This is where you configure MailRules to run on your machine and get access to some of MailRules more advanced feature settings.

Here you need to specify the e-mail protocol you are currently using. The e-mail protocol will be the same protocl used by your existing Mail Client.
Option |
Description |
If you are using Microsoft Outlook (not Outlook Express), Microsoft Exchange or other MAPI compliant e-mail program you should select this option. When selected MailRules will check your system for a valid MAPI configuration. If you receive an error message, please check te Microsoft Outlook Users section of the help file. | |
To configure MailRules to send & receive e-mail using the SMTP/POP protocols, select this option. You will then be asked to enter your SMTP/POP settings. | |
Edit |
Provides further configuration options for your MAPI or SMTP/POP protocol. |
e-mail Address |
Enter your e-mail address here. |
Notify me of Unread mail |
When MailRules reads your e-mail if you have messages that it ignores and that you have not yet read, it cannot optionally notify you. |
Advanced Rules allow other MailRules users to deliver data to you without your intervention.
Option |
Description |
Enable |
You must explicitly enable others to send you Advanced Rules with this option. If you select this, you must also enter a Password. |
Profiles |
Display, edit and manage your Advanced Rule Profiles. |
Option |
Description |
Automatic Startup |
If selected, MailRules will start automatically whenever you start Windows. |
If selected, MailRules will automatically check your e-mail for new messages when MailRules starts. | |
Outbound Rules |
If selected, MailRules will transmit those Outbound Rules that were scheduled to run between the time MailRules was last shutdown and now restarted. |