First, the good news: I found a solution on WindowsLiveHelp with exactly the right title: How to add your e-mail account to Microsoft Outlook.

Now the bad news: the instructions were not updated for Outlook 2007.  Step 11 (see below) identifes tabs and fields that don't exist when I follow these instructions.

Thanks for any help.

David

11. On the Advanced tab, type the following information, and then click OK.
        Under Incoming Server (POP3):
        Select the This server requires an encrypted connection (SSL) check box.
 
        In the Incoming Server (POP3) field, the number 995 should display. If not, select the number and type 995.
        Under Outgoing Server (SMTP):
        In the Outgoing Server (SMTP) field, type 25 or 587 for the port number.
 Under Use the following type of encrypted connection choose AUTO (in Outlook 2007). If you are using Outlook 2003, choose SSL.
         
 Select the Leave a copy of messages on the server check box if you want to see your messages when you use Hotmail in a web browser, your mobile phone, or other e-mail programs. If you want to delete your messages from the Hotmail server after you read them, clear this check box. Click OK 

Thanks for the heads up, David. Before I proceed, I’d like to know the exact tabs and fields that are missing. It would also help if you send us a screen shot of this page.  To take a screenshot:
 
1. Go to the page requested.
2. Press "Print Screen."
3. Open Microsoft Paint.
   a. Click on "Start."
   b. Highlight "All Programs."
   c. Highlight "Accessories."
   d. Click on "Paint."
4. On the toolbar, click on "Edit" then "Paste" or press "Ctrl+V."
5. Click on "File."
6. Select "Save As."
7. Name the file.
8. Save as JPEG file.

Note: Please send the screenshot to our test account. The e-mail address can be found at your Private Data Area.

BTW, I've moved your post here at the DAV Migration Forum.

email sent with screen shots - thanks!

David

Thanks for sending the screenshots. You should inform the support team of Outlook 2007 about this for you to have the proper assistance needed. For your convenience, here's the link for Outlook 2007 support: http://support.microsoft.com/ph/11335#tab0.

Sharon,

Thanks for all your help.

The instructions need to say "Make sure you have Outlook Connector installed or else you will get errors that look like something else and no good clues."

Best,

David

David, I appreciate your input on this. I assure you that Hotmail can be configured in Microsoft Outlook 2007 using POP3 settings. We have also confirmed that there’s an “Advanced” tab in this e-mail client. Since you’re unable to properly configure your account in Microsoft Outlook 2007 because of the missing “Advanced” tab, I recommend that you get in touch with a Microsoft Support Professional who specializes in this e-mail client. Refer to the link given by Windows Live Sharon above to reach them. You can also refer to our Solution article at:

http://windowslivehelp.com/solutions/newvisitor/archive/2009/02/04/how-to-get-support-for-your-non-hotmail-products.aspx