How do I merge my Live.com and outlook.com account into one

Anonymous
2012-07-31T19:23:27+00:00

I have a windows Live ID and just signed up for a new outlook.com account.  I'd like to move/merge my Live.com into the Outlook.com account, but I just see am option to add another email account or Link anither account.

All this does is create two seperate identities to switch back and forth.  If Outlook.com is the new way things are going then I'd want to just manage the one address.  Can't lose emails, calender, contacts already in Live ID account.  Thanks

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Anonymous
2012-08-22T17:41:25+00:00

Please try the tick mentioned here

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windowslive/forum/mail-signin/i-created-a-new-outlookcom-email-address-instead/cd917beb-e9aa-4d83-8732-fcffad0a3695

Use two browsers, [this procedure has risk of losing your id and is not officially supported procedure]

Browser 1

  1. Login to hotmail/msn/live (where you want to grab)
  2. Go to renames page or alias (whichever you like)
  3. Type in outlook.com address that you want to transfer (do not accept yet)

Now you're ready to grab it

Browser 2

  1. Login with your outlook address (that you want to grab)
  2. Rename this account to your gmail account (this will change your @outlook.com to alias)
  3. Login with gmail, confirm through verification mail
  4. Go to accounts page and close the account (enter password)

This is will drop your alias and make it available for a grab

Browser 1

4.  Try grab, if it says already in use. Hit it again. It takes few seconds to release the ID.

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-11-21T13:44:30+00:00

    And still no resolution for this basic problem after a full year?

    We HAD the ability to link accounts. Microsoft took it away and called it an upgrade!!

    Having your emails sent into your main account is NOT a workaround for this basic problem because Microsoft deletes the other account after 6 months if you don't log into it.

    I have to reset my password every 6 months if I want to keep that email name alive and the emails in it available to me.

    When are we actually going to get a real upgrade which restores the lost functionality? I have yet to see ANY actual improvements in the so called upgrade that we were given.

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-10-22T04:47:25+00:00

    Hi noddyman,

    I understand you would like to know when the merge feature would be available again.

    Unfortunately, we do not have updates or a timeframe with regard to this particular feature.

    As mentioned by the previous moderators, we appreciate your input and comments about our Products.  You can post them here.

    Let us know should you have any inquiries about Outlook.com.

    Regards,

    Leah V.

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-10-21T10:30:13+00:00

    Marie

    when is this going to be possible?

    many thanks

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-10-21T01:00:10+00:00

    Hi,

    As I understand, you want to know if there are any updates about merging Outlook.com accounts. Let me assist you on this.

    Like the previous moderators have mentioned, this is not available for Outlook.com. We value your comments and suggestions and you may post this using this link: Talk to us about Outlook.com

    Should you have further questions, please let us know.

    Thank you.

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