Q301498: E-mail: Inbox Protector

Article: Q301498
Product(s): The Microsoft Network
Version(s): 2.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 12-JUN-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- MSN Companion, version 2.0 
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SUMMARY
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The customer would like to keep from being sent bulk or junk mail.

MORE INFORMATION
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To set up inbox protector

1. Click "mail settings".

2. On the "mail settings" page, click "inbox protector".

3. On the "inbox protector" page choose one of the following options:

   - Typical - Incoming e-mail will be directed to your Inbox if:

      - Your e-mail address appears on the "TO:" or "CC:" line.

      - The sender's address appears in your Hotmail Address Book.

      - It is a user in the msn.com domain.

      - Any users maintaining an account with these services.

      - It is a Hotmail WebCourier or Special Offers Subscription, Hotmail
        Member Letter, or it is from Microsoft, MSN, or a Microsoft Passport
        partner site.

   - Custom - For advanced users. Use the check boxes to indicate which e-mail
     message should be delivered to your inbox:

      - Your address appears on the "TO:" or "CC:" line

      - The sender's address is in your Hotmail Address Book.

      - The sender's address is in the msn.com domain.

4. Choose how to discard these items. You can send them to:

   - Bulk Mail Folder - Messages are deleted after 14 days.

   - Trash Can - This is emptied several times a week.

5. Select the domains, if any, from which you are willing to receive mail. This
  is your "Safe List".

Additional query words: kbimu; MSN Companion

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMSNSearch kbMSNCompanion
Version           : :2.0
Issue type        : kbhowto

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