Hotmail passwords are all under the umbrella of M$ .NET system now. I believe the solution is to reset the password, as follows.
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To reset your .NET Passport password
1. Go to the .NET Passport Member Services page and click I forgot my password.
2. Type your e-mail address, and then enter the other requested information.
3. Click Continue.
4. Type the answer to your secret question.
5. Type your new password, and then retype it.
6. Click Continue.
The Your Password Has Been Reset page will appear, confirming that your password has been reset.
Note
If you have forgotten your secret answer or were not asked to provide it during registration, .NET Passport may allow you to reset your password by e-mail. You will see a Reset your password by e-mail link during the password reset process if this option is available to you.
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Go to »
lc3.law5.hotmail.passpor ··· in/login (Hotmail login page) and click the "Forgot Your Password?" link. (Alternatively, this link should take you straight there... »
nexusrdr.passport.com/re ··· Reset&pm )
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lc3.law5.hotmail.passpor ··· problemsHope this helps.