Mailwasher Pro 6.1 Version 6.1 is a very good Windows-based desktop spam filter that filters spam, blocks e-mail viruses and phishing attacks, and automatically protects your in box from online threats.

How it Works: MailWasher Pro Version 6.1 is independant of your e-mail program, so you can use any program including Outlook, Pegasus, Eudora, and others. MailWasher Pro Version 6.1 supports both POP3 and IMAP protocols. Thus it is compatible with the paid Hotmail/MSN Plus, paid Yahoo Plus and AOL. MailWasher Pro Version 6.1 connects to your e-mail server and displays a queue of all waiting. Next to each incoming mail transmission is a check box which is used to delete from the queue all unwanted messages. There is a command button to click and process mail. Once processing completes, your e-mail program is launched automatically and you can download the messages from the queue.

User Interface: The MailWasher Pro Version 6.1 main interface is straightforward and uncomplicated. From the main interface you can initiate all product functions. It’s basic, easy to understand, and very effective.

Value: A one-user license for MailWasher Pro 6.1 is $29.95.

Integrated Support Options: Support options include a Help system that is included with the product and e-mail support.

Top Features

• Uncomplicated, straightforward user interface.
• Getting Started wizard is helpful for setup.
• Address book import capability for whitelisting.
• Enables you to view messages directly from your server.
• 30-day unconditional money-back guarantee.
• Good filtering.

Pros

• Fast. Mailwasher Pro Version 6.1 can process up to 25 e-mail messages per second.
• Blacklisting is convenient.
• Messages deleted accidently can be restored.
• Bounced mail launches a mailer daemon, leading spammers to infer that your e-mail address is invalid.
• Filters e-mail before it reaches your inbox.
• Works with most e-mail applications.
• Enables you to create custom filters that check for user selected words in the subject field. For example: “printer ink”, “Viagra”.
• Works with multiple e-mail addresses.

Cons

• Difficult to manage large amounts of e-mail with individual selection feature.
• Takes a “kitchen sink” approach and can be too aggressive, generating false positives.
• Limited features and configurability.
• Limited customer support; no phone support available.

Installation: Installation is straightforward, easy and fast. The settings are easy to configure with the help of the installer wizard. Application size is approximately 7 MB. System Requirements: MailWasher Pro Version 6.1 supports Windows 95, 98, NT 4, ME, 2000, XP Vista (all versions), POP3, IMAP, AOL and Hotmail/MSN support. Phishing Protection: MailWasher Pro Version 6.1 provides protection against phishing attacks. Supported Platforms: MailWasher Pro Version 6.1 works with POP3, IMAP, AOL, paid MSN/Hotmail Premier and paid Yahoo Plus. It works independently of e-mail applications, and so supports all clients including Outlook, Outlook Express, Eudora, Netscape, Mozilla, etc. Customer Support: MailWasher Pro 6.1 provides e-mail support for customers. E-mail is answered within 24 hours. There is no telephone support available.