text: how do i get rid of the windows live mail beta?   very easy -- i had to do it because i couldn't access my pop3 emails. simply click options on the top-right of the page, then choose the last selection called "beta opt-out ~ stop using the mail beta software."  you'll then be able to revert back to the old version of hotmail. please be advised that you may be forced to return to windows live mail when it comes out of beta and all accounts are moved to the new system.