Originally Posted by Boca DeLorean
I had problems downloading GETMAIL. After it downloaded, it disappeared and I couldnt find it again. What am I doing wrong? Also do you have to keep your computer on for it to work?
I downloaded Getmail and saved it on my desktop. I clicked on the .exe file and nothing happened, so I got confused. Then I noticed a little icon in my tray next to the time on my PC. So I right-clicked on it and then I saw that I can click on "mail settings" to set-up how/where I wanted my Hotmail e-mails to go.
Yes, you have to keep your computer on. For me it's not an issue since my fiance comes home throughout the day to take care of things on the computer, so it's usually on anyway.
If this would be an issue, I would suggest the izymail option. They offer a free trial sort of thing with limited features. It's like 20 bucks a year or something, but no need to have the computer on- it forwards the messages from Hotmail to GMail automatically.