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I've previously wrote about how to get Windows Live Mail for free, without the need of invitation. But then again, the method described only works for some but not all. Here, I will provide another method to get Windows Live Mail Beta, albeit a slow method.

1. Go to http://www4.imagine-msn.com/minisites/mail/Default.aspx?locale=en-gb
2. Submit your hotmail address.
3. Voila! Wait for your free invite.

Most people who signed up got the invitation in about 3 weeks, so all you have to do is keep your fingers crossed.

Have you ever come across articles on the web and were told to pay a fee to continue reading? This might be a way for you to bypass that, and read contents meant for "members only".

According to Tech-Recipes.com, you only need to have Firefox browser and an extra extension (Agent Switcher). With this extension, you can act as if you're a search engine bot and access the restricted site, just with some tweaking.

Full description of the method is described here: LINK

It has been tested on windowsitpro.com and it worked! However, it may not work in every other sites as some of them did not allow entire site access to search engine bots.

This is a critical update for all Windows user. It fixes the WMF vulnerability in Windows (which was earlier reported that it can allow your computer to be hijacked and be taken control of).

Summary

Who should read this document: Customers who use Microsoft Windows

Impact of Vulnerability: Remote Code Execution

Maximum Severity Rating: Critical

Recommendation: Customers should apply the update immediately.

Security Update Replacement: None
Source: Microsoft.com

Download the patch here: LINK

Remember to tell all your friends (and enemies) who are Windows user!

Computerhelpforum.org found a way to join the Windows Live Mail! Beta for free, without any need of invitations.

1) Use only Internet Explorer to perform this.
2) For this to work, you must be signed out of MSN/Hotmail. Go to the MSN/Hotmail Homepage, and double check if you are really signed out.
3) Copy this URL to Internet Explorer: Right Click On Here -> Copy
4) You should be redirected to another URL (Another URL to login). Sign in.
5) You should see the regular Hotmail once signed in.
6) Once you see the regular hotmail, do Step #3 again. Copy the same URL above.
7) Click ‘Join’ on the bottom (Scroll down!) and voila! You'll get the Live Mail!
Modified from Computerhelpforum.org

I've tried the methods mentioned but failed, even though I've changed my language to English and country to United States. However, there are many people claiming that this way works.

So feel free to try at your own risk, and do post back if your method works! Just let us know what exactly you've done.

Here's the link if you missed it: LINK

UPDATE: For those who couldn't get this method to work, check out the alternative method here.