I use windows hotmail too and once an individual email is opened the reply button is exactly where Chuck says it is.
The order is: New - Reply - Reply All - Forward - Delete - Junk - Move To - Check Mail.
Chuck and Daffy, I have found the answer. I was the guy who poured tea over his PC last week.......well, the hotmail page doesn�t load completely, but allows me to send NEW mail, bit not REPLY. Now using the wife�s PC and have ordered another one........PC.......not hot cup of tea LOL LOL
Prize???? some other time Chuck..........there will be plenty to get your teeth into when the new PC arrives.