Out of office auto reply

[Les]

Is it possible to set up an "Out of Office Auto reply" in Windows mail

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Yes, but you'll need to (1) leave your computer turned-on, (2) connected to
the internet with (3) Windows Mail up & running while you're away.
Furthermore, you'll be auto-replying to spammers as well as possible
burglars who'd just love to know you're not at home. And if the person
you're auto-replying to has OOF enabled, you'll both be auto-replying to
each other for days on end, possibly filling up your inboxes till they
exceed their limits...and then you won't be receiving any messages.

If this sounds acceptable, I'll tell you how to do it. <wink>

 

[Gary VanderMolen]

@Les: Also, the slightest power interruption or Windows hiccup is likely
to upset that applecart.
Your mail provider probably offers a 'vacation' reply option which you can
enable via the webmail interface.

 

[TheMekon]

Yes, but you'll need to (1) leave your computer turned-on, (2) connected to
the internet with (3) Windows Mail up & running while you're away.
Furthermore, you'll be auto-replying to spammers as well as possible
burglars who'd just love to know you're not at home. And if the person
you're auto-replying to has OOF enabled, you'll both be auto-replying to
each other for days on end, possibly filling up your inboxes till they
exceed their limits...and then you won't be receiving any messages.

If this sounds acceptable, I'll tell you how to do it. <wink>