On the logon screen with the various user accounts it is shown whether you
have new mail in your mailbox or not. When you move your mouse over the
message it will show the address of the mailbox.
How can I shut this option down? I do not want other users of this pc to see
that I have mail.

Overview of the Mail Notification Display on the Windows XP Welcome Screen
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=304148

Line #100 - Disable Mail on Welcome Screen
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

You can download and install *TweakUI for XP*
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...s/default.mspx

"arne" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> On the logon screen with the various user accounts it is shown whether you
> have new mail in your mailbox or not. When you move your mouse over the
> message it will show the address of the mailbox.
> How can I shut this option down? I do not want other users of this pc to see
> that I have mail.