Installation difficulties with Windows LIve: Is it just me?

analysis
Sep 5, 20071 min

Okay, so it is nice to write about Windows Live and opine on whether or not they are playing catch up. I could also cite all of Microsoft's past victories where they came from behind only to obliterate their competitors. But before I do that has anyone out there actually tried to downloaded Window Live? I'm asking because I tried and found it quite confusing. For example, I didn’t want to add Microsoft's Hotmail

Okay, so it is nice to write about Windows Live and opine on whether or not they are playing catch up.

I could also cite all of Microsoft’s past victories where they came from behind only to obliterate their competitors.

But before I do that has anyone out there actually tried to downloaded Window Live?

I’m asking because I tried and found it quite confusing. For example, I didn’t want to add Microsoft’s Hotmail to my account, I already have three emails but there seemed to be no other choice if I wanted a user ID for Live.

But if I did that would it make Hotmail my default email and what problems might that cause?

So, like so many times before when a service or program has piqued my curiosity I ended up abandoning it, afraid of the consequences to my delicate system.

I know I’m opening myself up to abuse but is anyone out there as lame as I am?