Outlook 2003 Junk Filter not working

[Rayd8tor]

Hello. I was wondering if anyone else is having a problem with the
Junk Email filter in Outlook 2003 not working. I have tried everything
I can think of to try and get it working properly. I recently
reformatted my PC and did a fresh install on all software, and it was
then that the problem started. Before I had no problems with it
working correctly. I had it set to not allow anything into my INBOX
except names/contacts that were in my contact list. Even at this
setting (HIGH) it is letting SPAM through. You would think that after
a fresh install that it would definatly WORK like it should. Does
anyone know if there is a known issue with this? I can't be the only
one that has had this happen to them. Any information or suggestions
is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Rayd8tor

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

Have you downloaded the updates for the Spam Filter from Office Update?
Also, in addition to the Outlook spam filtering, I also use SpamBayes, a
free add-in that substantially reduces the amount of spam.

Remember, as email clients become more savvy, so do the spammers. Check
some of the headers and you will see what I mean.

--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. Due to
the (insert latest virus name here) virus, all mail sent to my personal
account will be deleted without reading.

After searching google.groups.com and finding no answer, Rayd8tor asked:

| Hello. I was wondering if anyone else is having a problem with the
| Junk Email filter in Outlook 2003 not working. I have tried everything
| I can think of to try and get it working properly. I recently
| reformatted my PC and did a fresh install on all software, and it was
| then that the problem started. Before I had no problems with it
| working correctly. I had it set to not allow anything into my INBOX
| except names/contacts that were in my contact list. Even at this
| setting (HIGH) it is letting SPAM through. You would think that after
| a fresh install that it would definatly WORK like it should. Does
| anyone know if there is a known issue with this? I can't be the only
| one that has had this happen to them. Any information or suggestions
| is greatly appreciated.
|
| Thanks,
|
| Rayd8tor

 

[Rayd8tor]

Thank you very much. I had never heard of Spambayes. I downloaded it
and it works fantastic. Thanks again.

Rayd8tor