Bruce
Thanks for the follow up.
Why would all be ok for years and then all of a sudden the rules be
bypassed. Ah, computers...
I will go to tomsterdam now.
Thanks again.
Joe
On Sat, 25 Nov 2006 07:27:08 -0800, "Bruce Hagen"
wrote:
Along with what Frank said.
In general:
Have all rules that divert mail to folders first.
Delete it from server next.
All others last.
Make sure that every rule, except diverting rules, also have Stop processing
more rules checked, unless that option is grayed out.
How to set up OE Message Rules:
http://www.oeupdates.com/outlook-exp...lock-spam.html
http://www.timeatlas.com/mos/Email/O...tlook_Express/
http://www.jackieswebworks.com/outlo...ss%20notes.htm
Some Message Rule Ideas:
http://www.mindspring.com/~majik/messagerules.htm
Some tips:
http://insideoe.tomsterdam.com/tips/rules.htm
Message Rules not working?:
http://www.tomsterdam.com/insideoe/faqs/why.htm#rules
General precautions for Outlook Express:
Do not archive mail in default OE folders. They will eventually become
corrupt. Create your own user defined folders for storing mail and move your
mail to them. Empty Deleted Items folder regularly. Keep user created
folders under 100MB, and Default folders as empty as is feasible.
After you are done, follow up by compacting your folders manually while
working *offline* and do it often.
Click on Outlook Express at the top of the folder tree so no folders are
open. Then: File | Work Offline (or double click Working Online in the
Status Bar). File | Folder | Compact all folders. Don't touch anything until
the compacting is completed.
Turn off e-mail scanning in your anti-virus program. It is a redundant layer
of protection that eats up CPUs and causes a multitude of problems such as
time-outs and account setting changes. Your up-to-date A/V program will
continue to protect you sufficiently. For more, see:
http://www.oehelp.com/OETips.aspx#3
In Tools | Options | Maintenance: Uncheck Compact messages in background and
leave it unchecked. {N/A if running XP/SP2}.
And backup often.
Backup & Resto
http://www.insideoutlookexpress.com/backup/
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