Failed to download or access Microsoft News Groups

I can't download any of the Microsoft discussion groups.  I am operating Windows Vista ultimate 32-bit and windows mail. When I try to download the newsgroups in my e-mail folder, it gives the message that it will take a few minutes but does nothing.  Later, it shows the message 'Unable to connect to server' how can I connect to the server?

Rad Rhino

Microsoft has since long dissolved discussion groups.

http://www.Microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/default.mspx

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Since June 2010, Microsoft will begin closing newsgroups and the migration of users on the Microsoft forums which include Microsoft Answers, TechNet and MSDN. This movement will centralize content, make it easier for contributors retain their influence, reduce redundancies and make content easier to find. Overall, the forums provide a better platform of spam that will improve customer satisfaction by encouraging a healthy discussion space management.

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