Inbox Assistant Rules Do Not Work with IMAP Accounts

 Last reviewed: October 1, 1997
Article ID: Q169616
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Outlook Express version 4.0 for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Outlook Express version 4.0 for Windows NT 4.0

SYMPTOMS

Inbox Assistant rules do not work if you are using a mail account based on the Internet Mail Access Protocol (IMAP).

RESOLUTION

If your mail provider supports the use of the Post Office Protocol (POP3), configure your account using POP3. This allows Inbox Assistant rules to function normally.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

Additional query words: 4.00
Keywords : kbtool outexnt outexw95
Version : 4.0
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: October 1, 1997
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