How do I Get Rid of Spam in Outlook Express?

Get rid of spam by using the block senders option in Outlook Express.

Controlling spam in Outlook Express can be done by using the message rules. This can stop spam from spammers who are sending spam or junk email on a constant basis. Once this rule is set, spam or junk email sent from those specified senders will be stopped from entering your Inbox and placed into the Junk Folder.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Access Outlook Express and check for new messages. Click the "Send/Recv" button. Review your "Inbox" and check for any spam messages. Click on any spam messages. On the message bar, click "Message" and "Block Sender." You will receive an Outlook Express confirmation message regarding this blocked sender. The sender is now added to your block sender's list. The confirmation message will also ask you to run this rule on your Inbox. This will check your Inbox for additional emails from this sender. When you click "Yes," Outlook Express will remove all messages from that sender from your Inbox.

2. Verify the blocked spam senders by clicking "Tools" on the menu bar. Select "Message Rules." Select "Block Sender's List." A list of blocked spam addresses will appear.

3. Add more email addresses manually by clicking on the "Add" button. Add the spam email address in the "Address" field and confirm if you are blocking email, new messages, or both. Confirm by clicking "OK."

4. Change existing blocked spam email addresses by clicking on the "Modify" button. Change the spam email address in the "Address" field and confirm if you are blocking email, new messages, or both. Confirm by clicking "OK."

References

• Microsoft: Controlling Junk Mail in Outlook Express