prevent default "on this machine only" for new rule wizard

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I've seen more than one post on this topic but no one seems to have an answer
or a solution. when I create a new rule in outlook, the "this machine only"
option is checked, and it prevents the rule from running. unchecking it
solves the problem. so how do I force outlook to UNcheck that option by
default?
 
urbnjckct said:
I've seen more than one post on this topic but no one seems to have
an answer or a solution. when I create a new rule in outlook, the
"this machine only" option is checked, and it prevents the rule from
running. unchecking it solves the problem. so how do I force outlook
to UNcheck that option by default?
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Are you using a PST and was this PST moved from another machine? You might
try exporting all the rules with the Rules Wizard, deleteing them all, and
then reimporting them.
 
Thanks for the note back Brian but I think you missed the point of my post.
my rules work fine. it's when I create a new rule that "on this machine only"
is checked by default, and I must uncheck it for the rule to work. I want to
know how I can set Outlook NOT to check this option by default.

to answer your question though, this is a new machine and a new installation
of Office. if that has anything to do with it, I'd love to know more!

Thanks!
 
I don't think you can. However, if you NEVER want that item set on a rule,
you can probably create a macro that executes whenever a rule is added that
modifies the rule to remove that condition (if it is set).
 
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