Creating Outlook Rules and Folders

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Hi,

I am looking for a way to replicate a 'Rule' in Outlook 2007 ~3,000+ times with a new 'domain' in each rule.

Is there a way to open up the 'Rule' file and paste text for the rules instead of pointing and clicking 3,000+ new rules?

Also, along the same lines, is there a back door for creating multiple folders or new PST files that I could use in place of creating 1 at a time through the 'File' menu?

Thanks very much!

Posted 2-Sep-10 7:53am

pcehunter

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pcehunter · Answer 1 · 2010-09-02T10:30:00

Solution 1

I found a way to rename multiple files using the DOS rename command and a .bat file.

I am still hoping to learn the backdoor way into Outlook in order to name folders and update 'Rules'. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks very much.

Posted 2-Sep-10 10:30am

pcehunter

**Dalek Dave** · Answer 2 · 2010-09-02T13:52:00

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There is no way outlook will run +3000 rules and run with any kind of efficiency.

You need to have a lot fewer rules and a better filter.

I suggest google may help.

Posted 2-Sep-10 13:52pm

Dalek Dave