This article explains how to open Windows Live Hotmail with Outlook. It includes instructions for Outlook.com, Outlook 2010, Outlook 2007, Outlook 2003, and older versions.
How to Configure Outlook to Connect to Microsoft (Live, MSN, Hotmail, Outlook.com) Email Account
Windows Live Hotmail and Outlook are great on their own. Pair them so that Windows Live Hotmail works with Outlook and you have a great match. You can send and receive emails to your Windows Live Hotmail account from Outlook and you can archive messages locally.
To sync your Windows Live Hotmail account with Outlook.com:
Go to Outlook.com and select the gear icon in the top right corner to open the Quick Settings menu.
