Cannot delete blocked senders list

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Some of my friends' emails go directly to my delete folder. I noticed that
they are automatically added to my Blocked Senders list. Every time I remove
them from the list, they reappear when they send me another message.

I have tried to delete the whole list and Rules, but they all reappear when
I reboot.

A friend told me that I had to edit the Registry, but since everyone warns
about changing the Registry unless I know what I am doing, I am afraid to do
it. Can anyone help?

Thanks

Zelfan
 
The Blocked Senders registry key is damaged.

1.. In Regedit, navigate to this key:

|--HKEY_CURRENT_USER
|-----Identities
|--------{GUID}
|-----------Software
|--------------Microsoft
|-----------------Outlook Express
|--------------------5.0

where GUID is the Global Unique IDentifier for your Identity.

2.. Under that key, you will find the following sub-keys, among
others:

|-----------------------Block Senders
|-----------------------Rules
|-----------------------Signatures

Select the Block Senders Key and delete it. Blocked Senders will be empty,
but you can rebuild it now.
 
Thanks. I will try your advice and let you know the results. I hope I do not
crash the computer!
 
Thanks for your suggestion, but I do not have any "anti-spam" utility
installed in my computer. In addition to some messages going directly to the
Blocked Senders List, the problem that most bothers me is that I cannot
remove any of the addresses in the list nor the whole list and Message Rules.
 
Bruce's suggestion notwithstanding:

Your current Identity may be damaged, especially if its the default Main
Identity. Try one or more of your accounts in a new Named Identity
(File>Identities>Add new identity). Assuming all is well, import messages
from the old Identity before deleting it (File>Identities>Manage
Identities).

To avoid such corruption in future:

Don't use Inbox or Sent Items to archive messages. Move them to local
folders created for this purpose.

Empty Deleted Items folder daily.

Disable Background Compacting [N/A in SP2] and frequently perform a manual
compact of all OE folders while "working offline". More at
http://insideoe.tomsterdam.com/files/maintain.htm.

Your anti-virus application's email scanning feature can also cause such
corruption. Disable it. It provides no additional protection.
 
On a somewhat relatd topic. How can I quickly search the "Blocked List" for
say a specific email address that was erroneously "blocked" without having to
scroll through the entire list?

Tks a lot.

Peter

PA Bear said:
Bruce's suggestion notwithstanding:

Your current Identity may be damaged, especially if its the default Main
Identity. Try one or more of your accounts in a new Named Identity
(File>Identities>Add new identity). Assuming all is well, import messages
from the old Identity before deleting it (File>Identities>Manage
Identities).

To avoid such corruption in future:

Don't use Inbox or Sent Items to archive messages. Move them to local
folders created for this purpose.

Empty Deleted Items folder daily.

Disable Background Compacting [N/A in SP2] and frequently perform a manual
compact of all OE folders while "working offline". More at
http://insideoe.tomsterdam.com/files/maintain.htm.

Your anti-virus application's email scanning feature can also cause such
corruption. Disable it. It provides no additional protection.
--
~PA Bear

In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol (1935-2005)
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/nichol.mspx

Thanks for your suggestion, but I do not have any "anti-spam" utility
installed in my computer. In addition to some messages going directly to
the Blocked Senders List, the problem that most bothers me is that I
cannot remove any of the addresses in the list nor the whole list and
Message Rules.
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
Rhema2005 said:
On a somewhat relatd topic. How can I quickly search the "Blocked List"
for
say a specific email address that was erroneously "blocked" without having
to
scroll through the entire list?

Tks a lot.

Peter

PA Bear said:
Bruce's suggestion notwithstanding:

Your current Identity may be damaged, especially if its the default Main
Identity. Try one or more of your accounts in a new Named Identity
(File>Identities>Add new identity). Assuming all is well, import
messages
from the old Identity before deleting it (File>Identities>Manage
Identities).

To avoid such corruption in future:

Don't use Inbox or Sent Items to archive messages. Move them to local
folders created for this purpose.

Empty Deleted Items folder daily.

Disable Background Compacting [N/A in SP2] and frequently perform a
manual
compact of all OE folders while "working offline". More at
http://insideoe.tomsterdam.com/files/maintain.htm.

Your anti-virus application's email scanning feature can also cause such
corruption. Disable it. It provides no additional protection.
--
~PA Bear

In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol (1935-2005)
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/nichol.mspx

Thanks for your suggestion, but I do not have any "anti-spam" utility
installed in my computer. In addition to some messages going directly
to
the Blocked Senders List, the problem that most bothers me is that I
cannot remove any of the addresses in the list nor the whole list and
Message Rules.

:

I noticed that
they are automatically added to my Blocked Senders list.

Disable or uninstall any 'anti-spam' utility you're using (e.g.,
NAV).
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (Shell, IE/OE) & Security

In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol (1935-2005)
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/nichol.mspx


Zelfan wrote:
Some of my friends' emails go directly to my delete folder. I
noticed
that they are automatically added to my Blocked Senders list. Every
time I remove them from the list, they reappear when they send me
another message.

I have tried to delete the whole list and Rules, but they all
reappear
when I reboot.

A friend told me that I had to edit the Registry, but since
everyone
warns about changing the Registry unless I know what I am doing, I
am
afraid to do it. Can anyone help?

Thanks

Zelfan
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...

Type it in as a new address. You will get a box saying it already exists,
do you want to replace? Answer Yes and it will take you to the name.
 
Guess the "ENTER" key was depressed too quickly; your reply was ... empty.

Peter

Frank Saunders said:
Rhema2005 said:
On a somewhat relatd topic. How can I quickly search the "Blocked List"
for
say a specific email address that was erroneously "blocked" without having
to
scroll through the entire list?

Tks a lot.

Peter

PA Bear said:
Bruce's suggestion notwithstanding:

Your current Identity may be damaged, especially if its the default Main
Identity. Try one or more of your accounts in a new Named Identity
(File>Identities>Add new identity). Assuming all is well, import
messages
from the old Identity before deleting it (File>Identities>Manage
Identities).

To avoid such corruption in future:

Don't use Inbox or Sent Items to archive messages. Move them to local
folders created for this purpose.

Empty Deleted Items folder daily.

Disable Background Compacting [N/A in SP2] and frequently perform a
manual
compact of all OE folders while "working offline". More at
http://insideoe.tomsterdam.com/files/maintain.htm.

Your anti-virus application's email scanning feature can also cause such
corruption. Disable it. It provides no additional protection.
--
~PA Bear

In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol (1935-2005)
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/nichol.mspx


Zelfan wrote:
Thanks for your suggestion, but I do not have any "anti-spam" utility
installed in my computer. In addition to some messages going directly
to
the Blocked Senders List, the problem that most bothers me is that I
cannot remove any of the addresses in the list nor the whole list and
Message Rules.

:

I noticed that
they are automatically added to my Blocked Senders list.

Disable or uninstall any 'anti-spam' utility you're using (e.g.,
NAV).
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (Shell, IE/OE) & Security

In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol (1935-2005)
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/nichol.mspx


Zelfan wrote:
Some of my friends' emails go directly to my delete folder. I
noticed
that they are automatically added to my Blocked Senders list. Every
time I remove them from the list, they reappear when they send me
another message.

I have tried to delete the whole list and Rules, but they all
reappear
when I reboot.

A friend told me that I had to edit the Registry, but since
everyone
warns about changing the Registry unless I know what I am doing, I
am
afraid to do it. Can anyone help?

Thanks

Zelfan
Click to expand...
Click to expand...

Type it in as a new address. You will get a box saying it already exists,
do you want to replace? Answer Yes and it will take you to the name.
Click to expand...
 
No it wasn't. This was at the bottom:

"Type it in as a new address. You will get a box saying it already exists,
do you want to replace? Answer Yes and it will take you to the name."

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM
"Anyone who prefers security over freedom deserves neither."

Rhema2005 said:
Guess the "ENTER" key was depressed too quickly; your reply was ... empty.

Peter

Frank Saunders said:
Rhema2005 said:
On a somewhat relatd topic. How can I quickly search the "Blocked List"
for
say a specific email address that was erroneously "blocked" without
having
to
scroll through the entire list?

Tks a lot.

Peter

:

Bruce's suggestion notwithstanding:

Your current Identity may be damaged, especially if its the default
Main
Identity. Try one or more of your accounts in a new Named Identity
(File>Identities>Add new identity). Assuming all is well, import
messages
from the old Identity before deleting it (File>Identities>Manage
Identities).

To avoid such corruption in future:

Don't use Inbox or Sent Items to archive messages. Move them to local
folders created for this purpose.

Empty Deleted Items folder daily.

Disable Background Compacting [N/A in SP2] and frequently perform a
manual
compact of all OE folders while "working offline". More at
http://insideoe.tomsterdam.com/files/maintain.htm.

Your anti-virus application's email scanning feature can also cause
such
corruption. Disable it. It provides no additional protection.
--
~PA Bear

In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol (1935-2005)
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/nichol.mspx


Zelfan wrote:
Thanks for your suggestion, but I do not have any "anti-spam"
utility
installed in my computer. In addition to some messages going
directly
to
the Blocked Senders List, the problem that most bothers me is that I
cannot remove any of the addresses in the list nor the whole list
and
Message Rules.

:

I noticed that
they are automatically added to my Blocked Senders list.

Disable or uninstall any 'anti-spam' utility you're using (e.g.,
NAV).
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (Shell, IE/OE) & Security

In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol (1935-2005)
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/nichol.mspx


Zelfan wrote:
Some of my friends' emails go directly to my delete folder. I
noticed
that they are automatically added to my Blocked Senders list.
Every
time I remove them from the list, they reappear when they send
me
another message.

I have tried to delete the whole list and Rules, but they all
reappear
when I reboot.

A friend told me that I had to edit the Registry, but since
everyone
warns about changing the Registry unless I know what I am doing,
I
am
afraid to do it. Can anyone help?

Thanks

Zelfan
Click to expand...

Type it in as a new address. You will get a box saying it already
exists,
do you want to replace? Answer Yes and it will take you to the name.
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
SUPER, thanks a lot, works great.

Frank Saunders said:
No it wasn't. This was at the bottom:

"Type it in as a new address. You will get a box saying it already exists,
do you want to replace? Answer Yes and it will take you to the name."

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM
"Anyone who prefers security over freedom deserves neither."

Rhema2005 said:
Guess the "ENTER" key was depressed too quickly; your reply was ... empty.

Peter

Frank Saunders said:
On a somewhat relatd topic. How can I quickly search the "Blocked List"
for
say a specific email address that was erroneously "blocked" without
having
to
scroll through the entire list?

Tks a lot.

Peter

:

Bruce's suggestion notwithstanding:

Your current Identity may be damaged, especially if its the default
Main
Identity. Try one or more of your accounts in a new Named Identity
(File>Identities>Add new identity). Assuming all is well, import
messages
from the old Identity before deleting it (File>Identities>Manage
Identities).

To avoid such corruption in future:

Don't use Inbox or Sent Items to archive messages. Move them to local
folders created for this purpose.

Empty Deleted Items folder daily.

Disable Background Compacting [N/A in SP2] and frequently perform a
manual
compact of all OE folders while "working offline". More at
http://insideoe.tomsterdam.com/files/maintain.htm.

Your anti-virus application's email scanning feature can also cause
such
corruption. Disable it. It provides no additional protection.
--
~PA Bear

In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol (1935-2005)
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/nichol.mspx


Zelfan wrote:
Thanks for your suggestion, but I do not have any "anti-spam"
utility
installed in my computer. In addition to some messages going
directly
to
the Blocked Senders List, the problem that most bothers me is that I
cannot remove any of the addresses in the list nor the whole list
and
Message Rules.

:

I noticed that
they are automatically added to my Blocked Senders list.

Disable or uninstall any 'anti-spam' utility you're using (e.g.,
NAV).
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (Shell, IE/OE) & Security

In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol (1935-2005)
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/nichol.mspx


Zelfan wrote:
Some of my friends' emails go directly to my delete folder. I
noticed
that they are automatically added to my Blocked Senders list.
Every
time I remove them from the list, they reappear when they send
me
another message.

I have tried to delete the whole list and Rules, but they all
reappear
when I reboot.

A friend told me that I had to edit the Registry, but since
everyone
warns about changing the Registry unless I know what I am doing,
I
am
afraid to do it. Can anyone help?

Thanks

Zelfan



Type it in as a new address. You will get a box saying it already
exists,
do you want to replace? Answer Yes and it will take you to the name.
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
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