prevent default "on this machine only" for new rule wizard

[urbnjckct]

I've seen more than one post on this topic but no one seems to have an answer
or a solution. when I create a new rule in outlook, the "this machine only"
option is checked, and it prevents the rule from running. unchecking it
solves the problem. so how do I force outlook to UNcheck that option by
default?

 

[Brian Tillman]

I've seen more than one post on this topic but no one seems to have
an answer or a solution. when I create a new rule in outlook, the
"this machine only" option is checked, and it prevents the rule from
running. unchecking it solves the problem. so how do I force outlook
to UNcheck that option by default?

Are you using a PST and was this PST moved from another machine? You might
try exporting all the rules with the Rules Wizard, deleteing them all, and
then reimporting them.

 

[urbnjckct]

Thanks for the note back Brian but I think you missed the point of my post.
my rules work fine. it's when I create a new rule that "on this machine only"
is checked by default, and I must uncheck it for the rule to work. I want to
know how I can set Outlook NOT to check this option by default.

to answer your question though, this is a new machine and a new installation
of Office. if that has anything to do with it, I'd love to know more!

Thanks!

 

[280Z28]

I don't think you can. However, if you NEVER want that item set on a rule,
you can probably create a macro that executes whenever a rule is added that
modifies the rule to remove that condition (if it is set).