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  #1  
Old 01-05-2006, 04:49 PM
D.S.
 
Posts: n/a
Default Re: Annoying problem - blank To, From, Subject and Text

I have this same problem, BUT, I don't see an "options" tab to select when
trying to create a rule.

I'm running Outlook Express version 6.00.2900.2180
(xpsp_sp2_trm.040803-2158)

Donald donstock@cox.net
"Kuay Tim" <TimJohn@msn.com> wrote in message
news:O3eBNBa3FHA.268@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> You're welcome, Bill.
>
> --
> Tim K.
> aka Kuay Tim
> MS-MVP - Outlook Express
> Lynnwood, WA
> *
> "BillW" <xxx@xxx.com> wrote in message
> news:JuKdnbnZwvFuYfneRVn-tg@comcast.com...
> Thank you very much for your help. This did exactly what I needed.
> Thanks
> again.
>
>
> "Kuay Tim" <TimJohn@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:ue4%23t4W3FHA.3000@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>> Hi Bill,
>>
>> The rules allow some flexibility in handling the issue. When creating or
>> modifying a rule the action can be reversed. Look for the Options button.
>> Your e-mail address(es) could be entered for "people" on the "To:" line.
>> Reversed this would allow an action on any message that does not contain
>> your address on the "To:" line.
>>
>> Another way of handling a blank line would be to include the vowels
>> (a,e,i,o,u,y) entered individually when creating a rule. With the action
>> reversed this would allow an action to be taken on most messages that
>> have
>> a
>> (selected when creating the rule) blank line. Most message rules can also
>> include "Stop processing more rules" as a second action.
>>
>> Select the Actions for your rule:
>>
>> Move it to the specific folder
>> Copy it to the specific folder
>> Delete it
>> Forward it to people
>> Highlight it with color
>> Flag it
>> Mark it as read
>> Mark the message as watched or ignored
>> Reply with message
>> Stop processing more rules
>> Do not Download it from the server
>> Delete it from server
>>
>> --
>> Tim K.
>> aka Kuay Tim
>> MS-MVP - Outlook Express
>> Lynnwood, WA
>> *
>> "BillW" <xxx@xxx.com> wrote in message
>> news:mcqdnaeZUI7EdfnenZ2dnUVZ_sydnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> I have been receiving on a regular basis emails with blank To, From,
>> Subject
>> and Text fields. I cannot set a rule to block the sender because the
>> Properties information is different for each email. Has anyone seen this
>> before? Is it a virus/worm? Is it something that can be fixed? I
>> cannot
>> set a rule to move them to a folder because rules will not let me leave a
>> field blank. Does anyone have any input or suggestions as to how I might
>> handle this very annoying problem? Thank you for your help.
>>
>>
>>

>
>
>



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  #2  
Old 01-05-2006, 04:49 PM
Bruce Hagen
 
Posts: n/a
Default Re: Annoying problem - blank To, From, Subject and Text

When you click the Add button, the Options button is in the same dialog box.

For Blank Subject:

Box 1 - Where the Subject line contains specific words
Box 2 - Delete it from server
Box 3 - Click on the blue "Contains specific words" and Add *one at a time*
a, e, i, o, u, y, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
Click: Options and change to: Does not contain....

{This is how it's been suggested to create the rule for a long time. I
include the entire alphabet so an e-mail with a subject like XP will not be
rejected).

For Blank From: See rule #1, and
For Blank To & CC: See rule # 2 here:
http://www.mindspring.com/~majik/messagerules.htm

For Blank Message Body, Do the same as Blank Subject, but for the action,
choose: Delete It and Stop processing more rules, as the message has to be
download for the rule to realize the message body is blank.

--
Bruce Hagen
MS MVP - Outlook Express
~IB-CA~

"D.S." <donstock@cox.net> wrote in message
news:%23$y5TtD$FHA.160@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>I have this same problem, BUT, I don't see an "options" tab to select when
>trying to create a rule.
>
> I'm running Outlook Express version 6.00.2900.2180
> (xpsp_sp2_trm.040803-2158)
>
> Donald donstock@cox.net
> "Kuay Tim" <TimJohn@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:O3eBNBa3FHA.268@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>> You're welcome, Bill.
>>
>> --
>> Tim K.
>> aka Kuay Tim
>> MS-MVP - Outlook Express
>> Lynnwood, WA
>> *
>> "BillW" <xxx@xxx.com> wrote in message
>> news:JuKdnbnZwvFuYfneRVn-tg@comcast.com...
>> Thank you very much for your help. This did exactly what I needed.
>> Thanks
>> again.
>>
>>
>> "Kuay Tim" <TimJohn@msn.com> wrote in message
>> news:ue4%23t4W3FHA.3000@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>> Hi Bill,
>>>
>>> The rules allow some flexibility in handling the issue. When creating or
>>> modifying a rule the action can be reversed. Look for the Options
>>> button.
>>> Your e-mail address(es) could be entered for "people" on the "To:" line.
>>> Reversed this would allow an action on any message that does not contain
>>> your address on the "To:" line.
>>>
>>> Another way of handling a blank line would be to include the vowels
>>> (a,e,i,o,u,y) entered individually when creating a rule. With the action
>>> reversed this would allow an action to be taken on most messages that
>>> have
>>> a
>>> (selected when creating the rule) blank line. Most message rules can
>>> also
>>> include "Stop processing more rules" as a second action.
>>>
>>> Select the Actions for your rule:
>>>
>>> Move it to the specific folder
>>> Copy it to the specific folder
>>> Delete it
>>> Forward it to people
>>> Highlight it with color
>>> Flag it
>>> Mark it as read
>>> Mark the message as watched or ignored
>>> Reply with message
>>> Stop processing more rules
>>> Do not Download it from the server
>>> Delete it from server
>>>
>>> --
>>> Tim K.
>>> aka Kuay Tim
>>> MS-MVP - Outlook Express
>>> Lynnwood, WA
>>> *
>>> "BillW" <xxx@xxx.com> wrote in message
>>> news:mcqdnaeZUI7EdfnenZ2dnUVZ_sydnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>>> I have been receiving on a regular basis emails with blank To, From,
>>> Subject
>>> and Text fields. I cannot set a rule to block the sender because the
>>> Properties information is different for each email. Has anyone seen
>>> this
>>> before? Is it a virus/worm? Is it something that can be fixed? I
>>> cannot
>>> set a rule to move them to a folder because rules will not let me leave
>>> a
>>> field blank. Does anyone have any input or suggestions as to how I
>>> might
>>> handle this very annoying problem? Thank you for your help.
>>>
>>>
>>>

>>
>>
>>

>
>


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  #3  
Old 01-05-2006, 04:49 PM
D.S.
 
Posts: n/a
Default Re: Annoying problem - blank To, From, Subject and Text

Sorry,
do not see an "Add" button, but do see a "New" button, but when I click it
there is no "Option"

What version are you using?

DonaldDonald donstock@cox.net
"Bruce Hagen" <Nospam@mymail.invalid> wrote in message
news:eNcK7wD$FHA.3908@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> When you click the Add button, the Options button is in the same dialog
> box.
>
> For Blank Subject:
>
> Box 1 - Where the Subject line contains specific words
> Box 2 - Delete it from server
> Box 3 - Click on the blue "Contains specific words" and Add *one at a
> time*
> a, e, i, o, u, y, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
> Click: Options and change to: Does not contain....
>
> {This is how it's been suggested to create the rule for a long time. I
> include the entire alphabet so an e-mail with a subject like XP will not
> be rejected).
>
> For Blank From: See rule #1, and
> For Blank To & CC: See rule # 2 here:
> http://www.mindspring.com/~majik/messagerules.htm
>
> For Blank Message Body, Do the same as Blank Subject, but for the action,
> choose: Delete It and Stop processing more rules, as the message has to be
> download for the rule to realize the message body is blank.
>
> --
> Bruce Hagen
> MS MVP - Outlook Express
> ~IB-CA~
>
> "D.S." <donstock@cox.net> wrote in message
> news:%23$y5TtD$FHA.160@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>I have this same problem, BUT, I don't see an "options" tab to select when
>>trying to create a rule.
>>
>> I'm running Outlook Express version 6.00.2900.2180
>> (xpsp_sp2_trm.040803-2158)
>>
>> Donald donstock@cox.net
>> "Kuay Tim" <TimJohn@msn.com> wrote in message
>> news:O3eBNBa3FHA.268@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>> You're welcome, Bill.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Tim K.
>>> aka Kuay Tim
>>> MS-MVP - Outlook Express
>>> Lynnwood, WA
>>> *
>>> "BillW" <xxx@xxx.com> wrote in message
>>> news:JuKdnbnZwvFuYfneRVn-tg@comcast.com...
>>> Thank you very much for your help. This did exactly what I needed.
>>> Thanks
>>> again.
>>>
>>>
>>> "Kuay Tim" <TimJohn@msn.com> wrote in message
>>> news:ue4%23t4W3FHA.3000@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>> Hi Bill,
>>>>
>>>> The rules allow some flexibility in handling the issue. When creating
>>>> or
>>>> modifying a rule the action can be reversed. Look for the Options
>>>> button.
>>>> Your e-mail address(es) could be entered for "people" on the "To:"
>>>> line.
>>>> Reversed this would allow an action on any message that does not
>>>> contain
>>>> your address on the "To:" line.
>>>>
>>>> Another way of handling a blank line would be to include the vowels
>>>> (a,e,i,o,u,y) entered individually when creating a rule. With the
>>>> action
>>>> reversed this would allow an action to be taken on most messages that
>>>> have
>>>> a
>>>> (selected when creating the rule) blank line. Most message rules can
>>>> also
>>>> include "Stop processing more rules" as a second action.
>>>>
>>>> Select the Actions for your rule:
>>>>
>>>> Move it to the specific folder
>>>> Copy it to the specific folder
>>>> Delete it
>>>> Forward it to people
>>>> Highlight it with color
>>>> Flag it
>>>> Mark it as read
>>>> Mark the message as watched or ignored
>>>> Reply with message
>>>> Stop processing more rules
>>>> Do not Download it from the server
>>>> Delete it from server
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Tim K.
>>>> aka Kuay Tim
>>>> MS-MVP - Outlook Express
>>>> Lynnwood, WA
>>>> *
>>>> "BillW" <xxx@xxx.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:mcqdnaeZUI7EdfnenZ2dnUVZ_sydnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>>>> I have been receiving on a regular basis emails with blank To, From,
>>>> Subject
>>>> and Text fields. I cannot set a rule to block the sender because the
>>>> Properties information is different for each email. Has anyone seen
>>>> this
>>>> before? Is it a virus/worm? Is it something that can be fixed? I
>>>> cannot
>>>> set a rule to move them to a folder because rules will not let me leave
>>>> a
>>>> field blank. Does anyone have any input or suggestions as to how I
>>>> might
>>>> handle this very annoying problem? Thank you for your help.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>

>>
>>

>



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  #4  
Old 01-05-2006, 04:49 PM
Bruce Hagen
 
Posts: n/a
Default Re: Annoying problem - blank To, From, Subject and Text

The same version as you. For now, just the Blank From field.

Tools | Message Rules | New
Where the From line contains people
Delete it from server

Click on Contains People. You will see the attached dialog box. After you
enter a, e , i, o, u, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, *One-At-A-Time, click on
Options and choose *Does Not Contain*.
--
Bruce Hagen
MS MVP - Outlook Express
~IB-CA~

"D.S." <donstock@cox.net> wrote in message
news:O0Zj5eF$FHA.3908@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> Sorry,
> do not see an "Add" button, but do see a "New" button, but when I click it
> there is no "Option"
>
> What version are you using?
>
> DonaldDonald donstock@cox.net
> "Bruce Hagen" <Nospam@mymail.invalid> wrote in message
> news:eNcK7wD$FHA.3908@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>> When you click the Add button, the Options button is in the same dialog
>> box.
>>
>> For Blank Subject:
>>
>> Box 1 - Where the Subject line contains specific words
>> Box 2 - Delete it from server
>> Box 3 - Click on the blue "Contains specific words" and Add *one at a
>> time*
>> a, e, i, o, u, y, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
>> Click: Options and change to: Does not contain....
>>
>> {This is how it's been suggested to create the rule for a long time. I
>> include the entire alphabet so an e-mail with a subject like XP will not
>> be rejected).
>>
>> For Blank From: See rule #1, and
>> For Blank To & CC: See rule # 2 here:
>> http://www.mindspring.com/~majik/messagerules.htm
>>
>> For Blank Message Body, Do the same as Blank Subject, but for the action,
>> choose: Delete It and Stop processing more rules, as the message has to
>> be download for the rule to realize the message body is blank.
>>
>> --
>> Bruce Hagen
>> MS MVP - Outlook Express
>> ~IB-CA~
>>
>> "D.S." <donstock@cox.net> wrote in message
>> news:%23$y5TtD$FHA.160@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>I have this same problem, BUT, I don't see an "options" tab to select
>>>when trying to create a rule.
>>>
>>> I'm running Outlook Express version 6.00.2900.2180
>>> (xpsp_sp2_trm.040803-2158)
>>>
>>> Donald donstock@cox.net
>>> "Kuay Tim" <TimJohn@msn.com> wrote in message
>>> news:O3eBNBa3FHA.268@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>>> You're welcome, Bill.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Tim K.
>>>> aka Kuay Tim
>>>> MS-MVP - Outlook Express
>>>> Lynnwood, WA
>>>> *
>>>> "BillW" <xxx@xxx.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:JuKdnbnZwvFuYfneRVn-tg@comcast.com...
>>>> Thank you very much for your help. This did exactly what I needed.
>>>> Thanks
>>>> again.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Kuay Tim" <TimJohn@msn.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:ue4%23t4W3FHA.3000@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Hi Bill,
>>>>>
>>>>> The rules allow some flexibility in handling the issue. When creating
>>>>> or
>>>>> modifying a rule the action can be reversed. Look for the Options
>>>>> button.
>>>>> Your e-mail address(es) could be entered for "people" on the "To:"
>>>>> line.
>>>>> Reversed this would allow an action on any message that does not
>>>>> contain
>>>>> your address on the "To:" line.
>>>>>
>>>>> Another way of handling a blank line would be to include the vowels
>>>>> (a,e,i,o,u,y) entered individually when creating a rule. With the
>>>>> action
>>>>> reversed this would allow an action to be taken on most messages that
>>>>> have
>>>>> a
>>>>> (selected when creating the rule) blank line. Most message rules can
>>>>> also
>>>>> include "Stop processing more rules" as a second action.
>>>>>
>>>>> Select the Actions for your rule:
>>>>>
>>>>> Move it to the specific folder
>>>>> Copy it to the specific folder
>>>>> Delete it
>>>>> Forward it to people
>>>>> Highlight it with color
>>>>> Flag it
>>>>> Mark it as read
>>>>> Mark the message as watched or ignored
>>>>> Reply with message
>>>>> Stop processing more rules
>>>>> Do not Download it from the server
>>>>> Delete it from server
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Tim K.
>>>>> aka Kuay Tim
>>>>> MS-MVP - Outlook Express
>>>>> Lynnwood, WA
>>>>> *
>>>>> "BillW" <xxx@xxx.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:mcqdnaeZUI7EdfnenZ2dnUVZ_sydnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>>>>> I have been receiving on a regular basis emails with blank To, From,
>>>>> Subject
>>>>> and Text fields. I cannot set a rule to block the sender because the
>>>>> Properties information is different for each email. Has anyone seen
>>>>> this
>>>>> before? Is it a virus/worm? Is it something that can be fixed? I
>>>>> cannot
>>>>> set a rule to move them to a folder because rules will not let me
>>>>> leave a
>>>>> field blank. Does anyone have any input or suggestions as to how I
>>>>> might
>>>>> handle this very annoying problem? Thank you for your help.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>

>>

>
>


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  #5  
Old 01-05-2006, 04:49 PM
D.S.
 
Posts: n/a
Default Re: Annoying problem - blank To, From, Subject and Text

OK,
that helped, I got it that time. Sorry for being so slow on that one.

DonaldDonald donstock@cox.net
"Bruce Hagen" <Nospam@mymail.invalid> wrote in message
news:%23tdzwxF$FHA.984@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> The same version as you. For now, just the Blank From field.
>
> Tools | Message Rules | New
> Where the From line contains people
> Delete it from server
>
> Click on Contains People. You will see the attached dialog box. After you
> enter a, e , i, o, u, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, *One-At-A-Time, click
> on
> Options and choose *Does Not Contain*.
> --
> Bruce Hagen
> MS MVP - Outlook Express
> ~IB-CA~
>
> "D.S." <donstock@cox.net> wrote in message
> news:O0Zj5eF$FHA.3908@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>> Sorry,
>> do not see an "Add" button, but do see a "New" button, but when I click
>> it
>> there is no "Option"
>>
>> What version are you using?
>>
>> DonaldDonald donstock@cox.net
>> "Bruce Hagen" <Nospam@mymail.invalid> wrote in message
>> news:eNcK7wD$FHA.3908@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>> When you click the Add button, the Options button is in the same dialog
>>> box.
>>>
>>> For Blank Subject:
>>>
>>> Box 1 - Where the Subject line contains specific words
>>> Box 2 - Delete it from server
>>> Box 3 - Click on the blue "Contains specific words" and Add *one at a
>>> time*
>>> a, e, i, o, u, y, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
>>> Click: Options and change to: Does not contain....
>>>
>>> {This is how it's been suggested to create the rule for a long time. I
>>> include the entire alphabet so an e-mail with a subject like XP will not
>>> be rejected).
>>>
>>> For Blank From: See rule #1, and
>>> For Blank To & CC: See rule # 2 here:
>>> http://www.mindspring.com/~majik/messagerules.htm
>>>
>>> For Blank Message Body, Do the same as Blank Subject, but for the
>>> action,
>>> choose: Delete It and Stop processing more rules, as the message has to
>>> be download for the rule to realize the message body is blank.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Bruce Hagen
>>> MS MVP - Outlook Express
>>> ~IB-CA~
>>>
>>> "D.S." <donstock@cox.net> wrote in message
>>> news:%23$y5TtD$FHA.160@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>>I have this same problem, BUT, I don't see an "options" tab to select
>>>>when trying to create a rule.
>>>>
>>>> I'm running Outlook Express version 6.00.2900.2180
>>>> (xpsp_sp2_trm.040803-2158)
>>>>
>>>> Donald donstock@cox.net
>>>> "Kuay Tim" <TimJohn@msn.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:O3eBNBa3FHA.268@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>>>> You're welcome, Bill.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Tim K.
>>>>> aka Kuay Tim
>>>>> MS-MVP - Outlook Express
>>>>> Lynnwood, WA
>>>>> *
>>>>> "BillW" <xxx@xxx.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:JuKdnbnZwvFuYfneRVn-tg@comcast.com...
>>>>> Thank you very much for your help. This did exactly what I needed.
>>>>> Thanks
>>>>> again.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "Kuay Tim" <TimJohn@msn.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:ue4%23t4W3FHA.3000@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> Hi Bill,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The rules allow some flexibility in handling the issue. When creating
>>>>>> or
>>>>>> modifying a rule the action can be reversed. Look for the Options
>>>>>> button.
>>>>>> Your e-mail address(es) could be entered for "people" on the "To:"
>>>>>> line.
>>>>>> Reversed this would allow an action on any message that does not
>>>>>> contain
>>>>>> your address on the "To:" line.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Another way of handling a blank line would be to include the vowels
>>>>>> (a,e,i,o,u,y) entered individually when creating a rule. With the
>>>>>> action
>>>>>> reversed this would allow an action to be taken on most messages that
>>>>>> have
>>>>>> a
>>>>>> (selected when creating the rule) blank line. Most message rules can
>>>>>> also
>>>>>> include "Stop processing more rules" as a second action.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Select the Actions for your rule:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Move it to the specific folder
>>>>>> Copy it to the specific folder
>>>>>> Delete it
>>>>>> Forward it to people
>>>>>> Highlight it with color
>>>>>> Flag it
>>>>>> Mark it as read
>>>>>> Mark the message as watched or ignored
>>>>>> Reply with message
>>>>>> Stop processing more rules
>>>>>> Do not Download it from the server
>>>>>> Delete it from server
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Tim K.
>>>>>> aka Kuay Tim
>>>>>> MS-MVP - Outlook Express
>>>>>> Lynnwood, WA
>>>>>> *
>>>>>> "BillW" <xxx@xxx.com> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:mcqdnaeZUI7EdfnenZ2dnUVZ_sydnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>>>>>> I have been receiving on a regular basis emails with blank To, From,
>>>>>> Subject
>>>>>> and Text fields. I cannot set a rule to block the sender because the
>>>>>> Properties information is different for each email. Has anyone seen
>>>>>> this
>>>>>> before? Is it a virus/worm? Is it something that can be fixed? I
>>>>>> cannot
>>>>>> set a rule to move them to a folder because rules will not let me
>>>>>> leave a
>>>>>> field blank. Does anyone have any input or suggestions as to how I
>>>>>> might
>>>>>> handle this very annoying problem? Thank you for your help.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>

>>
>>

>



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  #6  
Old 01-05-2006, 04:49 PM
Bruce Hagen
 
Posts: n/a
Default Re: Annoying problem - blank To, From, Subject and Text

No problem. Glad you got it.
--
Bruce Hagen
MS MVP - Outlook Express
~IB-CA~

"D.S." <donstock@cox.net> wrote in message
news:eY6DFrG$FHA.1600@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> OK,
> that helped, I got it that time. Sorry for being so slow on that one.
>
> DonaldDonald donstock@cox.net
> "Bruce Hagen" <Nospam@mymail.invalid> wrote in message
> news:%23tdzwxF$FHA.984@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>> The same version as you. For now, just the Blank From field.
>>
>> Tools | Message Rules | New
>> Where the From line contains people
>> Delete it from server
>>
>> Click on Contains People. You will see the attached dialog box. After you
>> enter a, e , i, o, u, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, *One-At-A-Time, click
>> on
>> Options and choose *Does Not Contain*.
>> --
>> Bruce Hagen
>> MS MVP - Outlook Express
>> ~IB-CA~
>>
>> "D.S." <donstock@cox.net> wrote in message
>> news:O0Zj5eF$FHA.3908@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>> Sorry,
>>> do not see an "Add" button, but do see a "New" button, but when I click
>>> it
>>> there is no "Option"
>>>
>>> What version are you using?
>>>
>>> DonaldDonald donstock@cox.net
>>> "Bruce Hagen" <Nospam@mymail.invalid> wrote in message
>>> news:eNcK7wD$FHA.3908@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>>> When you click the Add button, the Options button is in the same dialog
>>>> box.
>>>>
>>>> For Blank Subject:
>>>>
>>>> Box 1 - Where the Subject line contains specific words
>>>> Box 2 - Delete it from server
>>>> Box 3 - Click on the blue "Contains specific words" and Add *one at a
>>>> time*
>>>> a, e, i, o, u, y, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
>>>> Click: Options and change to: Does not contain....
>>>>
>>>> {This is how it's been suggested to create the rule for a long time. I
>>>> include the entire alphabet so an e-mail with a subject like XP will
>>>> not
>>>> be rejected).
>>>>
>>>> For Blank From: See rule #1, and
>>>> For Blank To & CC: See rule # 2 here:
>>>> http://www.mindspring.com/~majik/messagerules.htm
>>>>
>>>> For Blank Message Body, Do the same as Blank Subject, but for the
>>>> action,
>>>> choose: Delete It and Stop processing more rules, as the message has to
>>>> be download for the rule to realize the message body is blank.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Bruce Hagen
>>>> MS MVP - Outlook Express
>>>> ~IB-CA~
>>>>
>>>> "D.S." <donstock@cox.net> wrote in message
>>>> news:%23$y5TtD$FHA.160@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>>>I have this same problem, BUT, I don't see an "options" tab to select
>>>>>when trying to create a rule.
>>>>>
>>>>> I'm running Outlook Express version 6.00.2900.2180
>>>>> (xpsp_sp2_trm.040803-2158)
>>>>>
>>>>> Donald donstock@cox.net
>>>>> "Kuay Tim" <TimJohn@msn.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:O3eBNBa3FHA.268@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> You're welcome, Bill.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Tim K.
>>>>>> aka Kuay Tim
>>>>>> MS-MVP - Outlook Express
>>>>>> Lynnwood, WA
>>>>>> *
>>>>>> "BillW" <xxx@xxx.com> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:JuKdnbnZwvFuYfneRVn-tg@comcast.com...
>>>>>> Thank you very much for your help. This did exactly what I needed.
>>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>> again.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Kuay Tim" <TimJohn@msn.com> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:ue4%23t4W3FHA.3000@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>> Hi Bill,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> The rules allow some flexibility in handling the issue. When
>>>>>>> creating
>>>>>>> or
>>>>>>> modifying a rule the action can be reversed. Look for the Options
>>>>>>> button.
>>>>>>> Your e-mail address(es) could be entered for "people" on the "To:"
>>>>>>> line.
>>>>>>> Reversed this would allow an action on any message that does not
>>>>>>> contain
>>>>>>> your address on the "To:" line.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Another way of handling a blank line would be to include the vowels
>>>>>>> (a,e,i,o,u,y) entered individually when creating a rule. With the
>>>>>>> action
>>>>>>> reversed this would allow an action to be taken on most messages
>>>>>>> that
>>>>>>> have
>>>>>>> a
>>>>>>> (selected when creating the rule) blank line. Most message rules can
>>>>>>> also
>>>>>>> include "Stop processing more rules" as a second action.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Select the Actions for your rule:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Move it to the specific folder
>>>>>>> Copy it to the specific folder
>>>>>>> Delete it
>>>>>>> Forward it to people
>>>>>>> Highlight it with color
>>>>>>> Flag it
>>>>>>> Mark it as read
>>>>>>> Mark the message as watched or ignored
>>>>>>> Reply with message
>>>>>>> Stop processing more rules
>>>>>>> Do not Download it from the server
>>>>>>> Delete it from server
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> Tim K.
>>>>>>> aka Kuay Tim
>>>>>>> MS-MVP - Outlook Express
>>>>>>> Lynnwood, WA
>>>>>>> *
>>>>>>> "BillW" <xxx@xxx.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:mcqdnaeZUI7EdfnenZ2dnUVZ_sydnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>>>>>>> I have been receiving on a regular basis emails with blank To, From,
>>>>>>> Subject
>>>>>>> and Text fields. I cannot set a rule to block the sender because
>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>> Properties information is different for each email. Has anyone seen
>>>>>>> this
>>>>>>> before? Is it a virus/worm? Is it something that can be fixed? I
>>>>>>> cannot
>>>>>>> set a rule to move them to a folder because rules will not let me
>>>>>>> leave a
>>>>>>> field blank. Does anyone have any input or suggestions as to how I
>>>>>>> might
>>>>>>> handle this very annoying problem? Thank you for your help.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>

>>

>
>


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Old 01-05-2006, 04:50 PM
 
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Default Re: Annoying problem - blank To, From, Subject and Text


"D.S." <donstock@cox.net> 写入消息新闻:O0Zj5eF$FHA.3908@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl ...
> Sorry,
> do not see an "Add" button, but do see a "New" button, but when I click it
> there is no "Option"
>
> What version are you using?
>
> DonaldDonald donstock@cox.net
> "Bruce Hagen" <Nospam@mymail.invalid> wrote in message
> news:eNcK7wD$FHA.3908@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>> When you click the Add button, the Options button is in the same dialog
>> box.
>>
>> For Blank Subject:
>>
>> Box 1 - Where the Subject line contains specific words
>> Box 2 - Delete it from server
>> Box 3 - Click on the blue "Contains specific words" and Add *one at a
>> time*
>> a, e, i, o, u, y, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
>> Click: Options and change to: Does not contain....
>>
>> {This is how it's been suggested to create the rule for a long time. I
>> include the entire alphabet so an e-mail with a subject like XP will not
>> be rejected).
>>
>> For Blank From: See rule #1, and
>> For Blank To & CC: See rule # 2 here:
>> http://www.mindspring.com/~majik/messagerules.htm
>>
>> For Blank Message Body, Do the same as Blank Subject, but for the action,
>> choose: Delete It and Stop processing more rules, as the message has to
>> be download for the rule to realize the message body is blank.
>>
>> --
>> Bruce Hagen
>> MS MVP - Outlook Express
>> ~IB-CA~
>>
>> "D.S." <donstock@cox.net> wrote in message
>> news:%23$y5TtD$FHA.160@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>I have this same problem, BUT, I don't see an "options" tab to select
>>>when trying to create a rule.
>>>
>>> I'm running Outlook Express version 6.00.2900.2180
>>> (xpsp_sp2_trm.040803-2158)
>>>
>>> Donald donstock@cox.net
>>> "Kuay Tim" <TimJohn@msn.com> wrote in message
>>> news:O3eBNBa3FHA.268@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>>> You're welcome, Bill.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Tim K.
>>>> aka Kuay Tim
>>>> MS-MVP - Outlook Express
>>>> Lynnwood, WA
>>>> *
>>>> "BillW" <xxx@xxx.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:JuKdnbnZwvFuYfneRVn-tg@comcast.com...
>>>> Thank you very much for your help. This did exactly what I needed.
>>>> Thanks
>>>> again.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Kuay Tim" <TimJohn@msn.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:ue4%23t4W3FHA.3000@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Hi Bill,
>>>>>
>>>>> The rules allow some flexibility in handling the issue. When creating
>>>>> or
>>>>> modifying a rule the action can be reversed. Look for the Options
>>>>> button.
>>>>> Your e-mail address(es) could be entered for "people" on the "To:"
>>>>> line.
>>>>> Reversed this would allow an action on any message that does not
>>>>> contain
>>>>> your address on the "To:" line.
>>>>>
>>>>> Another way of handling a blank line would be to include the vowels
>>>>> (a,e,i,o,u,y) entered individually when creating a rule. With the
>>>>> action
>>>>> reversed this would allow an action to be taken on most messages that
>>>>> have
>>>>> a
>>>>> (selected when creating the rule) blank line. Most message rules can
>>>>> also
>>>>> include "Stop processing more rules" as a second action.
>>>>>
>>>>> Select the Actions for your rule:
>>>>>
>>>>> Move it to the specific folder
>>>>> Copy it to the specific folder
>>>>> Delete it
>>>>> Forward it to people
>>>>> Highlight it with color
>>>>> Flag it
>>>>> Mark it as read
>>>>> Mark the message as watched or ignored
>>>>> Reply with message
>>>>> Stop processing more rules
>>>>> Do not Download it from the server
>>>>> Delete it from server
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Tim K.
>>>>> aka Kuay Tim
>>>>> MS-MVP - Outlook Express
>>>>> Lynnwood, WA
>>>>> *
>>>>> "BillW" <xxx@xxx.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:mcqdnaeZUI7EdfnenZ2dnUVZ_sydnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>>>>> I have been receiving on a regular basis emails with blank To, From,
>>>>> Subject
>>>>> and Text fields. I cannot set a rule to block the sender because the
>>>>> Properties information is different for each email. Has anyone seen
>>>>> this
>>>>> before? Is it a virus/worm? Is it something that can be fixed? I
>>>>> cannot
>>>>> set a rule to move them to a folder because rules will not let me
>>>>> leave a
>>>>> field blank. Does anyone have any input or suggestions as to how I
>>>>> might
>>>>> handle this very annoying problem? Thank you for your help.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>

>>

>
>



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Old 01-05-2006, 04:50 PM
 
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Default Re: Annoying problem - blank To, From, Subject and Text


"Bruce Hagen" <Nospam@mymail.invalid>
??????:eNcK7wD$FHA.3908@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> When you click the Add button, the Options button is in the same dialog
> box.
>
> For Blank Subject:
>
> Box 1 - Where the Subject line contains specific words
> Box 2 - Delete it from server
> Box 3 - Click on the blue "Contains specific words" and Add *one at a
> time*
> a, e, i, o, u, y, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
> Click: Options and change to: Does not contain....
>
> {This is how it's been suggested to create the rule for a long time. I
> include the entire alphabet so an e-mail with a subject like XP will not
> be rejected).
>
> For Blank From: See rule #1, and
> For Blank To & CC: See rule # 2 here:
> http://www.mindspring.com/~majik/messagerules.htm
>
> For Blank Message Body, Do the same as Blank Subject, but for the action,
> choose: Delete It and Stop processing more rules, as the message has to be
> download for the rule to realize the message body is blank.
>
> --
> Bruce Hagen
> MS MVP - Outlook Express
> ~IB-CA~
>
> "D.S." <donstock@cox.net> wrote in message
> news:%23$y5TtD$FHA.160@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>I have this same problem, BUT, I don't see an "options" tab to select when
>>trying to create a rule.
>>
>> I'm running Outlook Express version 6.00.2900.2180
>> (xpsp_sp2_trm.040803-2158)
>>
>> Donald donstock@cox.net
>> "Kuay Tim" <TimJohn@msn.com> wrote in message
>> news:O3eBNBa3FHA.268@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>> You're welcome, Bill.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Tim K.
>>> aka Kuay Tim
>>> MS-MVP - Outlook Express
>>> Lynnwood, WA
>>> *
>>> "BillW" <xxx@xxx.com> wrote in message
>>> news:JuKdnbnZwvFuYfneRVn-tg@comcast.com...
>>> Thank you very much for your help. This did exactly what I needed.
>>> Thanks
>>> again.
>>>
>>>
>>> "Kuay Tim" <TimJohn@msn.com> wrote in message
>>> news:ue4%23t4W3FHA.3000@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>> Hi Bill,
>>>>
>>>> The rules allow some flexibility in handling the issue. When creating
>>>> or
>>>> modifying a rule the action can be reversed. Look for the Options
>>>> button.
>>>> Your e-mail address(es) could be entered for "people" on the "To:"
>>>> line.
>>>> Reversed this would allow an action on any message that does not
>>>> contain
>>>> your address on the "To:" line.
>>>>
>>>> Another way of handling a blank line would be to include the vowels
>>>> (a,e,i,o,u,y) entered individually when creating a rule. With the
>>>> action
>>>> reversed this would allow an action to be taken on most messages that
>>>> have
>>>> a
>>>> (selected when creating the rule) blank line. Most message rules can
>>>> also
>>>> include "Stop processing more rules" as a second action.
>>>>
>>>> Select the Actions for your rule:
>>>>
>>>> Move it to the specific folder
>>>> Copy it to the specific folder
>>>> Delete it
>>>> Forward it to people
>>>> Highlight it with color
>>>> Flag it
>>>> Mark it as read
>>>> Mark the message as watched or ignored
>>>> Reply with message
>>>> Stop processing more rules
>>>> Do not Download it from the server
>>>> Delete it from server
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Tim K.
>>>> aka Kuay Tim
>>>> MS-MVP - Outlook Express
>>>> Lynnwood, WA
>>>> *
>>>> "BillW" <xxx@xxx.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:mcqdnaeZUI7EdfnenZ2dnUVZ_sydnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>>>> I have been receiving on a regular basis emails with blank To, From,
>>>> Subject
>>>> and Text fields. I cannot set a rule to block the sender because the
>>>> Properties information is different for each email. Has anyone seen
>>>> this
>>>> before? Is it a virus/worm? Is it something that can be fixed? I
>>>> cannot
>>>> set a rule to move them to a folder because rules will not let me leave
>>>> a
>>>> field blank. Does anyone have any input or suggestions as to how I
>>>> might
>>>> handle this very annoying problem? Thank you for your help.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>

>>
>>

>



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Old 01-05-2006, 04:50 PM
 
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Default Re: Annoying problem - blank To, From, Subject and Text


"D.S." <donstock@cox.net> 写入消息新闻:%23$y5TtD$FHA.160@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gb l...
>I have this same problem, BUT, I don't see an "options" tab to select when
>trying to create a rule.
>
> I'm running Outlook Express version 6.00.2900.2180
> (xpsp_sp2_trm.040803-2158)
>
> Donald donstock@cox.net
> "Kuay Tim" <TimJohn@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:O3eBNBa3FHA.268@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>> You're welcome, Bill.
>>
>> --
>> Tim K.
>> aka Kuay Tim
>> MS-MVP - Outlook Express
>> Lynnwood, WA
>> *
>> "BillW" <xxx@xxx.com> wrote in message
>> news:JuKdnbnZwvFuYfneRVn-tg@comcast.com...
>> Thank you very much for your help. This did exactly what I needed.
>> Thanks
>> again.
>>
>>
>> "Kuay Tim" <TimJohn@msn.com> wrote in message
>> news:ue4%23t4W3FHA.3000@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>> Hi Bill,
>>>
>>> The rules allow some flexibility in handling the issue. When creating or
>>> modifying a rule the action can be reversed. Look for the Options
>>> button.
>>> Your e-mail address(es) could be entered for "people" on the "To:" line.
>>> Reversed this would allow an action on any message that does not contain
>>> your address on the "To:" line.
>>>
>>> Another way of handling a blank line would be to include the vowels
>>> (a,e,i,o,u,y) entered individually when creating a rule. With the action
>>> reversed this would allow an action to be taken on most messages that
>>> have
>>> a
>>> (selected when creating the rule) blank line. Most message rules can
>>> also
>>> include "Stop processing more rules" as a second action.
>>>
>>> Select the Actions for your rule:
>>>
>>> Move it to the specific folder
>>> Copy it to the specific folder
>>> Delete it
>>> Forward it to people
>>> Highlight it with color
>>> Flag it
>>> Mark it as read
>>> Mark the message as watched or ignored
>>> Reply with message
>>> Stop processing more rules
>>> Do not Download it from the server
>>> Delete it from server
>>>
>>> --
>>> Tim K.
>>> aka Kuay Tim
>>> MS-MVP - Outlook Express
>>> Lynnwood, WA
>>> *
>>> "BillW" <xxx@xxx.com> wrote in message
>>> news:mcqdnaeZUI7EdfnenZ2dnUVZ_sydnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>>> I have been receiving on a regular basis emails with blank To, From,
>>> Subject
>>> and Text fields. I cannot set a rule to block the sender because the
>>> Properties information is different for each email. Has anyone seen
>>> this
>>> before? Is it a virus/worm? Is it something that can be fixed? I
>>> cannot
>>> set a rule to move them to a folder because rules will not let me leave
>>> a
>>> field blank. Does anyone have any input or suggestions as to how I
>>> might
>>> handle this very annoying problem? Thank you for your help.
>>>
>>>
>>>

>>
>>
>>

>
>



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Old 01-05-2006, 04:50 PM
 
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Default Re: Annoying problem - blank To, From, Subject and Text


"D.S." <donstock@cox.net> 写入消息新闻:%23$y5TtD$FHA.160@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gb l...
>I have this same problem, BUT, I don't see an "options" tab to select when
>trying to create a rule.
>
> I'm running Outlook Express version 6.00.2900.2180
> (xpsp_sp2_trm.040803-2158)
>
> Donald donstock@cox.net
> "Kuay Tim" <TimJohn@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:O3eBNBa3FHA.268@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>> You're welcome, Bill.
>>
>> --
>> Tim K.
>> aka Kuay Tim
>> MS-MVP - Outlook Express
>> Lynnwood, WA
>> *
>> "BillW" <xxx@xxx.com> wrote in message
>> news:JuKdnbnZwvFuYfneRVn-tg@comcast.com...
>> Thank you very much for your help. This did exactly what I needed.
>> Thanks
>> again.
>>
>>
>> "Kuay Tim" <TimJohn@msn.com> wrote in message
>> news:ue4%23t4W3FHA.3000@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>> Hi Bill,
>>>
>>> The rules allow some flexibility in handling the issue. When creating or
>>> modifying a rule the action can be reversed. Look for the Options
>>> button.
>>> Your e-mail address(es) could be entered for "people" on the "To:" line.
>>> Reversed this would allow an action on any message that does not contain
>>> your address on the "To:" line.
>>>
>>> Another way of handling a blank line would be to include the vowels
>>> (a,e,i,o,u,y) entered individually when creating a rule. With the action
>>> reversed this would allow an action to be taken on most messages that
>>> have
>>> a
>>> (selected when creating the rule) blank line. Most message rules can
>>> also
>>> include "Stop processing more rules" as a second action.
>>>
>>> Select the Actions for your rule:
>>>
>>> Move it to the specific folder
>>> Copy it to the specific folder
>>> Delete it
>>> Forward it to people
>>> Highlight it with color
>>> Flag it
>>> Mark it as read
>>> Mark the message as watched or ignored
>>> Reply with message
>>> Stop processing more rules
>>> Do not Download it from the server
>>> Delete it from server
>>>
>>> --
>>> Tim K.
>>> aka Kuay Tim
>>> MS-MVP - Outlook Express
>>> Lynnwood, WA
>>> *
>>> "BillW" <xxx@xxx.com> wrote in message
>>> news:mcqdnaeZUI7EdfnenZ2dnUVZ_sydnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>>> I have been receiving on a regular basis emails with blank To, From,
>>> Subject
>>> and Text fields. I cannot set a rule to block the sender because the
>>> Properties information is different for each email. Has anyone seen
>>> this
>>> before? Is it a virus/worm? Is it something that can be fixed? I
>>> cannot
>>> set a rule to move them to a folder because rules will not let me leave
>>> a
>>> field blank. Does anyone have any input or suggestions as to how I
>>> might
>>> handle this very annoying problem? Thank you for your help.
>>>
>>>
>>>

>>
>>
>>

>
>



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