XP Login Screen always says I have 1 unread e-mail message

[Guest]

Just recently my Login screen seems to think I have an unread e-mail message
in Outlook Express. I have checked throughout my e-mail folders and have
found nothing. How can I clear this register back to zero. It is not a
problem.... just a nuisance

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Download and install TweakUI:

Microsoft PowerToys for Windows XP (TweakUI)
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx

After installing, go to Start > Programs > PowerToys for Windows XP >
TweakUI. Expand "Logon" and uncheck "Show unread mail on Welcome screen".

Note: Unread message alerts may indicate you have unread messages not only
in Outlook Express, but Hotmail and/or MSN email accounts as well.

Overview of the Mail Notification Display on the Windows XP Welcome Screen
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304148

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
Microsoft Community Newsgroups
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| Just recently my Login screen seems to think I have an unread e-mail message
| in Outlook Express. I have checked throughout my e-mail folders and have
| found nothing. How can I clear this register back to zero. It is not a
| problem.... just a nuisance

 

[Larry Samuels]

Export and delete the following registry keys:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\UnreadMail\[Your
E-Mail Address]\Message Count

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\UnreadMail\Messs
ageExpiryDays

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Larry Samuels Associate Expert
MS-MVP (2001-2005)
Unofficial FAQ for Windows Server 2003 at
http://pelos.us/SERVER.htm
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[Guest]

I tried the Tweak program first. If you delete unread mail on login, and then
turn it back on, it clears the problem. I have saved the registry keys to try
the next time it screws up. Thanks to both of you.
Ray B.

Export and delete the following registry keys:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\UnreadMail\[Your
E-Mail Address]\Message Count

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\UnreadMail\Messs
ageExpiryDays

--
Larry Samuels Associate Expert
MS-MVP (2001-2005)
Unofficial FAQ for Windows Server 2003 at
http://pelos.us/SERVER.htm
Expert Zone-

Just recently my Login screen seems to think I have an unread e-mail
message
in Outlook Express. I have checked throughout my e-mail folders and have
found nothing. How can I clear this register back to zero. It is not a
problem.... just a nuisance

 

[Larry Samuels]

You're welcome!

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Larry Samuels Associate Expert
MS-MVP (2001-2005)
Unofficial FAQ for Windows Server 2003 at
http://pelos.us/SERVER.htm
Expert Zone-