Windows 10: the default mail app isn't letting me block any new emails

I'm trying to block some obvious spam mail, but the ignore button is greyed out in the default mail app image attachedthank you

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Is there a way to block emails in the Live Mail app?

Hi,

Sorry in advance if this has already been asked, but I couldn't find a similar question on the forums.
I can't find a way to block emails in the Live mail app (I'm running Windows 10 Home). Right clicking an email opens a menu but there's no option to add to a block list.

 

Default Mail Client

Scenario 1

Possibly, whatever he/she used to access their email, that client asked if they wanted to make it default and you are not setup in that to send or receive email.

Look through your email client settings and make your default or, if, you are using Windows.
See here:
Change the default e‑mail program
and
How To Change Default Email Client

Or, you can try to re-install the email client/app.

Scenario 2

You are saying you had to Dban your desktop; I will assume you wiped your drive and re-installed the O/S and apps. If this is the case you will need to setup your email, again... make sure you have used the proper settings for your email provider (incoming and out going server addresses, ports, pop3, SMTP, SSL and security settings, passwords, log-ins, etc.).
If you overlook one little item, you may receive (or not) mail, but the server may reject your sent mail.

Goto the providers site and look instructions on setting up different email apps.

It would have helped, if, you would have stated what O/S, email client, and provider you are asking about.

 

Watch out for a CNN email...virus.

If it says "CNN", check for the sender's address. G-Mail blocks images by default.

It's important that you let your email app block images by default. The senders get your IP by means of making you download images that form part of the email.