Windows live mail; cannot create a new account (sychronization?)

When I try to establish a new windows live account in Windows Live Mail, ie. "*** Email address is removed for privacy *** supplying a password the new account name appears well in the left column of my windows live mail client, but at the same time the following informational message on the main screen: "This windows live mail account will be synchronized. Revisit this page in a few minutes in order to read your messages." I waited for quite some time, but nothing happens. The newly created account remains unusable.

Can anybody help? Thank you!