It happens when least expected - after typing in a login name and password into the Hotmail login screen, the browser freeezes and - all of a sudden - you're locked out. Unfortunately, this isn't an unknown problem, it's the dreaded Hotmail login problem.
Don't panic just yet. There are a number of tricks that you can try when you're faced with this issue. Take a deep breath and don't throw anything at your computer screen. We'll get you there.