Does Hotmail still have automatic account closing?

Close messenger account?

• need to close my msn hotmail account fot it has been HACKED (sending spam to my contacts...), though need closing msn messenger account first, and that I am not managing to do... obs: i'm using msn messenger for mac

• Answer:

  How to delete your MSN account : You should first know that your MSN account will be automatically deactivated after remaining unused for 210 days. But if you wish to delete your account follow these procedures: 1.Sign in to MSN Messenger with your current account name and password 2.Access your mailbox from there by following your email link (the icon representing an envelope in the upper left corner of your MSN window) 3.Once opened, you will find your email address written in the upper right corner of the screen, just above the sign out link. Click it. 4.Three options will now be listed: "View your account", "Link other accounts" and "Personalize". Select "View your Account" 5.You will be prompted to enter your password again in order to view your personal details. When done, click "Sign in" 6.This will bring you to your account summary and list the details entered upon registration. Select "Settings" in the upper right corner of your screen. 7.In the grayish right menu, choose "Close your account" under "Common Tasks" 8.Make sure that you read the important information that is now displayed before entering your password to confirm your account deletion.