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IronPort Plug-in for Microsoft Outlook

This section will walk users through the download, installation, and use of the IronPort plug-in for Microsoft Outlook 2003. This plugin adds a convenient toolbar for Outlook that allows users to quickly mark messages as spam or not spam.

Step 1

Close all windows of Microsoft Outlook. Right-click on the link below.

Download IronPort Plugin for Microsoft Outlook

Step 2

Click "Save Target As..."

Choose Save Target As from the Drop Down Menu

 

Step 3

Choose "Desktop" in the "Save in:" drop-down box. Then, click the "Save" button.

Save the File to Your Desktop

 

Step 4

Extract the Ironport Plug-in from the zip file. Then, double-click "ironport_outlook_plugin_1_5.exe". For assistance on extracting zip files, click on this link.

Unzip and Run the Plugin

 

Step 5

The "IronPort Plug-in for Outlook" installation wizard will appear. Click "Next".

The IronPorts Plugin Installer Will Begin

 

Step 6

Read through the license agreement. Then, click the "I Agree" button.

Read Through and Confirm the Licence Agreement


Step 7

The program will install a series of files. When it has completed, click the "Finish" button.

Finish the Installation

 

Step 8

Open Microsoft Outlook. A IronPort toolbar appears including the "Spam" and "Not Spam" buttons.

The IronPorts Toolbar Appears in Outlook

 

Step 9

When you receive spam, click on the e-mail to highlight it. Then, click the "Spam" button on the IronPort toolbar.

Mark Unsolicited E-mails as Spam

 

Step 10

When you do, the e-mail is moved to your "Deleted Items" folder, and you will get a confirmation message letting you know that the submission is complete. Click the "OK" button.

A Spam Confirmation Message Appears