How To Reset Microsoft Outlook Rules

To reset Microsoft Outlook rules, use the outlook.exe /cleanrules command to delete all existing rules. First, close Outlook, then press Win + R, type outlook.exe /cleanrules in the Run dialog, and press Enter. After Outlook restarts, you can manually recreate any rules you need through the “Rules and Alerts” dialog, as all previous rules will be permanently deleted.

Method 1 : Use the /cleanrules command (Deletes all rules)

1. Close Outlook completely.
2. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
3. In the Open box, type outlook.exe /cleanrules and press Enter.
4. Outlook will launch and all your client- and server-based rules will be deleted.
5. After the reset, go to File > Manage Rules & Alerts to recreate any rules you want to keep.

Method 2 : Delete rules manually (For deleting specific rules)

1. Go to File > Manage Rules & Alerts.
2. In the “Rules and Alerts” dialog box, check the box next to the rule you want to delete.
3. Click Delete and confirm the action.
4. Click OK to close the dialog box.

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