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FOUR QUESTIONS: Firstly, why does the ALWAYS ASK FOR MY E-MAIL ADDRESS AND PASSWORD OPTIONS not functioning eventhough I have clicked that option. Secondly, why do I keep getting the same message that my password is incorrect although I know it IS. This itruly annoys me as I have to retype my password everytime I access MSN Hotmail.
Thirdly, why do I get the message UNABLE TO ESTABLISH A SECURE CONNECTION TO C.MSN.COM every time I try to access MSN hotmail ?

And lastly, why does it take soooooo long to open my messages eventhough i operate on HIGH SPEED internet ?

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Summary and practical steps related to ’s report. The thread shows four distinct symptoms: the address still appearing despite choosing “do not save,” having to retype the password (and seeing “incorrect password”), the “UNABLE TO ESTABLISH A SECURE CONNECTION TO C.MSN.COM” notice, and slow message loading. ’s pointer toward browser behavior was helpful; the items below give concrete, low‑risk checks and fixes that commonly resolve these legacy‑browser problems.

Autofill and the saved address: that behavior usually comes from the browser’s form‑history or password store, not the site. Remove the single unwanted entry from the dropdown (most browsers let a highlighted entry be removed) or use the browser’s Preferences → Privacy/Passwords/Autofill area to clear saved form entries and site‑specific passwords. Clearing cookies and the cache just for msn/hotmail can also stop the address from reappearing. Opening Hotmail in a fresh browser profile or on another machine quickly confirms whether the problem is local.

Why the password prompt repeats and the secure‑connection error appears: sites often redirect between plain and secure hosts during login. If session cookies are blocked or the browser can’t validate HTTPS, the secure step can fail and prompt again. Common causes are an incorrect system date/time, an ancient browser that lacks up‑to‑date root certificates or modern TLS support, or an intervening proxy/firewall. Practical fixes are: ensure the Mac’s clock is correct, allow cookies at least for the Hotmail/MSN hosts, and test from a different, more recent browser or machine. Never ignore certificate warnings on an untrusted network.

Speed and rendering: large, script‑heavy pages or many embedded images can be slow in old browsers. Use Hotmail’s basic/low‑bandwidth view if available, clear the browser cache, and reduce inbox size by archiving old mail. Long term, Mac OS 9.1 browsers will increasingly struggle with modern secure sites; the most reliable solution is access from an up‑to‑date browser or a newer device.

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Firstly, why does the ALWAYS ASK FOR MY E-MAIL ADDRESS AND PASSWORD OPTIONS not functioning eventhough I have clicked that option.

Have you turned off you cookies in your browser? What web browser are you using?

Secondly, why do I keep getting the same message that my password is incorrect although I know it IS.

I know this sounds stupid, but do you have the caps-lock on? If that's not it, when does this message come up?

Thirdly, why do I get the message UNABLE TO ESTABLISH A SECURE CONNECTION TO C.MSN.COM every time I try to access MSN hotmail ?

Your web browser warns you when you are going over an unencrypted connection. In the login page, below the password field, there should be a link that says "Use secure login". Try clicking that.

Note that clicking this will not work with the "save password" option, because it's insecure to use cookie authentication. Sorry if this is confusing.

And lastly, why does it take soooooo long to open my messages eventhough i operate on HIGH SPEED internet ?

Because Hotmail can be quite busy. What's your bandwidth? Mine is 1.5 Megabits/Second.

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I normally use Google as Web Browser. I have no idea what my bandwidth is, and I don't know how to find out.

No, I don't have Caps-lock on when I loggin to Hotmail, and although I do use SECURE LOGIN, that message still pops up as soon as I start typing my password, and I enevitably have to type in my password twice before I can login.

Although I specifically ask NOT to save my ADDRESS & PASSWORD, my address shows up as soon as I access the window to Hotmail.

Thank you for your input, and for taking the time to write,

With much appreciation,

Uluuti

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I normally use Google as Web Browser.

You and me are talking about 2 different things. Google is a website. A web browser is something that allows you to use the web, eg, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Apple Safari.

No, I don't have Caps-lock on when I loggin to Hotmail, and although I do use SECURE LOGIN, that message still pops up as soon as I start typing my password, and I enevitably have to type in my password twice before I can login.

That's normal for Secure Login at Hotmail. At least for it to say initially, "Incorrect password". Not sure about you having to type in in twice though.

Although I specifically ask NOT to save my ADDRESS & PASSWORD, my address shows up as soon as I access the window to Hotmail.

This info may be filled in by your web browser. Web browsers often have a feature that saves password and form data in an internal database. You should check your prefs of your web browser to make sure it isn't the web browser that's filling it in for you.

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