daniel at October 19, 2007 10:26 AMI would like to switch back to original windows. Do not like windows live classic. how can I do this. thank you I am 83 and cannot learn new things easily. was happy with old setup Posted by: elsie at October 27, 2007 7:23 PMi would like to have clasic hotmail thank you Posted by: theresa at October 30, 2007 8:53 PMI Wanna switch to classic veiw what do i do? Posted by: Missi at January 3, 2008 3:08 PMWhat wrong with the article. Not correctly mentioned how to revert back to classic verion. Good day, I need a real help from somebody who is working for hotmail, I have a serious question if I can get help, please contact me in the e-mail please, here samgibbons_0930@hotmail.com Posted by: Sam Gibbons at February 3, 2008 5:26 PMi have a old hotmail account, very old by the looks of it, recently i set up a new account and was amazed at the new look (what u call the classic look).i then tried to change my old account to the ur "classic look2 but it wont let me. could u please give me some tips on sorting this out please. thanks, Posted by: WASIM ANSARI at April 5, 2008 9:38 AMI have a lot to say, but ...
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