Purpose
In the classic Outlook for Windows, when you have created a rule to delete spam messages, rather than letting them go to the Junk Email folder, you may have found that this method is not reliable. This is because once a message has been marked as Junk by the Junk E-mail Filter, no rules will be executed for that message. You can manually (but not automatically!) execute your junk rules against the Junk E-mail folder.
This add-in allows you to run rules manually or automatically against the Junk Email folder.
To run the junk rules manually, click the "Run" button in the "Junk Rules" group. The green background of the "Run" button icon indicates that rules are running automatically.
Current version: 1.0.1
Installation
- Exit Outlook if it is running. Then download the RunJunkRules.zip, extract all files to C:\Program Files\IvaSoft\RunJunkRules, run RunJunkRulesSetup.exe, and follow the instructions.
- Open Outlook and click File > Options > Add-ins. Select "COM add-ins" in the Manage: list box (at the bottom of the dialog) and click the "Go" button. Verify that RunJunkRules appears in the list and is enabled.
Testing
- Open Outlook and click the small arrow in the lower right corner of the "Junk Rules" group. The RunJunkRules options window will appear.
- Select the rules you want to run when clicking the "Run" button. Click the "Close" button to exit the options window.
- Click the "Run" button of the "Junk Rules" group. Confirm that the rules ran as expected.
Uninstallation
You can uninstall the add-in via Settings > Apps — labeled "Installed Apps" in Windows 11 or "Apps & features" in Windows 10.
FAQ
What is the difference between the free version and the Pro version?
The free version allows you to run the checked rules manually only, by clicking the "Run" button. The Pro version also allows you to run them automatically, with a configurable frequency.
How can I upgrade from the free version to the Pro version?
Open the RunJunkRules options window and click the "Register" button. The "Register RunJunkRules" dialog will appear. If you know your Registration Name and Registration ID, fill in the appropriate fields and click the "Close" button. Note that "Version X.X.X.X Pro" is shown in the status line. If you do not have the registration information, click the "Order Online" button.
Pricing and Licensing of the Pro version
Payments are processed by PayPro Global. For payment-related support, contact PayPro Global Customer Support.
An Enterprise license covers all computers across a single organization worldwide, including all branches and remote users.