Stop Nearly ALL Spam

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(Caution: Improperly setting Message Rules can cause missed email. PennSmart is not responsible for any problems caused by using message rules improperly.)

This procedure will help you setup message rules in Outlook Express so that your Inbox will only have email from people in your address book and who you wish to receive from.

All other mail will be deleted.
You can still access the deleted email if desired by clicking on the Deleted Items folder.

You may add new email address as needed.

If you find errors or problems in this procedure please email support@pennsmart.com

1. Start Outlook Express

2. Click on Tools. Select Messages Rules and click on Mail...

3. Under 'Select the Conditions for your rule:' check the box by 'Where the From line contains people'

4. Under 'Select the Actions for your rule:' check the box by 'Delete it'
(You will notice there are many other options. This procedure only uses 'Delete it' as the will still allow you to get other messages if desired. Experiment at your own risk)

5. Under 'Rule Description:' click on 'contains people'

6. In the 'Select People' window click on 'Address Book...'

7. For each address you want to receive email from click on their name and click on 'From->' to add it to the list. When all you want are added click on 'Ok'

8. In the 'Select People' window click on 'Options...''
(Don't skip this step or the exact opposite will occur)

9. In the 'Rule Condition Options' window check the circle that says 'Message does not contain the people below'

10. Click Ok. Keep on clicking Ok until you are back to the main Outlook Express window. The rules are now set.