How to stop all the junk mail in hotmail

The never-ending battle against junk mail! Here are some steps to help you reduce or stop most of the junk mail in your Hotmail account:

1. Use Hotmail's built-in filters:

Hotmail has a built-in spam filter that can help block junk mail. To access it:

a. Log in to your Hotmail account. b. Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner. c. Select "More mail settings" from the dropdown menu. d. Scroll down to the "Junk email" section. e. Click on "Mark as junk" to report a message as spam. f. You can also set up custom filters to automatically move suspected spam to the "Junk email" folder.

2. Mark messages as spam:

When you receive a junk email, mark it as spam by:

a. Opening the email. b. Clicking on the "Junk" button (it looks like a red "X") at the top of the email. c. Confirming that you want to mark the message as spam.

3. Use third-party spam filters:

There are several third-party spam filters available that can help block junk mail in your Hotmail account. Some popular options include:

a. SpamAssassin: A popular open-source spam filter that can be installed on your computer or used as a web-based service. b. SpamSieve: A spam filter for Mac users that can be integrated with Hotmail. c. Spamihilator: A free spam filter that can be used with Hotmail.

4. Report junk email to Microsoft:

If a piece of junk mail slips through the cracks, you can report it to Microsoft:

a. Open the junk email. b. Click on the "Report spam" button at the top of the email. c. Follow the prompts to report the email as spam.

5. Consider upgrading to Outlook.com:

Outlook.com, Microsoft's newer email service, has more advanced spam filtering capabilities than Hotmail. If you're tired of dealing with junk mail, you might consider upgrading to Outlook.com.

6. Unsubscribe from unwanted emails:

If you're receiving junk mail from a specific sender, try unsubscribing from their emails. Look for an "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of the email, and follow the prompts to remove yourself from their mailing list.

7. Use a disposable email address:

If you're concerned about receiving junk mail, consider using a disposable email address (like Mailinator or 10 Minute Mail) for online sign-ups and registrations.

By following these steps, you should be able to reduce the amount of junk mail in your Hotmail account.