Are there spam filters available in windows mail

Yes, Windows Mail (which is the email client that comes with Windows 7 and earlier versions) has a built-in spam filter that can help block unwanted emails. Here's how to enable and configure it:

  1. Open Windows Mail.
  2. Click on the "Tools" menu and select "Accounts".
  3. Select the email account you want to configure the spam filter for.
  4. Click on the "Properties" button.
  5. In the "Properties" window, click on the "Junk E-mail" tab.
  6. Check the box next to "Turn on Windows Live Hotmail junk e-mail filtering" (or "Turn on Outlook.com junk e-mail filtering" if you're using Outlook.com).
  7. You can also adjust the level of filtering by selecting one of the following options:
    • Low: Blocks only the most obvious spam messages.
    • Medium: Blocks most spam messages, but may also block some legitimate messages.
    • High: Blocks most spam messages, but may also block some legitimate messages.
  8. Click "OK" to save your changes.

Windows Mail also has a feature called "Safe Senders" that allows you to add specific email addresses or domains to a list of trusted senders. This can help prevent legitimate emails from being marked as spam.

Additionally, you can also use third-party spam filters like SpamAssassin or SpamSieve, which can be installed and configured separately.

It's worth noting that while Windows Mail's built-in spam filter can be effective, it's not foolproof and may not catch all spam messages. It's always a good idea to regularly check your email account for spam messages and report any that slip through the filter.