I've been trying to send emails and i can't because in my message box a hacker has posted a ad regarding mall-good.  everytime i try sending something the ad posts with my messages.  I changed my password, installed the microsoft virus protection like it says for me to do and its still doing it.  what can i do, please help? My e-mail is {removed email address}

Expectant parent, that message is configured as your signature. Follow the steps below on how to remove it:

1. Sign in to your Windows Live Hotmail account.
2. At the upper-right corner of the page, click "Options" and then click "More options."
3. Under "Customize your mail," click "Personal e-mail signature."
4. Remove all the entries in the signature box then click “Save.”

On the other hand, please check out this link for info on what happened to your account and what are the other things that you should do to secure it:

http://windowslivehelp.com/solutions/safety/archive/2009/04/29/recent-reports-of-account-hijacks.aspx