Welcome Screen reports incorrect email messages unread

[Jim Richards]

Using XP Pro w/SP2, automatic Windows Updates turned ON. My welcome screen
frequently reports unread email messages when there are NONE. Is there a way
to correct this? TIA, Jim

 

[Mark L. Ferguson]

Overview of Mail Notification Display on WinXP Welcome Screen (Q304148):
http://support.microsoft.com/directory/article.asp?ID=KB;EN-US;q304148&

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Download TweakUI from here:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp

Open TweakUI (it's in Start -> Programs -> Powertoys for Windows XP).

To disable unread mail notification:
Click "Logon" > Unread mail > uncheck ""Show unread mail on Welcome Screen"

To reset the unread mails count:
Select "Repair" > Repair Unread Mail Count and click "Repair Now"

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Using XP Pro w/SP2, automatic Windows Updates turned ON. My welcome screen
frequently reports unread email messages when there are NONE. Is there a way
to correct this? TIA, Jim