Creating Rules in Outlook Express
  1. Go up to the Tools menu, scroll down to Message Rules, then click on Mail.  Note, that message rules cannot be created for IMAP or HTTP mail accounts.
  2. A New Mail Rule window will pop up, you will begin by creating a rule which will help filter email according to your preferences.
  3. Select the conditions for your rule by selecting the desired check boxes in the Conditions section.  You must select at least one condition.  You can specify multiple conditions for a single rule by clicking more than one check box.
  4. Next, select the actions for your rule by selecting the desired check boxes in the Actions section (you must select at least one condition).
  5. In the Rule Description section, click the underlined word(s) to specify the conditions or actions for your rule.
  6. Lastly, in the Name of the rule box, type a new name for your rule.
  7. Click OK to apply your new rule.