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/
Bruce
Well, I am interested in the 'have rules that divert mail first' note
above....I am assuming you mean those that have 'move' as opposed to
'Copy' or 'delete'. I don't do delete from server, although I probably
should.
Did all that was suggested, but still the rules are not being
used....actually, the rule that says to copy all mail to another
folder does work--thankfully.
Additionally, if I pick any rule, and 'Apply' it, the thing does what
it is supposed to do.
Oh well, at least I am getting email.....


Thanks again,
Joe

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