1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.

2. If you see the Pick a category view, click User Accounts.

Note If you do not see the Pick a category view, go to step 3.

3. Double-click Mail.

4. Click E-mail Accounts, and then click New. 

5. Click Microsoft Exchange, POP3, IMAP, or HTTP, and then click Next.

6. Click to select the Manually configure server settings or additional server types check box, and then click Next.

7. Click Internet E-mail, and then click Next.

8. Add the following account settings:

a. In the Your Name box, type your name as you want it to appear to recipients.

b. In the E-mail Address box, type your e-mail address.

For example, type username@msn.com.

c. In Account Type, select POP3.

d. In the Incoming Mail Server box, type pop3.email.msn.com.

e. In the Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP) box, type smtp.email.msn.com.

f. In the User Name box, type your MSN account name.

g. In the Password box, type your MSN password.

h. Click to select the Remember Password check box.

i. Click to select the Require logon using Secure Password Authentication (SPA) check box.

 9. Click Next, and then click Finish. 

You can now send and receive MSN POP3 messages.

 

Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 and earlier versions of Outlook

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Mail icon.

3. Click E-mail Accounts.

4. Click to select Add a new e-mail account, and then click Next.

5. Click to select POP3, and then click Next.

6. Type the following setting information:

a. In the Your Name box: type you name as you want it to appear to recipients.

b. In the Incoming Mail Server (POP3) box: type pop3.email.msn.com.

c. In the E-mail Address box: type your e-mail address.

For example: “username@msn.com”.

d. In the Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP) box: type smtp.email.msn.com.

e. In the User Name box, type your MSN account name.

f. Click to check the Remember Password checkbox.

g. In the Password box, type your MSN password.

h. Click to check the Log on using Secure Password Authentication (SPA) checkbox.

7. Click More Settings.

8. On the Outgoing Server tab, click to select the My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication box.

9. Click to select Use same settings as my incoming mail server, and then click OK.

10. Click Next, and then click Finish.  

You can now send and receive MSN POP3 messages.

1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.

2. If you see the Pick a category view, click User Accounts.

Note If you do not see the Pick a category view, go to step 3.

3. Double-click Mail.

4. Click E-mail Accounts, and then click New. 

5. Click Microsoft Exchange, POP3, IMAP, or HTTP, and then click Next.

6. Click to select the Manually configure server settings or additional server types check box, and then click Next.

7. Click Internet E-mail and then click Next.

8. Add the account settings:

a. In the Your Name box, type your name as you want it to appear to recipients.

b. In the E-mail Address box, type your e-mail address.

For example, type username@msn.com.

c. In Account Type, select HTTP.

d. In the Password box, type your MSN password.

e. Click to select the Remember Password check box.

f. If the Require logon using Secure Password Authentication (SPA) check box is selected, click to clear the check box.

9. Click Next, and then click Finish.

 

Microsoft provides plenty of support as you study for your various certifications. The training includes classroom training, self-study kits, computer-based training, online classes, and books, and certification guides. You can take advantage of the way that you learn best. Depending on the career path you have chosen, you will find a certification that matches your skill set. Microsoft plans to, over time, introduce exams that rely on simulations and performance items.

You start by taking the appropriate entry- level certification. Prepare yourself with the most suitable Microsoft Certification Guides. You need to choose the right guide. A list follows of the various Certification Guides you can choose from. Match you expertise with these guides.

MCSE certification (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) is an industry standard targeted at the IT professional and provides the skills and training needed to design and implement infrastructure functions based on the Microsoft Windows® 2000 platform and Microsoft server software such as MCSE Messaging and Security.

MCSA certification (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator) is for IT professionals who need skills and knowledge to administer system environments based on desktop and server operator systems. This training focuses on managing and troubleshooting system environments. With this level of certification you can now prepare for specializations like MCSA Security and Messaging.

MCDST certification (Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician) is for students who need the right skills and training to troubleshoot ordinary hardware and software issues in Microsoft Windows environments.

MCAD.NET certification (Microsoft Certified Application Developer ) provides you with the skills and knowledge that allows you to develop and maintain department level applications for Web clients, desktop client, components, and back-end data services all the way from development to maintenance.

MCSD.NET certification (Microsoft Certified Solutions Developers) is for IT professionals with the skills and knowledge needed for developing and designing leading edge business solutions by using various Microsoft tools, platforms, technologies and architectures. This certification allows you to develop custom .NET-based applications. This training encompasses everything from analysis to design, development, testing and maintenance using Microsoft development tools, technologies, and platforms. You become an expert on all aspects of the application life cycle.

MCITP certification (Microsoft Certified IT Professional Database Administrator) is for IT professionals who need to plan, administer, deploy, support and maintain databases created by using various Microsoft products.

MCITP certification (Microsoft Certified IT Professional Database Developer) gives you the skills and knowledge to plan, deploy, support, maintain and optimize IT infrastructures and databases created by using Microsoft products such as Windows Application Developer, Web Application Developer, or Enterprise Applications Developer.

MCPD certification (Microsoft Certified Professional Web Developer) distinguishes expert professionals who are Windows application developers, Web application developers, and enterprise application developers. Experts with these skills can build targeted applications using different platforms in the Microsoft.NET Framework 2.0.

MCPD certification (Microsoft Certified Professional Developer) is for students who need to distinguish themselves as an expert in comprehensive Windows application development, enterprise application, and Web application development using platforms that use the Microsoft.NET Framework. This certification is a stepping- stone to other Microsoft certifications.

MCTS.NET 2.0 certification (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist) is designed fir IP professionals who target specific technologies and demonstrate in-depth knowledge of .NET 2.0 and other specialized Microsoft technologies.

MCTS.NET 2.0 certification (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist) is for IT professionals who work with enterprise environment databases. It provides students with in-depth training and skills for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 product.

MOS certification (Microsoft Office Specialist) is designed for IT professionals who need the skills and knowledge to understand and use the advanced features of Microsoft Office software.

MOS MI certification (Microsoft Office Master Instructor) qualifies you to teach MOS courses.

Microsoft Certified Architect Program is designed for IT professionals who can apply successful frameworks and methodologies to create an architecture from beginning to end, through the IT life cycle.

CLC certification (Microsoft Certified Learning Consultant) is a credential for expertise in designing and delivering customized learning solutions for other IT professionals.

MCBDA certification (Microsoft Certified Database Administrators) are trained to design, implement and administer Microsoft SQL Server databases.

MCT certification (Microsoft Certified Trainers) are instructors who are qualified to deliver Microsoft training courses. MCTs are authorized to deliver Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC) or Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN).