Main Menu Options

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File:Backup Database

-- backs up the current email database, SCIndex.scd, to the directory "Backup", with name "SCIndex1.scd". Upon any subsequent backups, "SCIndex1.scd" is renamed "SCIndex2.scd", and "SCIndex.scd" is again copied to "Backup" with the name SCIndex1.scd. Any further backups will result in "SCIndex2.scd" being deleted, and the process above being repeated. To restore a saved database, copy "SCIndex1.scd" or "SCIndex2.scd" to the directory where the current "SCIndex.scd" is (i.e. the directory which contains the "Backup" sub-directory). Delete "SCIndex.scd" if you don't require the data, and then rename SCIndex1.scd (or SCIndex2.scd) SCindex.scd. Note, this backup method only holds two backups.

File: Exit

-- exit the application.

Server: POP3 Settings

-- launches the Server Settings dialog box, where SpamSquash is configured for connection to the POP3 email server, and the local server (SpamSquash). See Setup for details. This is also where you change the Spam Flag Word

Server: Restart Server

-- use this to restart the server manually if necessary. This is required for the "local server port number" to take effect if you changed it and didn't exit and re-enter SpamSquash.

Filtering: DNSBL Filter Panel

-- launches the DNS Block List filter panel where you can turn the DNSBL filters on and off. See DNSBLs

Filtering: Bayes Auto-Filter Build Panel

-- launches the Bayes filter panel where you can schedule filter builds, build now, turn the filter on/off, and read the current accuracy of the Bayesian filter. See Bayesian Auto-Filter Builder and Training

Filtering: White List

-- this is where you flag emails you definitely want to let through without being marked as spam. You do it by typing a word of phrase to be found in the 'subject' line, the 'from' line or the 'to' line.

Filtering: Black List

-- this is where you flag emails you definitely want to mark as spam. You do it by typing a word of phrase to be found in the 'subject' line, the 'from' line or the 'to' line.

Filtering: Auto Test Folder

-- this allows you to test all the emails in a folder to see the current spam rating. Or, if two or more emails have been selected, it will test those emails only. See "Bayesian Auto-Filter Builder and Training", for how to select multiple emails. If selected while Auto Test Folder is running, you'll will be given the option to stop the test, or to continue with it. Note, if you have lots of emails in a folder, it might take a few minutes for the test to run.

DNSBL Test Email

-- You can test the currently selected email against the DNSBL filters that are on, to determine if the email is black listed or not. See DNSBL Filter for details.

Help: Help

-- launches help for SpamSquash

Help: Register

-- here is where you find the license agreement for the registered version and the place where you enter your registration code.

Help: About SpamSquash

-- provides the version number and website: www.alwayslearn.com

System Tray Icon Menu Options

This menu is activated by hovering the mouse pointer over the system tray icon for SpamSquash, and then pressing the right mouse button. The system tray is located in the lower right hand corner of Windows, just next to the clock.

Animate Tray Icon

-- when this is checked, the SpamSpuash icon animates whenever emails are being downloaded.

Expand Window

-- this expands the SpamSquash window to make it visible. You can also get to it by double clicking the SpamSquash icon in the system tray.

Exit

-- this allows you to exit SpamSquash.