On Thu, 08 May 2008 08:46:30 -0700, SR-71 wrote:
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> I am attempting to sign up for Windows Live using an existing e-mail
> address, *myname*@verizon.net. I check the radio button that says "Use
> your own e-mail address" and type my address into the box. I then get
> green text that says "Once you complete signup you will receive an
> e-mail message at *myname*@verizon.net with instructions for
> confirming your Windows Live ID." So far so good.
>
> I go through all the rest of the page, entering requested/required
> information. As soon as I click the "I Accept" button, I get red text
> that says "The portion of your e-mail address that follows the @
> symbol is part of a "reserved domain" such as live.com, hotmail.com,
> msn.com or passport.com. Please type a different e-mail address."
>
> Why?
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I wonder if it has anything to do with the Verizon-MSN service? I.e.,
Verizon users have the option to choose an "ISP Partner", one of three,
actually: AOL, MSN, or Yahoo!.
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Norman
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