Microsoft KB Archive/301498

= E-mail: Inbox Protector =

PSS ID Number: 301498

Article Last Modified on 10/8/2002

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The information in this article applies to:


 * MSN Companion 2.0

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This article was previously published under Q301498



SUMMARY
The customer would like to keep from being sent bulk or junk mail.



MORE INFORMATION
To set up inbox protector


 * 1) Click &quot;mail settings&quot;.
 * 2) On the &quot;mail settings&quot; page, click &quot;inbox protector&quot;.
 * 3) On the &quot;inbox protector&quot; page choose one of the following options:


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


 * 1) ** Your e-mail address appears on the &quot;TO:&quot; or &quot;CC:&quot; line.
 * 2) ** The sender's address appears in your Hotmail Address Book.
 * 3) ** It is a user in the msn.com domain.
 * 4) ** Any users maintaining an account with these services.
 * 5) ** It is a Hotmail WebCourier or Special Offers Subscription, Hotmail Member Letter, or it is from Microsoft, MSN, or a Microsoft Passport partner site.
 * 6) * Custom - For advanced users. Use the check boxes to indicate which e-mail message should be delivered to your inbox:


 * 1) ** Your address appears on the &quot;TO:&quot; or &quot;CC:&quot; line
 * 2) ** The sender's address is in your Hotmail Address Book.
 * 3) ** The sender's address is in the msn.com domain.
 * 4) Choose how to discard these items. You can send them to:


 * 1) * Bulk Mail Folder - Messages are deleted after 14 days.
 * 2) * Trash Can - This is emptied several times a week.
 * 3) Select the domains, if any, from which you are willing to receive mail. This is your &quot;Safe List&quot;.

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