Outlook XP blocking senders

[ceh]

In outlook (using XP), I am having difficulty blocking senders, without
having to go into the list of blocked senders, then typing/copying the
senders address then clicking "add".

Some time back I put a "block sender" shortcut on my toolbar. When I have a
hilited sender in my Inbox, I click the shortcut and it bounces the mail from
the Inbox to the Junk Mail box. The problem is, the senders keep getting
through to my Inbox.

I have also tried the path: actions\junk e-mail\Add to blocked senders list.
In both instances, I then go to my blocked senders list and the senders don't
appear. They will not appear on the list unless I manually add them at that
time (type in the sender and click 'add").

Judging from the number of blocked senders on the list (only 20-30) I would
say that this feature has not functioned since I got the laptop, about 20
months ago.

Any suggestions? Eric

 

[Roady [MVP]]

Outlook 2002/XP doesn't have a native junk e-mail filter but uses rules
which is no longer sufficient to fight spam. Outlook 2003 and 2007 have a
native Junk E-mail filter. If you want to stay with Outlook XP you can use a
3rd party spam-filter.

 

[ceh]

Roady, Thanks for the response. It brought up some additional questions -
forgive me for the bombardment:

1. I'm unfamiliar with the term "native", in regard to junk e-mail filter.
2. In using a third party filter, do you know if you can set up a shortcut,
such as I described in my original inquiry?
3. Is there a particular brand of filter you would recommend?
4. When you reference Outlook 2007, do you know if I have to upgrade to the
new MS platform just released (I forgot the name), in order to get Outlook
2007?
5. Are you aware if any of the Outlook versions are limited as to the number
of blocked senders that can be stored?

Eric

Outlook 2002/XP doesn't have a native junk e-mail filter but uses rules
which is no longer sufficient to fight spam. Outlook 2003 and 2007 have a
native Junk E-mail filter. If you want to stay with Outlook XP you can use a
3rd party spam-filter.

In outlook (using XP), I am having difficulty blocking senders, without
having to go into the list of blocked senders, then typing/copying the

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Any suggestions? Eric

 

[Roady [MVP]]

1) Means built-in. Outlook XP doesn't have one built-in from Microsoft so
that is why you need a 3rd party one.
2) That would depend on the kind of spam filter you are using. Check with
the vendor for support.
3) The one in Outlook 2007 does the trick for me. Before I used the one in
Outlook 2003 and when I was on Outlook 2002 I didn't use a filter at all as
I didn't receive that much spam (less than 1 a day)
4) Outlook 2007 is supported to run on Windows XP and Windows Vista
5) Yes, but it is a very high number. In general you don't have to block
individual addresses as the addresses are only used once. Basically you only
put addresses on the block list from newsletters you cannot unsubscribe from
and you've tried all means to contact the website owners and its hosting
partner. Or of course from people you really don't like but they keep
sending you messages anyway :-D

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
Coauthor, Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003


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Roady, Thanks for the response. It brought up some additional questions -
forgive me for the bombardment:

1. I'm unfamiliar with the term "native", in regard to junk e-mail filter.
2. In using a third party filter, do you know if you can set up a
shortcut,
such as I described in my original inquiry?
3. Is there a particular brand of filter you would recommend?
4. When you reference Outlook 2007, do you know if I have to upgrade to
the
new MS platform just released (I forgot the name), in order to get Outlook
2007?
5. Are you aware if any of the Outlook versions are limited as to the
number
of blocked senders that can be stored?

Eric

Outlook 2002/XP doesn't have a native junk e-mail filter but uses rules
which is no longer sufficient to fight spam. Outlook 2003 and 2007 have a
native Junk E-mail filter. If you want to stay with Outlook XP you can use
a
3rd party spam-filter.

In outlook (using XP), I am having difficulty blocking senders, without
having to go into the list of blocked senders, then typing/copying the

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Any suggestions? Eric

 

[ceh via OfficeKB.com]

"D", (or Roady?),
Your feedback was very kind, helpful and much appreciated. Thank you for
spending your time and effort that was necessary. - Eric

1) Means built-in. Outlook XP doesn't have one built-in from Microsoft so
that is why you need a 3rd party one.
2) That would depend on the kind of spam filter you are using. Check with
the vendor for support.
3) The one in Outlook 2007 does the trick for me. Before I used the one in
Outlook 2003 and when I was on Outlook 2002 I didn't use a filter at all as
I didn't receive that much spam (less than 1 a day)
4) Outlook 2007 is supported to run on Windows XP and Windows Vista
5) Yes, but it is a very high number. In general you don't have to block
individual addresses as the addresses are only used once. Basically you only
put addresses on the block list from newsletters you cannot unsubscribe from
and you've tried all means to contact the website owners and its hosting
partner. Or of course from people you really don't like but they keep
sending you messages anyway :-D

Roady, Thanks for the response. It brought up some additional questions -
forgive me for the bombardment:

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